Craig, Merlin, bulls and bears, oh my
News coverage of Real Estate Connect SF '08
The latest Real Estate Connect, a conference that brings together real estate professionals and technology, engaged the industry in a range of discussions: Riding out the roller-coaster housing market, taking blogging to the next level, figuring out the foreclosure market, gauging the future of multiple listing services, navigating the many online real estate sites, and managing Internet communications were among the hot topics.
Connect attendees heard insight from Craig Newmark, founder of the global network of craigslist community sites, and from Merlin Mann, a new media personality who shared tips on managing your time and whittling down the multitude of messages in your e-mail inbox. Attendees also heard a variety of views on the state of the housing market and economy, and had an opportunity to witness the launch of a national brokerage franchise network.
The following is a comprehensive list of Inman News articles that focus on events during the Real Estate Connect conference in San Francisco, held July 23-25, 2008, at the historic Palace Hotel:
- In "MLS stakeholders take on syndication, public sites," panelists addressed pressing issues facing multiple listing services, such as the debate over public-facing MLS Web sites and syndication of property listings data.
- In "20 must-see Web sites for the real estate industry," real estate consultant Brian Boero discusses a range of Web sites that he believes are important for the industry.
- In "Mortgage markets, inflation hamper recovery," experts ponder the trillion dollar question: When will housing markets turn?
- In "Latecomers must scramble for REO listings," real estate foreclosure experts discuss the window of opportunity for real estate professionals to participate in the market for distressed properties.
- In "Niches can cut through fog of social networks," panelists discuss the value of niche marketing versus mass marketing at online social networks.
- In "Maximize productivity with fewer gizmos," technologists and real estate professionals discuss mobile devices and online applications.
- In "Agents share insight on global real estate," real estate professionals discuss key ingredients in attracting international clients.
- In "5 steps to 'Inbox Zero,' " conference keynote speaker Merlin Mann shares his strategy for managing Internet communications.
- In "Real estate information overload," we learn about Merlin Mann, a keynote speaker at Real Estate Connect, and his past ties to the real estate industry.
- In "'Lion' fear was overblown, says Bill Chee,'" a former National Association of Realtors president discusses the infamous "Lions Over the Hill" speech he delivered in 1993, and offers insight and hindsight about the motivations for that speech.
- In "Inman News announces Innovator Awards winners," Inman News announces its annual picks for the top individual and top companies that led industry innovation.
- In "Clients can tell you how to build 'killer' Web site," experts offer advice for brokers on building a powerful real estate search site.
- In "Lenders stick listing agents with REO liabilities," a real estate attorney warns about the listing agreements that banks may draw up for listing agents who work with their bank-owned properties, also known as real estate owned or REO properties.
- In "Getting listings noticed: something old, something new," panelists from some major real estate search companies highlight the importance of digital photos and mobile devices.
- In "Ending the cycle of 'Realtor-on-Realtor action,'" bloggers discuss strategies to engage consumers and move the online conversation beyond other real estate professionals.
- In "Better Homes and Gardens gets real estate makeover," Realogy announces the launch of a new franchise brand during the Real Estate Connect conference.
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