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The 12 Days of REALTOR® Christmas

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By Brian Copeland With December 25 only a few days away, it’s a great time to not only think about giving to others but also to consider touching your clients and sphere of influence in an impactful way.  While it may be a bit late in the season to pull some of the bigger things off on this list, who …

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Live From San Diego: YPN’s Biggest 2010 Challenge

Blog Contributor Business Challenges, Polls, YPN Events 2 Comments

By Brian Copeland, 2009 NAR Conference Blogger This week in San Diego, I had an opportunity to interview three YPNers about the biggest challenge they face going into 2010. Here are the results: Agree or disagree? Answer in the Web poll below. What is YOUR biggest challenge? Make a live audience poll at Poll Everywhere

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RE BarCamp Has Overwhelming Turn-out

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By Brian Copeland, 2009 NAR Conference Blogger Zero money was spent on ads. Zero information went out through overly official channels. Social media and organic communication lead more than 500 registrants to NAR’s first RE BarCamp held at Stingaree (a venue bar in the Gaslight District). The day kicked off with a whole lot of amazing networking. I always worry …

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RE BarCamp 2009 Underway

Blog Contributor Professional Development, YPN Events 1 Comment

By Brian Copeland, 2009 NAR Conference Blogger After a too big portion of pancakes at The Broken Yolk, AcStevia and I made it across the street to register for NAR’s first BarCamp. YPN’s Rob Reuter was on hand early on to say hello. I’ll keep you updated later today on the top things shared in the morning session, then later …

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Live From San Diego: New Carpet, New Attitude

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By Brian Copeland, 2009 NAR Conference Blogger As I entered Conference Hall B, the fresh smell of new carpet smacked me right in the face. It was like stepping into a new car…very nice. I have to admit, however, there’s also a new aroma and attitude in the air this year in comparison to last year’s Orlando conference.  A refreshed energy …

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CRS Pre-Conference International Presentation: VERY Encouraging

Blog Contributor Business Challenges, Professional Development, YPN Events 1 Comment

  By Brian Copeland, 2009 NAR Conference Blogger   Entering the Westin, you definitely get the Wizard of Oz Emerald City feel that its known for.  As mentioned in my other blog, the interesting architecture abounds in San Diego. I made my way to the Council of Residential Specialists (CRS) pre-conference meetings.  This morning’s topic, International Affairs, lead by Jed …

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Conference Book vs. iPhone App Smackdown

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By Brian Copeland, 2009 NAR Conference Blogger I have officially picked up my conference book, expo guide, all the additions to the program and spamilicious bag of goodies.  Perhaps it’s an eco-friendly thing, but I’m loving the idea of the iPhone app.  Everything seems to be there in real time.  I’ll be updating you throughout the week on how the …