What is a REBarCamp?

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BarCamp is usually described as an “ad hoc” meeting or an unconference.  It consists of a serendipitous group of folks who can allow themselves to relax without a specific agenda.

The mere thought of such an event sends chills of  trepidation down the spine of normally organized people!

Oddly enough it works.

My first experience at an REBarCamp came last July in San Francisco.  Cleverly scheduled the day prior the to popular Inman Connect conference this REBC was the first of it’s kind for the real estate industry.

The actual planning came months in advance of the date. It was pulled together by Andy Kaufman a Bay Area Realtor along with long distance help from across the country.  We had an organizational meeting via conference call on Yugma, while everyone talked, I took notes on Mindjet with everyone watching as I created a flow chart.

The entire process was electrifying!

Bringing the best minds of social media together in one call nearly rendered my fingers paralyzed.  Correct spelling was optional, not guaranteed.  The best thing for me, nobody cared or if they did, they didn’t mention it.

We answered the question, “Who is really good at teaching xyz? Let’s invite them.”  And so it began.

Since that date REBC’s have been held across the country, each in their own style followed by success and a commitment to do more.

The success of this event will depend on the people.  We need people to come, be present and share what they know.  If you have a topic you would like to offer up, please do so.

If you have a topic and a presenter you would like to hear, please speak up.  Invite them.  If you are too bashful, tell me, I’ll invite them.

Guess right now what I am asking for is to hear from you.

Speak to me.

Denver, Colorado

A totally volunteer crew has been working behind the scenes hatching a plan to grow an REBarCamp in metro Denver.  It’s been less than a year since the first REBarCamp came together in San Francisco.  During that time many other cities have successfully presented their own version of a BarCamp.

The date for the Denver event is May 22, 2009.  Thanks to two very generous sponsors we have secured the best space for the venue!  Metrolist and Armbrust Real Estate Institute have offered their facilities for REBC.  Located at 7100 East Belleview Avenue, Greenwood Village (1 block west off I-25) the classroom style facility will accommodate our crowd in comfort!

What’s next?

Setting the date and location is just the beginning.  We now need to find sponsors who would like to cover the costs of:

• name tags
• lunch
• refreshments
• t-shirts
• after camp social hour

RSVP

We expect to have a full house, so it is important that everyone register as soon as possible.  Use the RSVP link in the navigation above.  Feel free to my it your responsibility to spread the word.  REBarCamp is a Free event and it’s success depends on you and all participants to contribute collaborative efforts.

A tour of RE BarCamp Denver’s venue

Kristal, Vali and I toured out venue last week. Thanks to both Metrolist and Armbrust Real Estate Institute RE BarCamp Denver is on! Both companies have volunteered their space for out event.

7100 East Belleview Avenue, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Both companies are located in the same building. The Tech Center location will make it easier for folks coming up from Colorado Springs. this space is just off I-25 at Bellevue and Quebec. Armbrust is also equipped with WiFi. This is a dream spot.

Arbrust offers one really big classroom, plus several smaller meeting areas.

Down one floor, Metrolist has also offered both of their meeting rooms.

I hope the wether is nice. It should be. I want to hold my session on the patio.

All in all, I’m totally psyched about this space. HUGE thanks to both Metrolist and Armbrust for sponsoring the space!