No event this size could be done by just one person - and there were TONS of people who diligently came to meetings, helped behind the scenes, volunteered to do everything from negotiating great rates for hotel rooms, to duct taping extension cords so everyone can plug in!  We simply could not do this without our great Sponsors, without the Great Jedis, and without a great group of your peers who VOLUNTEERED to spend HOURS working on this for our community!

These folks are definitely to be thanked!

We are happy to announce that Homes4NC, a North Carolina-based charity which focuses on putting low-income families into safe and affordable housing, will be receiving a lions share of the remaining proceeds from RE BarCamp RDU. Homes4NC is an especially effective charity since every dollar donated is matched by local Boards of REALTORS® and put back into the housing industry.

Here’s how it works.  RE BarCampRDU has been asking companies and individuals to sponsor REBCRDU.  The sponsorship dollars go toward funding the Real Estate BarCamp and paying for any hard costs.  After the hard costs have been covered all additional proceeds from the event will go to Homes4NC and The Realtor Foundation of the Triangle.  After providing a matching donation, Homes4NC gives grants to non-profits that specifically support those who help our communities including teachers, firefighters, nurses and many others.  The Realtor Foundation of the Triangle supports these same needs with a focus on the Triangle.

If Homes4NC and the The Realtor Foundation of the Triangle sound like the sort of charities you would like to support  please see their contributions page.  You can also support Homes4NC by sponsoring RE BarCamp RDU.

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Bad news is… we have a full house coming to REBarCampRDU!

Because of this, we started a “Wait List” for people who did not sign up early enough! If you (or a friend) want to come to camp, please add your name to the wait list, and we will contact you directly!

Remember… because we are going to have a FULL HOUSE, parking is going to be a PREMIUM… so come early!

We are making plans for the “Pre-Registration” night before party! Definintely want to join us for that!  It’s going to be FUN!  Looks like REBarCampRDU is going to pick up the tab for appetizers at “AN New World Cuisine“ and the party will be on the Patio!

Are you following us on Twitter?  Have you “Liked” us on Facebook?  You should do that!  The Twitter “tag” for this event is #REBCRDU.  If you go to HootSuite, or Tweet Deck and put that in as a search… you will get more inside scoop!

See you on the 10th!  We’re looking forward to it!

We could NOT do this without our Sponsors!  Thank you SO MUCH for helping us bring this event to the Triangle!

Platinum Level Sponsors

• Superior Real Estate School
• Standard Pacific Homes Raleigh
• Bill Gallagher Real Estate School
• Constant Contact
• 123 Tree Street
• Dakno Real Estate Web Solutions
• Lennar Homes
• HomeFinder
  

Silver Level Sponsors

• Zillow
• Roost
• Becker Law
• Rimmer Insurance
• Heritage Subdivision
• Fonville Morisey Real Estate School
  
• RRAR
• JCAR
• DCAR
• RETSO
• Home Services Lending
• American Home Shield
• Martin Brossman
• DR Horton
  
• Toll Brothers
• FFSI
• Eric Sayer – Wells Fargo
• New American Mortgage
• DR Horton
• Garman Homes
• Home Staging and Design
  
• Inman News

If your company is interested in Sponsoring REBarCampRDU click here!

“You must have me confused with someone else, ” he said, “I’m NO expert at that Computer Stuff!”

Those of us who have been working for four months to bring this event to the Triangle don’t expect you to be an expert!

In fact, we’ve said all along that if 300 come, we EXPECT 200+ of them to be “first time users.” (Take a minute to read what one Thought Leader wrote a YEAR ago!)

Yes, this is an attendee lead event, however – that doesn’t mean that we are going to put you on the spot either! It means we are creating a forum so that if you have a question, it can be answered, and discussed…

This is a new language we are speaking when we talk about Photo Blogging and Webinars, and Twitter. (Here’s a Cheat Sheet!)

Think of it like talking to First Time HomeBuyers… they don’t know what they don’t know!  You ask one question – and that leads to more questions.  That’s how we learn!

Maybe you could look at it this way… if you’re going on a Trip to a place you’ve never been, it’s usually pretty exciting!  Most people do some research, find out more about what there is to do, what the temperature is like and make travel plans.

When you are coming to REBarCampRDU, you should make some plans too! It’s an adventure into a new environment!  Leave us comments, and let us know what YOU want to talk about.  Consider how you might use these new strategies in Marketing your business!

So, do a little research before you begin this adventure – but mostly, just come ready to have fun and LEARN!

For alot of you attending, this will be your first BarCamp.  So for everyone new to BarCamp, we wanted to share with you one of our favorite elements of this event.  Now, as folks who are in marketing, we are  usually all about ‘the logo.’

Yet, one of the coolest things about BarCamp is that it is a day to actually physically and emotionally ‘take off your logo’ and be a part of industry, not a company. To share ideas, best practices and learn from experts and other real estate associates in the industry for the betterment of your business and most importantly your clients.

At ReBarCamp RDU,  we are hoping that no physical company logos will come in the door. No logos on shirts, hats, name badges, etc.  We have Specially designed Name Tags for everybody (remember to write down your Twitter Account Name, you’ll need it!).

So on September 10th, show up early, bring your laptop, bring your charger, come ready to learn and share!  And on this day, leave your logo at home! We are so excited to have you and look forward to meeting you in person!

Wayne Sutton at WordCampRDU. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

What is a thought leader?

Kind of like a presenter, but not really.

A thought leader shares all their hard-earned knowledge in a casual, personal setting. And you get to vote on who you want to hear from, and what you want to hear!

We’ll let you know who’s coming to REBarCampRDU. They’ll be names you know, with the kind of know-how you wish you had.

Want to come? Have something to share? Let us know, and we’ll find a spot for you! No advertising allowed, just a great group of 300 of your closest friends waiting to hear about the stuff you stayed up late every night figuring out how to do.

Topics may include blogtalkradio, building websites, Twitter, Facebook, streaming video, video blogging, Technorati, secrets of SEO, online photography, and anything else that will make your RE business stand out in a rapidly changing world.  Click Here to take our Survey on Break Out Topics!

For those folks coming to REBCRDU from out of town… We’ve blocked off rooms at StudioPLUS Deluxe Studios off of Harrison Avenue in Cary, NC at a rate of $45.99 a NIGHT! Each room has a full kitchen!

If you are coming out of town, please leave us a comment so we can have some goodies ready for you! We are really looking forward to having everyone visit our “neck of the woods,” and want to make certain we show our Southern Hospitality!  8o))

We’ve only been planning ReBarCampRDU for a few weeks, but already we have over 200 fans on Facebook.

Get instant updates to your home page, interact with other Campers and make friends before the event. Fan us on Facebook now and start connecting with the area’s best and brightest.