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Is Facebook Bigger Than Google? A Viewpoint from Real Estate Connect SF

One of my favorite sessions at Real Estate Connect SF was a panel answering the question: "Is Facebook bigger than Google?" What do you think? With Facebook approaching 500 million fans - they are certainly in the right position! The panelists who spoke during this session were: Drew Burks, Broker, Web Real Estate Tools, @sdrealtors Nicole Nicolay, Founder & CCO, Agent Evolution, @nik_nik Dale Chumbley, Realtor with Prudential NW Properties, @DaleChumbley Drew Burks spoke about recent changes in Facebook and their new 'open graph' platform. He emphasized that everyone should add the 'like' plugin to their blog (something I need to do ASAP!) It's one of the easiest ways for people to share you info on Facebook. Also 'liking' a post or page helps to i …

Designing Great Web Experiences – Viewpoint from Real Estate Connect SF

I've had a few days to de-compress from Real Estate Connect SF - what a fantastic event! After looking through my notebook, I wanted to share with FOREM fans one of my favorite sessions. Designing Great Experiences - Kevin Hoffman, User Experience Director, HappyCog, @kevinmhoffman This session was the first session in the Digital Marketing Workshop at Connect. I wasn't sure what to expect, but this was one of the most informative sessions during the show! During the presentation, Kevin showed a variety of screen shots of websites from different industries. He showed some great examples of what works and what is confusing to the consumer. Happy Cog mantra is this: "Happy Cog delivers beautiful websites that never lose sight of the human being using them." I love this …

Cool Connect Mobile Downloads – Check These Out Before You Get to SF!

Real Estate Connect has always been about bringing you the latest in real estate technology. We are super excited to present three unique and interactive tech 'toys' to download before you get to Connect! 1. Real Estate Mobile Challenge - Presented by SCVNGR What is SCVNGR? SCVNGR is a game all about going places, doing challenges and earning points. Real Estate Connect has built …

Royal Treatment at the Premium Lounge

Exciting things will be happening at Real Estate Connect San Francisco! For the first time ever, we will have a plush Premium Lounge exclusively for Inman News Premium Members. Relax with a chair massage, enjoy breakfast and coffee, play with the new iPad, check your email, and even meet a celebrity... Big news – Celebrity Chef Ryan Scott of the "Top Chef" TV show, will be making a special …

See Who’s Coming to Real Estate Connect SF!

The people that you meet at Real Estate Connect SF are worth the price of admission! One of the best parts of Real Estate Connect are the networking opportunities our attendees have with the movers and shakers in the industry - other top executives, established real estate vendors and start-ups, tech innovators, journalists and association executives. These are some of the people that are already registered for Connect – why aren’t you? MLS Associations Arizona Regional MLS, CEO, Director of Communication, Business Development Manager C.A.R. (California Association of Realtors) President, Executive VP, Director Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS®, Technology Director Houston Association of REALTORS®, Director of MLS So Cal MLS, General Manager, Preside …