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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041, Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ  (ReMax Realtec Group)

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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I love content free events with people I want to hang out with. Sometimes you just need to turn off business

Dec 06, 2016 11:29 AM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

I do a lot of stuff that is content free.  So yeah, I'd attend if it was geographically desirable.

Dec 06, 2016 11:07 AM
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Hella Mitschke Rothwell
(831) 626-4000 - Honolulu, HI
Hawaii & California Real Estate Broker

Content in a moderate amount. When I go, I want to network and not  sit in chairs listening to stuff that is not super important to me. Usually, I can get that information online more efficiently.

Dec 06, 2016 11:04 AM
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Richard Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I am for the spontaneity of the moment of all things...Let what comes...come!

Dec 06, 2016 07:24 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

#2 if I like the content I will take advantage, if I don't like I just network.

Dec 06, 2016 07:10 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

#1. I prefer content free.

Dec 08, 2016 04:55 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

That is what Meet-ups are about, but the door is always open fior networking, so #2 for us!

Dec 07, 2016 06:39 AM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I don't see why not

Dec 07, 2016 06:20 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I am easy to get along with, and okay with either option.

Dec 06, 2016 09:08 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

I enjoy networking events and learnig about other services and people and them learning about me.

Dec 06, 2016 08:52 PM
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

no content no attendance - i would rather have no content with my family

Dec 06, 2016 06:08 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

1 and 2.

Dec 06, 2016 05:16 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

sometimes we need to clear the mind.

Dec 06, 2016 03:07 PM
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Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

#1 and #2

Dec 06, 2016 01:36 PM
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John Meussner
Catalyst Mortgage - Fair Oaks, CA
#MortgageMadeEasy Fair Oaks, CA 484-680-4852

We enjoy meetups here in SoCal that of course end up delving into real estate matters, but are really just to catch up and enjoy the company of others.

Dec 06, 2016 12:49 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

It really depends. I like both. Social gatherings are fun too. AR Meet ups are great ... there may or may not be content ... but they are always fun and a great referral resource.  

Dec 06, 2016 12:43 PM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I am all for 1 and 2

 

Dec 06, 2016 12:19 PM
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

option #2

Dec 06, 2016 12:08 PM
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

It all depends on the event.  I have done both 1 and 2 many times.

Dec 06, 2016 11:52 AM
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FN LN
Toronto, ON

It would depend on the nature of the event and the attendees.

Dec 06, 2016 10:55 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I have no problems with "content free" meetups.  I used to (and need to get back to) doing hikes and football events at local locations.

Dec 06, 2016 10:33 AM
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Barbara Todaro
Retired...Mentoring Newbies - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

#3 for me....

Dec 06, 2016 09:41 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041 #1

Dec 06, 2016 08:51 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Maybe #2 as I would ask questions of others to see how they are working or looking at certain subjects.

Dec 06, 2016 08:33 AM
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Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
California Real Estate Specialist

I just joined a few groups in SW Florida and enjoyed a few "get to know people" events.

Dec 06, 2016 08:12 AM
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Jeff Pearl
Samson Properties / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Possibly, but usually I don't have much interest in purely social meet-ups.

Dec 06, 2016 07:49 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Networking is essentail but plan wisely. Sponsor AR meet-ups as much as possible. The attendance in Chicago has been good!

Dec 06, 2016 07:47 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

It depends on my schdeule but I enjoy all 3. Networking and social inevitably turns to real estate it seems

Dec 06, 2016 07:35 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Annette,

Yes,

Dec 06, 2016 07:31 AM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP
Big Block LPT Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Retirees Services

I attend Meetups and networking events based on the demographics of the group first, content second. I figure my networking will be the #1 benefit to being there, as long as the group has potential for my business or I bring something to the group that makes me stand out; content is typically a bonus. Occasionally the "content offered" is the draw, but networking is #1 for my business/marketing plan.

Dec 06, 2016 07:14 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

#4  Extract content

Like Joe Pryor , I'm not much for small talk at social events.  Any social event I go to would have some pertinence to my life and/or interests.  I wouldn't go just to meet random people.  I'd like to know going in we have some interests and/or ideals in common.  

 

Dec 06, 2016 07:13 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

There should be content to everything you do or say otherwise is is just small talk that means nothing.

Dec 06, 2016 06:55 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Social meet-ups are great for your business!  No matter which 'room' I'm in, the conversation of real estate is brought up - I don't need content for that!

Enjoy the company - the more people you meet, the farther your reach in this business! 

Dec 06, 2016 06:50 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

It would depend on the event and my schedule.

Dec 06, 2016 06:49 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It would depend upon the attendees, the circumstances and the location.

Dec 06, 2016 06:38 AM
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Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

It would depend on the company which I would choose.

Dec 06, 2016 06:36 AM
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Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

My whole life is Not real estate I meet people socially and because we share similar interests, to get involved with the community for that sake alone, organized sports etc etc etc.

Nov 30, 2017 01:04 PM
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Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

Network is key in our business.

Dec 06, 2016 04:43 PM