Yesterday was the Real Estate Bar Camp in San Francisco at the Swedish American Hall. This was my first bar camp of any kind and I must say it was great. For those of you not familiar with a bar camp think of an ad hoc conference. People know to show up but the sessions and topics are picked right on the spot and whoever wants to lead a session may do so, anyone can be a speaker. Once the speakers are chose and the times are set up, the fun begings. Multiple sessions go on at the same time so you just pick what sessions you want to attend and then go. Here are the pics from the event:
![chris peri chris peri](https://thefutureorganization.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/p1040723-300x225.jpg)
“Why So Serious?” Mr. Chris Peri taking care of business
![panel re bar camp panel](https://thefutureorganization.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/p1040724-300x225.jpg)
“5 Must have social networking tools for realtors”
![schedule re bar camp 2008 schedule re bar camp 2008](https://thefutureorganization.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/p10407251-225x300.jpg)
This is what the schedule looked like, Andy Kafuman did an awesome job coordinating
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Another shot of the schedule with a random finger and Andy Kaufman’s hand
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“Stairway to heaven”
![people talking in the hall way re bar camp 2008](https://thefutureorganization.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/p1040729-225x300.jpg)
Random shot of folks talking
![discussion on social media for training re bar camp 2008 panel](https://thefutureorganization.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/p1040730-300x225.jpg)
How can realtors use web 2.0 tools for training?
![another panel discussion panel discussion re bar camp 2008](https://thefutureorganization.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/p1040731-300x225.jpg)
Panel discussion on guerilla markering tactics
![random discussions in the hall re bar camp 2008 discussions](https://thefutureorganization.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/p1040735-300x225.jpg)
Random discussions happening all over the place
![folks gathering around for story time re bar camp 2008 talks](https://thefutureorganization.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/p1040734-300x225.jpg)
Getting ready for another session
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The aftermath
Overall the event was a great success. I found it very interesting to hear how folks in the real estate industry are using social media tools foster and build relationships. There were many interesting sessions and many interesting people. Thanks again for everyone who helped put Real Estate Bar Camp together. I’m definitely looking forward to my next bar camp, I actually like the crazy environment and ad hoc discussions, it feels more personal and it’s easier to connect with other people
Thanks for reading
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