What is a REBarCamp?

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.