What the heck is an RE BeerCamp?

You may have heard a something about REBarCamp and wondered what it was, was it held in a bar or was it just for Steelworkers.

Here’s a quick PSA.

The RE in REBarCamp stands for Real Estate.  The event is usually free to attend but always very popular and you must RSVP.  It’s an Un-Conference with no preset agenda.  At the start, the attendees propose what they would like to learn about.  Once a schedule is set, different areas hold specific discussions.  These discussions led by an industry leader who is there to freely disseminate real information.  No hype, no sales pitches.  Each session is highly interactive (you are not just listening to a speaker).

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http://REBarCamp.com

After a full day of learning there is usually a networking event afterwards.  These tend to be in a bar or cocktail lounge close by, hence the term “BeerCamp”.

I highly encourage you to attend a REBarCamp in your area but more than that, may I suggest you also bring someone along who has never heard of a REBarCamp?

I’ll be at REBarCamp/San Francisco and REBarCamp/Lynchburg

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44 commentsMike Mueller • July 10 2009 04:05PM

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Wow, I hope the information learned at REbarCamp doesn't disappear like that beer did.

Posted by Steve Kappre | NMLS# 217008 NJ Mortgage Loan Officer | 856-419-3561 (Treasury Mortgage | Mortgage Company - New Jersey) almost 3 years ago

Will you also be in town for Real Estate Connect? I believe our flight is coming in the night of the REbar Camp San Fran. Hope we can catch the end of the event and meet some great people.

Posted by Adam Weart (softRealty.com) almost 3 years ago

MIKE, This was awesome. I loved it. Great job explaining the whole concept and doing in fun, laid-back atmosphere. Your the Master of Video...  " We're not Worthy, We're not Worthy "

Posted by Thomas Cunningham Coastal Carolina Real Estate Connection (Buyers' Choice Realty) almost 3 years ago

Steve - No.  What you learn at a REBarCamp stays with you for life!  : )

Adam - I will be at Inman as well.  Look forward to seeing you there.

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Posted by Mike Mueller (Tech and Social Media Consultant) almost 3 years ago

Well I will be at Lynchburg and looking forward to meeting you!  I will be at the VA Beach one.

Posted by Naoma Doriguzzi - New Media Director (Virginia Beach) almost 3 years ago

I haven't heard of one being held in the Detroit area yet.  But hopefulle there will be one soon.

Posted by Russ Ravary - Metro Detroit homes - Michigan Real estate & Mortgage info (Remerica Hometown One) almost 3 years ago

AHA! I love the simplicity of your explanation!

Posted by Greg Nino Houston Texas (RE/MAX West Houston Professionals) almost 3 years ago

Hey Mike,

Oh darn, I was hoping to see a bunch of steel workers...

Anway, I attended the last one if Newport a couple of weeks ago and you're right my head was spinning. Hope to make it to S.F. the day before Inman, right?

Posted by Orange Co. Real Estate~Lynda Eisenmann, Broker-Owner,CRS,CDPE,GRI,SRES, Brea,CA (Preferred Home Brokers) almost 3 years ago

IMPRESSIVE, Mike! Some of the finest drinking I've seen since college. Bring one to TEXAS!!

Posted by Kim Daugherty, d + b real estate McKinney, TX REALTOR Broker/Owner (www.RealFamilyRealEstate.com) almost 3 years ago

Where there is beer, there will be real estate agents.  These are very productive and I was sorry to have had to miss the one in MA.

Posted by Joan Whitebook Southern New Hampshire (BHG The Masiello Group) almost 3 years ago

Ah - to be at a RE-beer bar camp!  Great video Mike - and I love your retweet button!  How'd you do that??

Posted by Lee & Pamela St. Peter Raleigh Realtors® Raleigh North Carolina Homes for sale (Prudential YSU Realty - (919) 645-2522 ) almost 3 years ago
Thanks for the post, and the video today. Patricia Aulson/portsmouth nh
Posted by PATRICIA AULSON, REALTOR Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes (PRUDENTIAL VERANI REALTY- Portsmouth NH Real Estate ) almost 3 years ago

I'd love to come and I'll try to drag Steve along. You guys can reminisce about The Death Ride!

Posted by Christianne Gordon, REALTOR® e-PRO CDPE SFR Carson Valley Real Estate Specialist (Carson Valley Homes and Land - RE/MAX Realty Affiliates) almost 3 years ago

Sounds like fun.  Hope you learned something while you were there.

Posted by Bridget Cella, e-Pro Realtor (Re/Max Connection) almost 3 years ago

Mike - the RE Bar Camps are an amazing experience for anyone with an interest in technology, blogging and social media in general, no matter what the lever of knowledge. Having been to 2 so far this year (and hopefully the next one coming up at Inman in SF, and then the one being planned for San Diego at the NAR meetings in November) I find these are some of the best interactive and networking experiences around. And they are FREE! You have absolutely NOTHING to lose and a ton to gain.

Jeff

Posted by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Homes for Sale ~ 760-840-1360 (Solutions Real Estate (CA DRE Lic. # 01490977)) almost 3 years ago

Actuallly, the REBar Camp in Newport Beach a few weeks ago was in a dive bar ; )

There's so much great information.

Posted by Christine Donovan Costa Mesa CA Homes Broker/Attorney 800-610-7253 DRE01267479 (Donovan Blatt Team - Donovan Group Realty) almost 3 years ago

I have been to two REbarCamps... they are great.  The information is awesome, and the networking is even better.  And I am really working hard to try to make Lynchburg because YOU are going to be there...

Posted by Lane Bailey - REALTOR & Car Guy (Century 21 Results Realty) almost 3 years ago

Just noticed the Alltop feature graphic in your sidebar. Congrats on that, Mike! And yes, I really stopped the video to read the disclaimer.

Posted by John Novak - Las Vegas and Henderson NV Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace) almost 3 years ago

Mike.. Sounds like alot of fun.. maybe we can get one to Clarksville or even Nashville

Posted by Roland Woodworth,SFR - Clarksville Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource (Keller Williams Realty) almost 3 years ago

I bet the after sessions are just as fun as the main events.

Posted by Chris Olsen Broker Owner Cleveland Ohio Real Estate (Olsen Ziegler Realty) almost 3 years ago

Great video Mike. Very creative. Any Florida REBars coming up?

Posted by Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc almost 3 years ago

I have been to a few rebar camps. some have been structured. I think that is a mistake. The best events I have attended have involved a lot of small group sessions where we can sit in a circle and actually have a conversation.

Posted by Teresa Boardman (Saint Paul Home Realty) almost 3 years ago

Mike - I didn't stop the video - that would be too easy.  Instead I kept rewinding it every few moments.  I see you still have one group you can post this to.  How about "Build A Better Vlog"?

Posted by Matt Stigliano (Kimberly Howell Properties (210) 646-HOME) almost 3 years ago
Mike - I attended my ReBar Camp in Newport Beach a couple of weeks ago, and it was excellent, and a great opportunity to network.
Posted by Sharon Paxson Newport Beach Real Estate (Prudential California Realty, DRE License 01501912) almost 3 years ago

Jeff - Those who know , know.  We can only hope they listen to us when we say GO!

John - it was a surprise to me (Alltop)  A great surprise!

Lane - Really hope to catch up with you in Lynchburg. (but I understand)

T - Absolutely!  I have watched some of the streaming video coming from some of these events and thought "This isn't a REBarCamp..." 

Matt - Fixed it!  : )

If you are wondering if there's a REBarCamp in your area... check out the website.  If there isn't - Start One!  Just ask me how.

 

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Posted by Mike Mueller (Tech and Social Media Consultant) almost 3 years ago

I missed the Philly one in May and wish I could have been there.

Posted by Erica Ramus - Ramus Realty Group - Pottsville, PA almost 3 years ago

Look forward to Inman News and normally they spnosor a bloggers and beer the night before the bonus session day. I may have to move up my reservations a day for this.

Posted by Joe Pryor.com REALTOR® Oklahoma Investment Properties (Redbud Realty) almost 3 years ago

I haven't been to a Rebar camp yet...looking forward to attending one...or two!  I've heard they are amazing :) 

Posted by Elizabeth Cooper-Golden Huntsville AL MLS - (Huntsville Alabama Real Estate, (@ Homes Realty Group)) almost 3 years ago

Great video, BTW :)

Posted by Elizabeth Cooper-Golden Huntsville AL MLS - (Huntsville Alabama Real Estate, (@ Homes Realty Group)) almost 3 years ago

I wanna go too! 

Posted by Ann Allen CDPE SRES ASP e-PRO REALTOR® ~ Hoover AL Homes for Sale (RE/MAX Advantage South) almost 3 years ago

I attended my first RE Barcamp in Phili.  It was an amazing turn for me!  It represents the best and brightest of our industry and a sharing you don't often see in other venues.  Thanks for reminding me I should shout it out more.

Posted by Keller Williams Metro Team Realty almost 3 years ago

Mike...

A little Rain Bird told me you were serving beer over here :)

TLW...ROAR!

Posted by "The Lovely Wife" (Broker Bryant's Wife) The One And Only TLW. (President-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc.) almost 3 years ago

I am trying to get my fellow NE Ohio Realtors pumped up and attend ReBar Camp in Columbus, Ohio this Aug 19th. Thanks for the info, I will use this to get my point across. Your timing is perfect. Wish you were coming to C-Bus, would like to meet you.

Posted by Akron Ohio Homes for Sale David M. Childress (Howard Hanna Real Estate Services) almost 3 years ago

 MIKE....rebarcampREBar camp was one of the greatest learning experiences you can go to..I think ..and this is only my personal opinion ..it should take the place of  the present continuing education in place for Real Estate agents..LOVED IT!

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Posted by Hannah Williams (Re/Max Eastern inc.) almost 3 years ago

hickup.....burp! 

Nice Mike, now I have to ask, have you ever been to a REBAR Camp?  WOW! Those boys can drink....

Posted by Brad Andersohn (Zillow - Outreach Manager) almost 3 years ago

great post! thank you for sharing. love reading all the nice comments from all the awesome real estate agents!!! thx again!

Posted by Ginger Moore (Wilkinson & Associates Realty) almost 3 years ago

I'm trying...  We are talking about the details. 

Posted by Lane Bailey - REALTOR & Car Guy (Century 21 Results Realty) almost 3 years ago

Mike - Thanks for adding it in there.  I think it's a great example of what you can do with video (and of course the custom Mueller jersey caught my eye as well).

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Posted by Matt Stigliano (Kimberly Howell Properties (210) 646-HOME) almost 3 years ago

I actually did two versions of this.  One with jusy a toast at the end and then this one.  Figured this one was more memorable and added a little humor.

Matt - My pleasure! The "Wild" Jersey?  That was all for you!  ; )

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Posted by Mike Mueller (Tech and Social Media Consultant) almost 3 years ago

I'm still drinking, but whatever.
LOVED the video and signing up right now!

Tamara

Posted by Tamara Dorris (Davis & Davis ) almost 3 years ago
REBarCamp is a great investment of your time. I'm attending one right now in Virginia Beach. Highly recommend this for any agent in the country.
Posted by Drick Ward (EXiT REALTY CENTRAL) almost 3 years ago

What a great idea ... thanks for sharing.

Posted by Julie Nelson (The Nelson Project / Keller Williams Austin) almost 3 years ago

Hey Mike!

Just stumbled on this post & YES, I did stop it to read... Hah!

It appears you & I would be dangerous at BEER Camp together!

Bottoms up!

Posted by Brian Morgenweck Broker/Owner, GRI, CRS, ABR, SRS (Power Realty Group, LLC Bergen County, NJ ) 8 months ago

Brian!  Beer Buddies for sure!

Posted by Mike Mueller (Tech and Social Media Consultant) 8 months ago

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