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Lynnea Miller, Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon (Bend Premier Real Estate)

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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I haven't been for several years but I always found the technology sessions to be very useful, along with the networking with others from around the state, and catching up with friends. Hope yours is a great meeting!

Oct 03, 2017 08:47 PM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

It depends 

Oct 04, 2017 04:28 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I just attended ours a few weeks ago, I attend every year and always leave filled with ideas and contacts.

Oct 03, 2017 08:52 PM
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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

I always enjoyed the wide variety of educational sessions, trade-show, and networking.

Oct 04, 2017 06:25 AM
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

no - not enough time in the year

Oct 04, 2017 06:17 AM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I do not, they are very "clicky" here and franchises tend to stay together and can be not so nice to anyone else. 

Oct 04, 2017 05:28 AM
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Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

I do when able. This year it is held four hours away (if weather cooperates) in one of the most expensive towns in the state and I'm way too busy.

Oct 04, 2017 05:17 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I don't attend, even when they are held here in Dallas.

Oct 04, 2017 05:13 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Only attended a state convention once in over 40 years. 

Oct 04, 2017 05:06 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

On the way this morning. I have been in leadership for awhile at the local, state, and national level.

Oct 04, 2017 04:58 AM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

No. Never been interested or wanted to travel to one.

Oct 04, 2017 04:30 AM
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Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
“Experience, reliable, leadership”

I was at the Maryland REALTORS convention in Ocean City, Always great to network w/ other agents , picked up CE hours, RPAC had event w/ Governor Hogan & attended the installation banquet ,  the trip to the beach was well worth it!

Oct 04, 2017 04:06 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I have never attended my state's convention... not sure that I ever will. With limited time resources it becomes a question of where I feel my time is best spent.

Oct 03, 2017 10:56 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

 The Trade Show, and catching up with friends from around Florida.

Oct 03, 2017 09:53 PM
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Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®
Carmel by the Sea, CA
Rothwell Realty Inc. CA#01968433 Carmel-by-the-Sea

I go to the Honolulu Board of Realtors one every chance I get. I'm a broker there. Excellent trade show, technology updates, plus make a lot of new contacts in a beautiful tropical venue. The next one is in December What's not to like?

Oct 03, 2017 09:46 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

I have not attended one - yet. Next year, NAR is in Boston - so I will, Lynnea Miller.

Oct 03, 2017 09:43 PM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Good for you, Lynnea.  I have not attended a state convention.  Yet.   Some of the seminars seem interesting "on paper" but never felt enough motivation to sign up.  

Oct 03, 2017 09:37 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

No, after about 5 years it was just more of the same.  I do however attend my GREEA convention annually which is filled with information and new stuff to learn (Georgia Real Estate Educators Association) 

Oct 03, 2017 09:30 PM
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Jim Cheney
Saint Francis Property Santa Rosa, CA - Santa Rosa, CA
Rincon Valley Realtor 707.494.1055

I've never been Lynnea Miller 

Oct 03, 2017 09:29 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

The best thing about them to me is the networking - meeting agents from other areas of the state and hearing about their markets, marketing and just getting to know them.

Enjoy, Lynnea!

Oct 03, 2017 09:22 PM
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Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Rarely do I attend as I tend to shy away from crowds 

Oct 04, 2017 06:40 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

I won't drink the Kool-Aid.

However, I do attend the vendor forums and set up station at a conversation area in the lobby.  When I display TAMPA, agents from Sarasota, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Gainsville and Tallahassee are looking to expand their network. That is what is most important to me.

Oct 04, 2017 05:58 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

We do not

Oct 04, 2017 05:47 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I do not.

Oct 04, 2017 05:42 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

no...I was never interested enough to make time.... 

Oct 04, 2017 05:33 AM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I usually get more from the trades and the new technology emerging.  Did not attend this year, it is this week, and on vacation.

Oct 06, 2017 07:16 PM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Heading to the CAR Convention next week in San Diego

Oct 06, 2017 07:39 AM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

I don't attend conventions; do occasional learning seminars. Most of the time somebody is trying to sell something.

Oct 05, 2017 07:25 AM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I do not

Oct 04, 2017 07:06 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 do go and there are multiple advantages for going. I meet the right people on the state level, get CE classes, become involved in chapters are state level, networking and make our local association more visible.

Oct 04, 2017 06:20 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

No.

Oct 04, 2017 04:40 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

No, never been.  Thought about it though this year, since it's in San Diego and a friend of mine lives there (plus it's a good vacation spot) and I'd get to meet Thomas J. Nelson, Realtor,CRS,e-Pro.  Ultimately, inaction on the idea lead to me not going.

Oct 04, 2017 10:34 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I did once.  I attended NAR once.  I feel no desire to attend another.  Enjoy your convention!

Oct 04, 2017 09:28 AM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

They always have these during my busiest season so I've never gone

Oct 04, 2017 08:25 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

The advantages are gained knowledge and effective networking.

Oct 04, 2017 06:43 AM