Comments on: Has the Bar Camp Experience Already Run it’s Course?

By: AgentGenius

AgentGenius — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:58:24 +0000

#agnow Each one of these events is going to be different and whether or not they stay true to the format is somethi... http://bit.ly/7Pa0K7

By: Michael Price

Michael Price — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:58:20 +0000

Each one of these events is going to be different and whether or not they stay true to the format is something that is pretty much beyond anyone’s control. They are not for everyone. Some events will have plenty of content for a new agent, some many not have any at all. One thing is certain, there will always be plenty of “content” going forward. The thought that an REBC has become in any way “exclusive” has me scratching my head. By their very virtue, RE Barcamps are all inclusive. If you’re a new agent and you want to know something, show up and ask. That’s how it works. (You’ll even be able to keep some of the money you hopefully saved up to live off of while you start your new career)

There have been and will continue to be those that view the concept as an opportunity to create a profit. Associations and “vendors” have already played loose with the brand to take advantage of the momentum, establish their own platform and charge an entry fee. Whether they succeed or fail is of no consequence to the movement overall, primarily because charging for entry and setting the schedule attaches a different kind of agenda to the process. It is antithetical to the concept of Barcamp to start with. That doesn’t make the pay to play events a bad thing, but it doesn’t make them a BarCamp experience either, It ceases to be what it is by virtue of the control associated with it.

Where ever people decide to gather under the auspices of true a “unconference” , motivated only by their desire to give as much as they receive, the idea of RE Barcamp will continue on it’s own path.

By: AgentGenius

AgentGenius — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:02:42 +0000

#agnow It's a fact of life, there are always people coming into and leaving this world, just as there are in the Re... http://bit.ly/7Pa0K7

By: Martin Dorgan

Martin Dorgan — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:02:13 +0000

It’s a fact of life, there are always people coming into and leaving this world, just as there are in the Real Estate industry. And like there are good and bad apples in every basket, so is the interest in New Ideas. BarCamp gave me personally incite and reinforcement for what I find interesting. Example: I loved sitting through the video seminar by Greg Cooper and have reiterated most of what I learned to my fellow agents. But I was shocked and amazed at how many agents/brokers were actually A) in attendance B)Took something valuable away with them, afterwards – education.

I believe we that attend Barcamp gain something new or learn something valuable and that is likely the basic concept we hope to come away with. I know I did.

Hopefully the organizers don’t turn it into a commercial venue, but keep it a learning venue.
I’d like to see the sessions spread over three days rather than try to cram everything ino one day. That would allow attendees to virtually not miss any sessions that were in conflict with others.
And even though I sell residential real estate, ****I would attend a local BarCamp about Commercial Real Estate****

By: AgentGenius

AgentGenius — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:21:20 +0000

#agnow Wow! Great comments and insights! I attended 3 barcamps in 2009. My first one, Columbus, was definitely t... http://bit.ly/7Pa0K7

By: Steve Babbitt

Steve Babbitt — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:42:07 +0000

RT @FrancesFlynnTho: Good thoughts RT@agentgenius Has the Bar Camp Experience Already Run it’s Course? http://bit.ly/8nvqkb (@tweal_esta ...

By: AgentGenius

AgentGenius — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:17:10 +0000

#agnow REBarCamps work for me. Here's why: I'm ADD. Short sessions and the rule of 2 feet mean I'm not stuck i... http://bit.ly/7Pa0K7

By: FrancesFlynnTho

FrancesFlynnTho — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:54:38 +0000

Good thoughts RT@agentgenius Has the Bar Camp Experience Already Run it’s Course? http://bit.ly/8nvqkb (@tweal_estate @RealLifeSheri )

By: Steve Babbitt

Steve Babbitt — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:21:17 +0000

Wow! Great comments and insights!
I attended 3 barcamps in 2009. My first one, Columbus, was definitely the most interactive! SanDiego was more of a lecture session and so was Atlantic City, but I liked the fact that they were connected to a bigger event like NAR Convention or TriplePLay. You know, “hit two birds with one stone” idea!
Like Matt, I too like meeting people and renewing friendships and the barcamps provide that opportunity in the social area as well. This is one element that is missing from the virtual barcamp which I attended as well.
I guess for me, I’m not ready for them to stop and I appreciate all the work that is put in to organize and run them! Keep ‘em coming!

By: AgentGenius

AgentGenius — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:16:21 +0000

#agnow I am conflicted about re bar camps. I love going to them mostly for social reasons even though I don't like... http://bit.ly/7Pa0K7