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San Francisco, Fisherman's Wharf with Ardell, Kim Harris, Kevin Tomlinson, and Jon Washburn

Fisherman's Wharf with Ardell,Kevin Tomlinson, Kim Harris, and Jon WashburnThe best part of the Inman Conference is hanging out with new and old friends, especially when they live in different states! I thoroughly enjoyed the company of Seattle Realtors Ardell Della Loggia and Kim Harris (her partner in crime), and Kevin Thomlinson, luxury property realtor with EWM in Miami. Ardell mentored Kevin as his coach in ActiveRain's Project Blogger, so the discussion over crab cocktails, clam chowder and delicious cioppino at the Fisherman's Wharf was fascinating.

Some of what I appreciated from our discussion:
  • Don't post anything in a blog you're not comfortable the world knowing.
  • Be yourself. Don't worry about trying to create an image or to seem a certain way. Buyers and sellers are normal people who want to work with and connect with other real people. So forget the stodginess and let them see you're real.
  • Don't put so much emphasis into the car you drive. Although some brokers are convinced all their agents must by the newest, flashiest car, drive what you like and be sensitive to your target market (as opposed to just trying to impress their socks off)
  • Remember to have fun as an agent.
  • Respect yourself, respect your value, respect your clients, and know when to say no.
11 comments • Sara Washburn • August 04 2007 03:24PM

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Hi Sara -- Wish I could have been there with you for the delicious food and great conversation.  I really like your last two points.  They are the easiest and quickest to lose however.  Aloha
Posted by Bruce Bourgault, Vice President, Mpro (Central Pacific Homeloans) over 3 years ago
Bruce, true! That's why they're the hardest!
Posted by Sara Washburn (Realty Executives Brio) over 3 years ago
Sara -- I am sooooo homesick for the Bay Area.  I remember all of the wonderful times -- and the fresh air and frsh crab.  I also would have like to attend the conference.  There is so much I could learn -- however, thanks for sharing those tips.  They ring true for me. 
Posted by Joan Whitebook, ABR,e-Pro,CEBA Southern New Hampshire (Buyer's Option Realty Services) over 3 years ago

Hi Sara - love the points you made in this post, and thanks for sharing that picture.  I bet that was a very entertaining and enlightening dinner you had with that group.  Love the last 2 points - so very important to always remember.

Ann

Posted by Portsmouth NH Homes Condos - Ann Cummings New Hampshire REALTOR® (RE/MAX Coast to Coast - Portsmouth New Hampshire) over 3 years ago
Sara, I think the most fun for me would have been meeting everyone from activerain. Great pictures.
Posted by Missy Caulk-Ann Arbor-Realtor® Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams-Ann Arbor) over 3 years ago
Thanks for sharing, Sara. I think there was more I learned from conversations outside the scheduled sessions than inside them.
Posted by Sharon Simms St Pete FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS (ALVA International, Inc.) over 3 years ago
I've been enjoying reading all the comments and observations from the conference.  It is clear that it was a very good opportunity to network, learn and share ideas.  I wish I had been able to make it!
Posted by Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate over 3 years ago
I love your pointers and one day you folks can swim here and get together with us ..okay?
Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) over 3 years ago

Just a simple dinner with friends, but clearly on of the two highlights of the trip.  The other being taking the decals off the BlogTourUSA RV with Joe and Rudy, Kim and Kevin. 

Here's my observation.  The people I already liked from their blogs...I also liked in person.  The people I wasn't crazy about from their blogs...I didn't like in person.  Your online persona is not different from your real life persona.  Rarely is it not a match.

That's why blogging will attract the clients you like most...or you deserve most :)

Great meeting you Sarah.  Can't wait to see your Active Rain Podcast Interviews.  You were awesome at podcasting!!

Posted by ARDELL DellaLoggia (Sound Realty) over 3 years ago

    Hi Sarah,  It was great meeting you. Glad you liked the food---I liked the company..

    Kim Harris

Posted by Kim Harris-Broker/Owner/Sound Realty (Sound Realty) over 3 years ago
What fun.  And your last comment, "when to say no" could generate a lot of discussion in Florida.   I'll say no more.  I've been to the Wharf, twice, and I would love to go back again.  
Posted by Patsy Ittner, Your Premier Broker Selling St. Augustine Real Estate (Little Fox Realty) over 3 years ago

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