Not sure how many of you have been to the VAR Convention before, but this was my first time here so I had no idea what to expect. Though there were a variety of things I learned and took home from the convention, the biggest thing I got out of the experience was a better understanding of what VAR’s role was and that VAR actually cared very much about it members (yes, I was a skeptic up until very recently).
VAR does seem to care about what it’s members think and how they feel on issues as illustrated by it’s staff, management and board members – they took the time to stop by, listen to and engage with myself and others in discussions about everything ranging from disclosure issues on blogs to VAR’s desire for increased interaction with members and it’s role in the future. This kind of forward thinking and interaction is exactly what VAR needs to help retain it’s current members and attract new ones, as well as help it’s Realtor members remain competitive and efficient in their business.
Thank you to everyone at VAR for putting this together and helping to change my views. Definitely looking forward to the next VAR Convention and BloggerCon being even bigger and better.
October 4, 2007 at 4:20 pm
I second D’s thoughts. It was a pleasant surprise to find the staff actually listening to feedback and thinking about what is ahead our industry.
October 4, 2007 at 6:59 pm
I’m home! I’m exahusted! After attending the convention as an agent for the first time instead of a guest, I have lots of papers to go through. Matthew and I had so much to talk about on the way home, it seemed like 30 minutes instead of 2 hours. I’m so thankful that we can bounce ideas off each other and work together to help his business. Enjoy organizing all your ideas this weekend!
October 4, 2007 at 8:06 pm
And I’ll throw my voice behind those of Danilo and the rest – it’s heartening to hear and see that VAR is listening. Thank you to Scott, Ben, et. al.
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