I wouldn't go if they paid me the $20.    The best networking is daily living of life!

Depends on the Event and who will be there. I pay to go to professional conferences Realtors, Foresters, etc.  but would not likely pay to go to a bar.

Depends on the event - if it presents an opportunity and future business, what's the $50 or so total expense, really?  Drop in the bucket if there's a return of a new business partner or future referrals.

I prefer "networking" in areas I'm interested in, though - I used to do Rotary International, and it was networking, but also a group of like minded individuals doing good stuff for the world ---- I paid to be a part of it, and it was networking, and worth every penny.

If the event is "just throw us $20 and anyone can come" though, I'd question the value.

YES, I've paid up to $200 and you do get what you pay for, The FREE ones are great when you are new and then you out grow them. Some of my biggest deals came from relationships that began at paid events. Many wouldn't and shouldn't, they know themselves well enough to pass on these events. You can't be a wall flower.

No, there are plenty of free great networking events and meetups

What? More much meet-ups? Where's Bob Crane ?

On the surface ... probably not. However, I'd like to know the origin of the event ... the people who will most likely be there. How established the group is, etc.  That fact that it is taking place in a bar from 6-9pm suggests it would not be my cup of tea.  If I were looking for a date ... maybe.

Probably not. 

Yes.

No I would not - we have quite a few of them here

sure go

Corinne Guest, Managing Broker nailed this one!

We get a similar invite here...not an area that I think would work for us..but if they moved it farther west...we would give it a spin.

$20 for paying for parking? If the event was interesting enough, I'd either find somewhere else to park or pay the $20 for a close spot.

Many events I have attended int eh past had a samll fee associated with them. I might very well pay the fee and check it out.

Raymond E. Camp - Create one of your own networking meeting. As Buffini & Company says, be the hub!

It would depend on who/what was being presented at the event.  If there were noone that I wanted to meet specifically, then generally I would not pay.

It totally depends upon the attendees - if they're high-profile, well-connected, heck yeah!  When you're in our business, you can never know enough people, Raymond E. Camp!

Depends . . . what, who, where, how important???

It depends on the event...usually the fee is for a good cause and its a write off!

I think it would depend on the kind of event and who was hosting or sponsoring it.  And if I had the time.

No

Raymond E. Camp It depends on the networking event. 

I receive all kind of invitations, some of them have a small fee since you get a drink and some food, sometimes paid parking. But most of them are free, sponsored by someone something like this even cost $500 but ONLY TODAY for first 200 attendees it is free! ( of course, it is free for everyone). 

Depends on the event and the group of people.  Might be worth it.

Not if it's at a bar. If the theme is something i'm interested in, i might go. A broker recently invited me to a Happy Hour in leesburg. It was from 8 to midnight. No thanks. i'm up at 4 am, and usually alseep by 8 or 9.

Not likely

I would, you never know, one deal pays for lots of them

Not a chance Raymond E. Camp 

 If drinks are included with the $20, go for it.  If it's a cash bar, no deal.

No, sorry.

No

That appears more Social than Business

I've been to a few and I really never came away with anything, so No, I would not pay to go to another event... I know a lot of agents who do... but it's not for me.

Raymond E. Camp It would depend on who is hosting the event and for what purpose.

If the cost was minimal enough, yes.

That would be a no for me. Too many free ones that are good.

I'm a big advocate of business networking groups. They work and I've gotten a lot of business from my networking groups. However, business networking groups generally meet on a weekly or monthly basis. If the event you're referring to is just a one-time event, I probably wouldn't pay to attend.

It depends on the event and an analysis of many factors.  The usual answer is no.

Probably not, i get a better outcome from networking right here and now

More information necessary. Can the other attendees really help my business and can I reciprocate?

My answer, probably not!  

depends on the event, a Realtor event no, a public event or Chamber event maybe depending on the event.

It can be difficult enough to fill seats for "free" events let alone FEE events. Measuring the IRR should be your guide. Whether a Tubman or a Jackson that twenty bucks will fund my other causes. 

I would need to know what kind of networking event it was and then detemine if it would be worth the monetary investment.

Depends on what kind of event, audience attending, and whor or whats on the agenda.

As a rule.....No way Jose....However, there are exceptions to the rule

only if I were a new agent looking for business.... and my networking would be political networking... it's not what you know, it's who you know.... I've always said it and I truly believe it... those who eventually DO understand the business, and know people who know people, will make a score.... just saying...

Probably not.

The only amount I would PAY is the time required to read the announcement.

HOWEVER, the best way to weed out the riff-raff is to require an investment.

Those who "invest" are serious.

Probably not, better ROI by calling past clients.