If the second annual National Real Estate On-line Convention and Exposition, sponsored by The Real Estate Cyberspace Society, meets its goals, it will have the most attendance of any real estate convention in history.

The convention, which takes place entirely online, debuted last year in April 2002, attracted 20,783 real estate professionals from 36 Countries over five days.

Real Estate CyberSpace Society Convention director Angela Portosa, reported last year, "Attendees made 93,738 Booth Visits and contacted exhibitors for more information 33,478 times."

• 11 percent of the attendees purchased a product or service at the Expo.
• 31percent intend to purchase a product or service they saw there and
• 75 percent are going to look into buying a product or service they saw at the convention.
• 37 percent of attendees indicated they are going to tell a friend about a product or service they found at the convention.

This year's convention is expected to attract over 50,000 real estate professionals over the five days of the event (April 24-28). There is no charge for attendees to register, and the event is open to the real estate community worldwide. (Editor's note: For registration information, click here.

The convention will feature three general sessions, and over 30 nationally recognized real estate trainers, authors and industry experts. in six educational tracks: Top Networking Trainers; Top Technology Authors; Top Commercial Experts; Top International Pros; CyberAgent Tips and Tricks: and Major Industry Leaders.

Five of the 33 speakers including keynote speakers CyberStar Allen F. Hainge, the Society's Jack Peckham and Tips and Tricks' Stephen Canale are columnists for Realty Times.

The convention will also feature the products and services Exposition. Attendees will visit the On-Line Expo to view and purchase products and services of interest, and to qualify for door prizes, drawings and raffles. The Expo features special navigation and with a simple click, the attendee will be at the booth of his or her choice! Over 200 Booths will be open 24 hours a day during the event each offering valuable door prizes.

Society Executive Director, John M. Peckham III said, "Attendees will learn and receive handout materials from top-notch nationally recognized speakers, see the latest products and services at the On-Line Expo, network at the Convention's Virtual Networking Center be able to enjoy some fun and relaxation in the Convention On-line Social Center."

He adds, "The only thing missing will be out of pocket costs for airfare, hotel bills, lost shoe leather, aching muscles, travel hassle and registration fees - and time away from home!"

Published: February 17, 2003

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