Here is the scene this morning from RE BarCamp South Florida 2011, which is an all-day workshop held at The Boca Beach Club (Penthouse 2), a luxurious oceanfront location in Boca Raton, Florida.

What’s RE BarCamp, exactly?

REBarCampSouthFL.com explains it best:

“Essentially it’s a day full of technology-driven break out sessions led by other REALTORS® and industry professionals. The topics are put together as the attendees register. You walk in we hand you a piece of paper and if you think you have something interesting to talk about, you just write the topic down and place it on the board in an open time slot.”

It’s a great networking experience, as well as a great opportunity to learn from local professionals and pass along important industry information that we have gleaned at Foreclosure.com and our sister companies such as QuickSale.com, among others.

And with a view a view like this, it’s impossible to not feel inspired:

Yes, I actually took that picture this morning with my iPhone!

The alarm went off at 4:30 a.m. ET Sunday morning (3:30 a.m. ET if you really want to get technical because of Daylight Savings Time) for me to catch my plane to Nashville, Tenn., which was the location for the ERA International Business Conference (IBC) 2010.

Before I knew it I was on the ground, safe and sound at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel.

I was among the 2,016 attendees, surpassing ERAs goal for the conference of 2,010. There was such a great energy throughout the entire conference.

And it only got better as we delivered our Certified Foreclosure Agent (CFA) curriculum to more than 100 agents on Monday.

They even survived the test!

The breakout sessions were timely with speakers such as Dirk Zeller and Fannie Mae. The general sessions were inspiring, too. Keith Ferrazzi — author of “Who’s got your back” — gave an inspiring address and made us think about the quality of our relationships.

The entire experience was an honor and a pleasure. Thank you ERA … we can’t wait until the next event!

Boca Raton, Fla. — March 5, 2010 — Foreclosure.com Director of Education, Linda Yates, will deliver a live, seven-hour Certified Foreclosure Agent (CFA) training course for the benefit of more than 100 agents at ERA® International Business Conference (IBC) 2010, which is scheduled for the Gaylord Opryland Hotel & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday, March 15, 2010.

“Distressed real estate in general and foreclosures in particular will continue to account for a significant amount of transactions now and in the future,” said Yates. “CFA training puts agents on the forefront of this industry-leading trend. We are honored to bring our certification training to IBC.”

The deal-driven educational seminar will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. Seats are already sold out.

WHO: Linda Yates, Foreclosure.com Director of Education, delivering a seven-hour certification course that will teach

WHAT: Live, hands-on Certified Foreclosure Agent (CFA) training at ERA® International Business Conference (IBC) 2010

WHERE: Gaylord Opryland Hotel & Convention Center, Bayou E conference room, 2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN 37214

WHEN: Monday, March 15, 2010, from 8 to 4 p.m. ET.

Remember that Foreclosure.com Agent University certification and training is open to all agents. For a complete list of courses, including the online CFA training course, click here.

About Foreclosure.com Agent University
Foreclosure.com Agent University offers serious real estate professionals the best selection of training opportunities and certification programs available in the industry today. Our designations are universally recognized as the standard of excellence. Certified agents stand out among their peers, closing more deals and earning higher commissions. We provide agents with invaluable knowledge, skills and tools that ensure consistent success … even in the most challenging markets. Our industry-leading certification programs, Certified Foreclosure Agent, Certified Short Sale Agent and Certified Commercial Foreclosure Agent, offer varying degrees of participation at the lowest possible prices.

On the Web
AgentUniversity.Foreclosure.com
www.Twitter.com/foreclosure_com
www.facebook.com/Foreclosurecom

Have you ever seen the rain?

A classic song penned by John Fogerty comes to mind as I share with you my experience at ActiveRain’s “RainCamp” in Dallas, Texas, earlier this week.

Alongside more than 300 attendees, I learned the ins-and-outs of social media and marketing on the Web. This conference did not disappoint.

I was excited to learn from many of the top experts when it comes to marketing real estate. This day-long session focused on creating content, as well as how to gain higher visibility among the search engines.

We were provided with more than 75 different resources to research and explore. From CRMs to photo resources, agents in attendance — from across Texas and beyond — were able to take home the things learned and start applying them immediately to increase their listing and selling opportunities.

The agents in the room were definitely leading the pack because they understood that most house hunters are going to do their own research first before they reach out to an agent. So it’s important for agents to have a presence in the community both online and on the ground.

Since I’m a big believer of walking what I talk, I would highly recommend agents who want to learn how to grow their Web presence get educated and then go to work using the concepts they learned.

And then you will likely see the “rain” (in dollars) pouring in!

Foreclosure.com Founder, President and CEO, Brad Geisen, will be featured on a panel of online real estate experts at the Inman News ‘Real Estate Connect New York City 2010’ as a presenter during the ‘Foreclosure App Shoot-Out’ Innovation Workshop.

‘Foreclosure App Shoot-Out,’ which will focus on the various foreclosure sites on the Web and which one is right for the different types of homebuyers/investors, will be held from 2:50 to 3:35 p.m. ET.

“There are so many sites on the Internet right now that it can be quite overwhelming for buyers and investors,” said Geisen. “It’s often hard to tell the difference between friend and foe. I will clarify everything at Inman, as well as detail the exciting features and forward-thinking projects we have in the pipeline.”

WHO: Foreclosure.com Founder, President and CEO, Brad Geisen

WHAT: ‘Foreclosure App Shoot-Out’ Innovation Workshop at Inman News ‘Real Estate Connect New York City 2010’

WHERE: New York Marriott Marquis Times Square,  1535 Broadway, New York, New York 10036

WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, from 2:50 to 3:35 p.m. ET

The educational seminar is open to all ‘Real Estate Connect New York City 2010’ attendees. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

About Brad Geisen
Brad Geisen is the Founder, President and CEO of Foreclosure.com — the largest resource in the nation for accurate distressed real estate data. He pioneered the online foreclosure industry in 1998 by aggregating data and developing a revolutionary and profitable business model during a time when most Internet companies were failing. He is a successful real estate investor, developer, broker and property asset manager who has launched multiple businesses in the real estate, banking and Internet technology sectors throughout a career that spans more than two decades.

On the Web:
www.Foreclosure.com
www.Twitter.com/foreclosure_com

Media contact:
Thomas Myers
Foreclosure.com
tmyers@foreclosure.com
Tel: (561) 981-5337 ext. 7381

Boca Raton, Fla. — January 6, 2010 — Foreclosure.com today announced that it will team up with Inman News to enhance the experience for real estate professionals who attend the annual three-day tradeshow at the Marriott Marquis Times Square in New York, N.Y., from Jan. 13-15, 2010.

“Real Estate Connect New York City 2010” is where more than 1,300 industry professionals gather each year to meet new customers, partners and collaborators in innovation, gaining the competitive advantage to keep up and get ahead.

Accordingly, Connect NYC 2010 attendees will have the opportunity to earn foreclosure and short sale designations through Foreclosure.com Agent University, which are universally recognized as the standard of excellence among real estate professionals.

The hands-on, deal-driven training is included in the cost of admission to Connect NYC 2010, meaning that agents who attend do not have to pay extra to earn two (Certified Foreclosure Agent and Certified Short Sale Agent) important designations.

It’s a savings of more than $1,300, according to Foreclosure.com Director of Education, Linda Yates.

“We know that the agents who have not yet focused on the booming distressed real estate market could be struggling to close deals,” said Yates. “This is their chance to change all that in one fell swoop and start the New Year off right with incredible learning experiences that will be invaluable assets for the rest of their careers.”

Foreclosure.com will host a live, full-day interactive seminar on Jan. 12, 2010, at Connect NYC 2010, certifying agents with its short sale curriculum. Upon completion, Certified Short Sale Agents will be able to get their Certified Foreclosure Agent designations online.

To register for “Real Estate Connect New York City 2010,” and take advantage of the certified short sale and foreclosure agent training while at the show, visit www.inman.com/conferences/CSSA. Please use code “CSSA” at registration.

For local agents who may be in the area, but unable to attend the full conference, Foreclosure.com is also opening up both training opportunities on Jan. 12 to non-conference attendees for its lowest price ever.

In addition, those who are attending Connect NYC 2010, but registered before this limited-time offer was announced, are also able to take advantage of this certification bundle.

Registered agents and those who want to attend the onsite training only should call (866) 382-4445 or visit www.AgentUniversity.Foreclosure.com today.

About Foreclosure.com Agent University

Foreclosure.com Agent University offers serious real estate professionals the best selection of training opportunities and certification programs available in the industry today. Our designations are universally recognized as the standard of excellence. Certified agents stand out among their peers, closing more deals and earning higher commissions. We provide agents with invaluable knowledge, skills and tools that ensure consistent success … even in the most challenging markets. Our industry-leading certification programs, Certified Foreclosure Agent and Certified Short Sale Agent, offer varying degrees of participation at the lowest possible prices

On the Web:

Foreclosure.com Agent University (www.AgentUniversity.Foreclosure.com)

If you’re in “D-Town” for The Five Star Default Servicing Conference and Expo at Fort Worth Convention Center be sure to swing through (Booth 117, Hall B) and say hello — if you can squeeze in!

The show runs from Sept. 20 to 23, 2009. We’re available to talk shop during that time.

Remember, if you’re not at Five Star in Dallas or somehow missed us, we’re always free (and eager) to chat about business during normal office hours (Monday-Friday,
8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. ET).

Give us a shout!

We’re on the road again!

The Foreclosure.com team will offer agents and brokers two incredible money-saving certification opportunities at The Five Star Default Servicing Conference and Expo this weekend (Sept. 20-23, 2009) .

Certified Foreclosure Agent and Certified Short Sale Agent training will be offered at significantly reduced prices for attendees at the Forth Worth Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. In addition, we’ll be demonstrating our revolutionary automated short sale solution, QuickSale.com, which helps you easily close these “complicated” deals in record time.

Certification benefits include:

• Close more deals
  • Plug your pipeline with leads
  • Earn big commissions
• Negotiate deals faster
  • Learn expert techniques
  • Learn mitigation secrets
• Get noticed by buyers
  • Reach the largest qualified buyer pool
  • Enjoy top placement in our directory
• Get noticed by lenders
  • Become a preferred listing agent
  • Emerge as a “go to” expert

The trained agents who complete our programs emerge as listing powerhouses. It’s knowledge, techniques and strategies that put you on the cutting edge in this tough economy.

Find out how to take advantage of our various training opportunities that we have available in Dallas and beyond after the jump. Get knowledge, techniques and strategies that put you on the cutting edge in this tough economy!

The best way to get started (if you plan to be at Five Star in Dallas) is to sign up at Booth 117 for a free workshop presentation. Space is limited!

We’re in meeting room “Stockyards 2″ at the Omni Downtown Fort Worth, which is next to the convention center.

Here is the schedule:

Monday, Sept. 21, 2009

• Session 1: 1:30 p.m.
• Session 2: 3:00 p.m.
• Session 3: 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009

• Session 4: 9:00 a.m.
• Session 5: 10:30 a.m.
• Session 6: 1:30 p.m.
• Session 7: 3:00 p.m.
• Session 8: 4:30 p.m.

The best way to get started (if you’re not at Five Star in Dallas) is to visit our Web site at http://agentuniversity.foreclosure.com or call us at (866) 382-4445.

LEARN TO MAKE THIS MARKET WORK FOR YOU!

Here are two quick pictures I snapped with my iPhone this morning:

Can’t wait to chat with several great industry contacts, “pick up the latest ideas” and “spend a full day of learning and networking.”

Looking forward to that genuine Bacardi Mojito at the closing event, too.

Here are two quick pictures I snapped with my iPhone today:

Next up is the Inman Bloggers Connect workshop and then the “Real Estate Connect San Francisco 2009″ tradeshow from Aug. 5 through Aug. 7.

Feel free to stop by our booth (#128) to talk shop or just to say “hi.” We look forward to seeing more great people this week!