My first day back in Orlando after Inman in New York this week. Besides trying to catch up on emails and following up with all the great people that I ran into, I’m trying to find some time for a quick post. First, some outstanding reviews of the conference:
- Inman Connect Highlights by Joel at FoREM
- Check out the Sellsius blog for pictures and video
- Glen at Redfin about the fireworks between him and Alan Dalton
Okay, on to my thoughts about the conference. Because it was in New York, there was a great deal of NY-centric commentary and sessions. For instance, one of my favorite sessions was on blogging, and it had a great panel of bloggers. However, I left wishing that there had been a few non-NY bloggers on the panel.
New York was the focus, as well as technological shifts as they relate to social media and user generated content. Why then was Streeteasy not present on any of the panels as speakers for their product and what they’re doing in New York real estate? They are the epitome of what a niche company can do to embrace real estate professionals, generate user comments and track data within a metro area.
Video was highlighted by Brad Inman as being one of the big things that will have a major impact on the industry this year. Companies like Brad’s Turn Here, Online WalkThru (high-end real estate video) and WellcomeMat (the YouTube of real estate) are poised to make a big difference. Each of these products are going to make a splash this year, and each serve a different demographic. I would have loved to see a panel where they all squared off against each other.
Overall, Inman pulled off an incredible conference, as they always do. The topics were interesting, the panelists were top-notch and the networking phenomenal. That’s what Inman conferences are for, and they do it better than anyone else. I’m already looking forward to the one in San Francisco this summer.
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Yes, this was an INCREDIBLE conference wasn’t it. It was good meeting you guys and I hope to catch up with you soon. Keep up the hard work.
Thanks Damon, I’m interested in watching how Incredible Agent develops as well. Keep us in the loop.
It was my first R.E. Connect. It was good meeting so many people from all over as well as some locals.
looking forward to catching up with all of you.