Real Estate Connect NYC got underway yesterday with a series of panels that talked about real estate and new business models causing a seismic shift in the interface between real estate professionals and consumers. Major players from all segments of the industry share ideas. Shown at right is Brad Inman, conference host.

Saul Klein (center), CEO, Real Estate Electronic Publishing Co., home of RealTown, offers encouragement and support to Point2A Agent execs Brendan King (left) and Wendell Willek, who rocked the industry with news of a National Listing Service last week.

Saul greets Allan Dalton (right)  of REALTOR.com.

... and Brendan King meets Bernice Ross, who is slated to conduct an online coaching seminar for real estate agents at his Point2 Agent digs on the Web.





Sellsius bloggers (left to right)  Rudolph D. Bachraty III  and Joseph Ferrara enjoy a moment with Phil Thomas Di Giulio from WelcomeMat.

 The Manhattan nightscape offered Andy Steuer and Bernice Ross a nice backdrop as they shared thoughts about search engine marketing in The View lounge at the Real Estate Connect conference headquarters hotel, Marriott New York Marquis.