Just around the corner and here before we know it – August 14th, 2013 will prove to be yet another GREAT REBarCamp! From roots of original, thought provoking sessions where EVERYONE participates, this REBarCamp brings Realtors back to basics.  Learning from each other, we will help build a day of business nuts to bolts, making sense of all the social media, technology, business apps and tools available and help you put together your business plan with an open minded vision for the future. “If you’re old school and planning to stay old school, this may make you “REthink” your business!”

This event is for Doers, for Movers and Shakers, for Forward Thinkers, for Industry Innovators, for Now. Prepare to network, socialize, revolutionize and create enough disturbance that may just change the culture of Real Estate forever. Are You Ready for that?

Bring all the technology you need or want to capture every minute of this year’s REBarCamp Orlando IV. This is going to ROCK YOUR WORLD!   Registration information for Florida Realtors Conference Coming Soon!  – Celebrate “The Realtor” in 2013.

Are you planning to attend?  Go To Our Registration Page!!

Want to Sponsor?  Go To our Sponsor Page, then to the Regitration Page and Pick your Sponsorship Level!

Location: Rosen Shingle Creek Resort 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando, Florida 32819

Registration: 8:00am -9:00 AM — Orientation for New BarCamp Attendees, Networking Opportunities for Early Risers!

Schedule: Opening Remarks at 9:00 AM – 9:30 -  First session. 5 Rooms with 40 – 50 minute sessions All Day until 4:30 Pm – Box Lunches Available for Purchase in Hallway  ENTIRE SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY – WILL BE DEVELOPED THAT MORNING!

Want a Shirt? Well, you gotta help us out,…. Donate $15 to Silent Angels with your Registration.. this is a FREE event, so splurge on the shirt for some good KARMA and a Realtor to Realtor cause!

MORE TO COME IN THE NEXT FEW MONTHS…….. stay tuned

Thanks Cyndee for helping make this year’s REBarCamp Orlando such a success!It is obvious you are a leader in the use of cutting edge technologies to help  your Clearwater home-buyers and home-sellers get the most from using your services!  That’s what we hoped that attendees of REBarCamp Orlando 2012 would understand about the events and the shared sessions between Realtors who are successfully using technology and just smart business ideas to grow their own businesses. Thank You Cyndee!

This year, Real Estate BarCamp Orlando just got a little more interesting. There’s Been LOTS of talk on social networks this year about many, many issues and facets of the real estate industry such as Brokerage Models, Association Restructure, Agent Education Requirements, Ethics and Standards of Practice, MLS and Listing Syndication.  These are going ot be some BROAD and OPEN Discussion areas of the morning protion of REBarCamp Orlando – so be prepared to discuss, broker-to-broker, Association Leader to Members, Peer-to-Peer and get DOWN and DIRTY with your thoughts, your ideas,your SOLUTIONS.   WE all know the problems, but what are the SOLUTIONS??

The second half of the day we will pour on the technology, the social media, the tools and tricks of the trade, again, all OPEN discussion, what works and what does not coming straight from you!!  Bring on your game, bring on your talent! So here’s the schedule and when you get there, we will explain…… the rest of the story!!

REBCORL SCHEDULE

8:00-9:00 – Registration

9:00-9:15 Opening Remarks

9:15-9:30 – Special Introduction

9:30 – 10 -  WHITEBOARD ATTACK

10 – 11:00 – SESSION ONE

11:00 – 12:00 – SESSION TWO

12 – 1:00  -  LUNCH and NETWORKING

1:00 – 1: 40  – SESSION THREE

1: 40 – 2:30  – SESSION FOUR

2:30  – 3:00 – SESSION FIVE

3:00 – 3: 40 – SESSION SIX

3:40 – 4:20 – SESSION SEVEN

4:30  -  WRAP UP – MAIN ROOM

DO NOT MISS THE AFTER PARTY!!

High Velocity Sports Bar – http://www.marriottworldcenter.com/dining/high-velocity.aspx

5:30 – Until???

Come Clear Your Mind or Carry On!

This year, we are fortunate again to have Realtors and leading-edge social media marketing experts traveling across the country to attend REBarCamp Orlando. Mike Mueller, AreWeConnected.com is returning, Jeremy Blanton, of 210 Consulting is coming from Myrtle Beach all the way from California, and Lesley Lambert is coming to REBarCamp Orlando from Massachusetts for the third year!

Lesley Lambert, Co-founder of the “Twitterqueens“, a dynamic group begun between friends and grown over Twitter and expanded now across the country to women, and a few men like Mike Mueller, Jeremy Blanton, who will also be in attendance. The reach of the Twitterqueens is broad and is a source of sharing and empowering women, and men, to become not just tech savvy but stronger, better businesswomen and men. Lesley is a dynamic speaker, a 24 year veteran Realtor, and an early adopter of social media. Lesley is also a dancer and runs a dance studio as well, as you can see in her video. Lesley Lambert is an author and blogger for Agent Genius Magazine and her bio there says:

Lesley offers 21 years experience in real estate, public speaking and training. Lesley has a degree in communications and was the recipient of an international award for coordinating media in real estate. In the course of her career Lesley has presented at international real estate conferences and state REALTOR associations, hosted a real estate television program, written articles for trade magazines and created marketing and PR plans for many individuals, companies and non-profits.

Lesley brings a unique and exceptionally honest, tried and true vision of  of social marketing for Realtors. If you are coming to REBarCamp Orlando, make sure to connect to Lesley. she will be offering tons of advice, tips and brings knowledge of many things “Social media” to REBarCamp Orlando attendees. See you soon Lesley!

If you want a preview of Lesley Lambert and others:Lesley along with Mike Mueller, Jeremy Blanton, Craig Grant, Cyndee Haydon and Lyn VanMeter will be speaking in Tampa on Monday, August 6th in Tampa:  (Click these names and you will see the awesomeness I am talking about!!)

Do You Want To Profit From Using Online -  Offline Marketing?

August 6th, 2012 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM

 Tickets are remaining, and can be purchased at the door for CASH. ($10)

Online Registration: http://thesocialbutterflyonlineofflinemarketing.eventbrite.com/

Greater Tampa Association of Realtors® Auditorium
2918 W Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33609

Contact: Carole Sanek, Social Butterfly Media Marketing

“Boston Logic is a believer in the Bar Camp format.  The free exchange of ideas and information can only produce positive outcomes for attendees.  Boston Logic has sponsored REBar Camps around the country and we are excited to be a part of the REBar Camp Orlando.”

Thank you Boston Logic  – What is Boston Logic? You can find more out on Facebook! Take a look: https://www.facebook.com/bostonlogic

It’s almost time!  Last minute plans are coming together, packing has begun, business being crammed into the last days before the BIG event, Real Estate BarCamp Orlando 2012!  So, I’m getting the calls, hearing the excitement in the air, fielding the questions about what to do and how to do it all at REBarCamp.

Where To Go

The Orlando World Center Mariott is a HUGE Place – So here’s you a map!  Look for the Signs to the Convention Center – Main Floor Near the

Here are a few things to do right now and the morning of REBarCamp Orlando:

• Pack comfortable clothes – you may be sitting on the floor at times
• Pack light – limited wi-fi will be available (you can bring your own of course)- this year it’s much more organic and engaging!
• Be thinking of  what you REALLY want to know from your peers, what you REALLY want to share
• Bring a Patient, Friendly, Engaging Attitude – Controversy or criticism just isn’t cool – Remember this is an “ad-hoc” event

What to do on REBarCamp Orlando Day:

• Plan to arrive early!  Registration is open at 8:30 and it will be BUSY!
• Park in Self-Parking – Tell Bring Your Ticket To The Event – to Get Discount ($12/day normally)
• Print and bring your ticket – should have gotten it at registration, but we’ll email again on Sunday, Aug. 5th!
• Identify the VOLUNTEERS – likely wearing lei’s, tiaras or “signs”
• Eat a good breakfast or bring a protein bar! Your brain will need fuel!
• Bring $10 – $15 for a box lunch
• If you are bumped on or off the schedule – ADAPT and MOVE TO DIFFERENT SPOT
• Watch the WHITEBOARD – That’s the Schedule – IT CHANGES during the day!

Apps That Will Help You At REBarCamp Orlando:

NOTETAKING:

• Simplenote – a FREE Application runs on iPhone, iPad. Keep lists, notes, and ideas on the web and your mobile device. Share with others and search capability allows you to surf the web.
• Evernote – FREE on iPhone, Android, Blackberry, Windows Mobile, Palm Pre. Robust notetaking, recording features, camera captures, weblinks and more! There will probably be a session on Evernote during REBarCamp!  HINT!!
• MindNode – iPad, iPhone, ITouch – $9.99 allows you to create mind maps from your notes, brainstorming, planning, projects, etc. Highly interactive and easy to use.

ENGAGEMENT APPS FOR REBARCAMP ORLANDO:

• Twitter – If you are not friends with @REBCORL - Do so! Folllow the #REBCORL hashtag – connect to other attendees, post tweets and reminders for yourself and others. Shout-outs welcome!!
• TweetDeck – Manage your Twitter follows, hastags, lists, etc. Multi columns – available for iPhone, Android, Google Chrome. Send updates directly to Facebook as well!
• Facebook - REBarCamp Orlando has a Facebook Page – “Like” and post!
• Flickr – REBarCamp Orlando has a Flickr Account – Create yours and connect! Post your event photos for all of us to see!
• Foursquare – REBarCamp Orlando 2012 has a Foursquare location – Post, follow your friends, move room to room
• LinkedIn – REBarCamp Oralndo has a LinkedIn Group – Now you are fully connected and engaged – keep the conversations going for your future success and masterminding!

EVENTS BEFORE BarCamp

Don’t Miss the Pre-Event Networking Opp at Bahama Breeze – See the WHEN AND WHERE Page on the website!

EVENTS AFTER BarCamp

High Velocity Lounge for Meet up after REBarCamp – That’s where most will be, laughing about what they learned, continuing conversations, making plans for the next event,..etc! Again, Follow the When and Where Page!

We are getting close – Take a look at Where the Attendees are coming from!! Attendees from over 20 States will be at this Year’s REBarCamp Event – If you think that’s a BID deal – Raise your hand and High-Five me with some comments will ya!

SEE YOU AUGUST 8TH!

Mark Trafton, Broker of Armor Realty of Tallahassee, a 25 year old boutique office and #1 per agent producing Independent Agency in Tallahassee, FL, believes in supporting education and networking events that provide Realtors with a greater understanding of their industry, of business skills and best practices, of building strong Realtor – to – Realtor relationships.  Mark has sponsored REBarCamp both financially and by attending the Florida Realtors conference and the Real Estate BarCamp personally.  Mark has implemented successful marketing strategies, online website optimization and broker training tools from information and knowledge garnished from attending REBarCamp Orlando.

This year, many Realtors from Tallahassee and from Armor Realty will make a special trip to Orlando to attend Real Estate BarCamp as the word has spread to the Capitol city and Tallahassee Board of Realtors via Debbie Kirkland, Realtor at Armor Realty and REBarCamp Planner and Mark Trafton,  of the unconventional and inspiring learning and networking opportunities at the event. Mark Trafton, Broker of Armor Realty of Tallahassee joins Debbie Kirkland and encourages you to attend, for brokers to participate and learn what it is agents today need to grow their businesses and for brokerages to succeed. Connect with Armor Realty for your Tallahassee Area Referrals!

Thanks to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate and CEO & President, Sherry Chris for supporting the largest Real Estate BarCamp in Florida! Your support of agents across the country, your vision for the future of Real Estate and understanding of today’s AND tomorrow’s Real Estate Agents is critical to the success of quality Realtors!

Sherry Chris is also a featured speaker at the Florida Realtors Annual Conference. How is the market? Ask Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate as they forge ahead in their markets by being forward thinking and innovative.

Join us early at REBarCamp Orlando as we welcome our Florida Realtors Leadership Team, and as we hear a few words from Sherry Chris as we start the day at REBarCamp Orlando!

“The Winged Foot Title team is thrilled to sponsor REBarCamp Orlando for the second consecutive year.  There is nothing quite like REBarCamp for connecting, learning and sharing!  We are even more excited to take part in the day’s activities!

Sponsoring REBarCamp is admittedly a great opportunity for us to spread the word about our successful company.  After all, it is an entrée to the Florida real estate community’s most connected movers and shakers (if you’re reading this . . . that means you!).  Beyond that, though, our sponsorship is simply a means of supporting the people and the businesses who support us by ensuring that they have access to the most timely information – be it related to social media, web marketing, technology or the latest industry trends.  Our mission has always been to do what we do in such a way that enhances the businesses of those whose businesses – REALTORs® and Lenders – drive ours.  We are confident that REBarCamp attendees will reap enormous benefits from their attendance and we are delighted to be able to play a small part in making that happen.”  Chris Black

Thanks Chris Black and Winged Foot Title for supporting events that bring Realtors and affiliates together for networking and learning experiences! Follow TheHomeClosingProcess.com BLOG by Chris, connect with Winged Foot Title on Twitter @WingedFootTitle and Facebook as well! If you LOVE REBarCamp, send a shout out to Winged Foot Title!

“This is our 3rd ReBarCamp Orlando sponsorship- and we think that agents can learn more at this event than they can in an entire year of attending workshops and seminars.”

The BrandCo team has been helping agents build their brands both online and offline since 1999.  From logos and business cards to fully custom WordPress websites the team at BrandCo will make you look like a million bucks without spending it!”  Ken Granger, Owner

I met Ken Granger  two years ago at our first REBarCamp Orlando Event. I became instant friends and valued Ken’s input into the sessions we had during our event and for his knowledge about business growth and development for Realtors. Although his sessions had nothing to do with product pimping or horn blowing. Sponsors like this totally get it about what engagement and networking mean between customers and Realtors. I am proud to say, Ken and his company make me look GREAT!  Come meet Ken and the gang of BrandCo and see what I mean!