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Online real estate convention kicks off next month

The Fourth Annual National Real Estate Online Convention and Exposition is slated for Jan. 30 – Feb. 5, 2005. The event is expected to attract more than 50,000 real estate professionals.

Registrants can attend meetings, listen to speakers, obtain handouts and visit more than 300 tradeshow booths without leaving their desk. The completely online event is produced by the Real Estate CyberSpace Society and is free of charge.

The convention will feature 30 national industry experts including live keynotes by top real estate trainer Matthew Ferrara and real estate futurist Jim Young. Other speakers include Allen Hainge, Michael Russer, Jim Sherry and Stefan Swanepoel, and real estate agents Alice Held, Judy McCutchin and Ira Serkes. Registrants will also hear from the 2004 National Association of Realtors President Walt McDonald, Jim Sherry and John Tuccillo.

Online registration is available at the convention information Web site.

The Real Estate Cyberspace Society delivers programs and services to help members establish an effective business or presence online, keep abreast of rapid technological changes, network with other cyber professionals and build professional and client recognition. The Society offers 14 services to members, including the RECS Professional Designation, audio and print briefings, a National Networking Center, a Society Guru Help Line, an e-Pro custom e-newsletter program and a transaction management platform, among other services.

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