Has anyone utilized meetup.com as a way to network and meet people in the community? If so, how have you used it and how successful have you been?

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers

Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ

Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

We use GoToMeeting

Jul 07, 2016 10:06 PM

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Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Emily,

When we first moved to Santa Barbara, we tried it based on our interests. We encountered several instances of "weird", which rapidly quelled our desires to pursue further...Each area is distinctly different, and you may not have a similar experience that we did. I would love to hear your impression if you decide to try it. A

PS Ron's sister lives in Centennial and she and her son have a business in Highlands Ranch. A

Jul 07, 2016 02:17 AM

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Richard Weeks

Dallas, TX

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Jennifer Mackay

Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL

Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I tried but my community is too smal and unaware of the benefits

Jul 07, 2016 10:22 PM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I haven't.

Jul 07, 2016 09:44 PM

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Gita Bantwal

RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA

REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

No

Jul 07, 2016 09:36 PM

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Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Nope.

Jul 07, 2016 09:02 PM

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Yes I have and actually attend other meetups and make comments to interact. I just started about 3 months ago but really feel that business will grow from this.

Jul 07, 2016 01:58 PM

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Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

no I haven't. I much prefer getting together with people

Jul 07, 2016 01:51 PM

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Debbie Laity

Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO

Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I haven't used this at all. I live in a very rural area, and it's so easy to meet people.

Jul 07, 2016 12:51 PM

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Larry Johnston

Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN

Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

No, I was not aware of it.

Jul 07, 2016 12:33 PM

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Evelyn Johnston

Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN

The People You Know, Like and Trust!

I checked it out about 7 years ago and the only people that were meeting up was in Chicago which is 90 miles away.

Jul 07, 2016 12:26 PM

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Someone suggested this a few years ago, and at the time it did not offer any good opportunities for our area.

Perhaps it is a good time to take a second look.

Jul 07, 2016 09:09 AM

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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

Probate Real Estate Services

I looked into it. I did not see anything that interested me ... old farts clubs. I may be an old fart myself ... I just am not interested in meeting up with more old farts.

Jul 07, 2016 08:44 AM

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Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

Another site I have not heard of! It is indeed a long list!

Jul 07, 2016 08:12 AM

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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate

Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL

Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Looked at it, but put it on the back burner. Thanks for the reminder.

Jul 07, 2016 08:00 AM

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Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Heard about Meet.up at recent Toastmaster conference. Several clubs in Ohio are using Meet.up effectively to recruit younger generation. Not sure of fee.

Jul 07, 2016 05:40 AM

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Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

I've never heard of it. But, will check it out now.

Jul 07, 2016 05:06 AM

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Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I have not....but I'm interested in learning more....

Jul 07, 2016 04:54 AM

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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA

https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA

Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I use it, but for social and hiking groups. I've organically gotten into real estate conversations with people, but no solid leads. Of course, I'm out there more for the exercise than the lead gen, but if it happens it happens. Best to be natural about it and not "that guy (or gal)" who is always pushing their product.

Jul 07, 2016 04:26 AM

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John Meussner

Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI - Fair Oaks, CA

#MortgageMadeEasy Fair Oaks, CA 484-680-4852

I run an incredibly successful meetup.com group, but it's not for business. FROM that group I've gotten business, but what I noticed is the groups focused on business aren't as successful.

Our group is devoted to fun, and meeting new people, and just like in the real world, those relationships naturally lead to more business.

Jul 07, 2016 04:22 AM

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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI

HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA

Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Yes we do and it works fine.

Jul 07, 2016 04:19 AM

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Lyn Sims

Schaumburg, IL

Real Estate Broker Retired

No I have not used it.

Jul 07, 2016 03:27 AM

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Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

There are many local meet-up groups for just about any interest. I haven't gotten involved in any of them. I think it could be a very worthwhile networking opportunity for you.

Jul 07, 2016 03:23 AM

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Richard Weeks

Dallas, TX

REALTOR®, Broker

I have not; however, interested in hearing what others have to say.

Jul 07, 2016 03:11 AM

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Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I have heard of it but have not tried it.

Jul 07, 2016 02:46 AM

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Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Interesting, will have to see what others say!

Jul 07, 2016 02:07 AM

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FN LN

Toronto, ON

I have not used that website.

Jul 07, 2016 02:03 AM

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Emily,

When we first moved to Santa Barbara, we tried it based on our interests. We encountered several instances of "weird", which rapidly quelled our desires to pursue further...Each area is distinctly different, and you may not have a similar experience that we did. I would love to hear your impression if you decide to try it. A

PS Ron's sister lives in Centennial and she and her son have a business in Highlands Ranch. A
I tried but my community is too smal and unaware of the benefits
Yes I have and actually attend other meetups and make comments to interact. I just started about 3 months ago but really feel that business will grow from this.
I haven't used this at all. I live in a very rural area, and it's so easy to meet people.
I checked it out about 7 years ago and the only people that were meeting up was in Chicago which is 90 miles away.
Someone suggested this a few years ago, and at the time it did not offer any good opportunities for our area.

Perhaps it is a good time to take a second look.
I looked into it. I did not see anything that interested me ... old farts clubs. I may be an old fart myself ... I just am not interested in meeting up with more old farts.
Looked at it, but put it on the back burner. Thanks for the reminder.
Heard about Meet.up at recent Toastmaster conference. Several clubs in Ohio are using Meet.up effectively to recruit younger generation. Not sure of fee.
I use it, but for social and hiking groups. I've organically gotten into real estate conversations with people, but no solid leads. Of course, I'm out there more for the exercise than the lead gen, but if it happens it happens. Best to be natural about it and not "that guy (or gal)" who is always pushing their product.
I run an incredibly successful meetup.com group, but it's not for business. FROM that group I've gotten business, but what I noticed is the groups focused on business aren't as successful.

Our group is devoted to fun, and meeting new people, and just like in the real world, those relationships naturally lead to more business.
There are many local meet-up groups for just about any interest. I haven't gotten involved in any of them. I think it could be a very worthwhile networking opportunity for you.
I have not; however, interested in hearing what others have to say.