BREAKING THE MOLD: MRIS to Host a Next-Generation Technology Event

Xplode Your Business with Real Estate in Real Time Technology Conference June 23, 2011

ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--If it's emerging, groundbreaking, or a market-leading technology for real estate professionals, it's covered during the Real Estate in Real Time conference on June 23, 2011 in Silver Spring, MD. Tech-savvy real estate professionals looking to increase their business with the next-generation of technology tools and digital marketing will be able to rise above the clutter and take away the real deal on the subjects that matter most, direct from the experts. Real Estate in Real Time is presented by MRIS, the leading developer of real estate technology and the nation’s largest MLS, in partnership with Xplode Conferences.

“MRIS partnered with Xplode Conferences to break the mold and host a tech conference unlike traditional events”

Real Estate in Real Time will offer unbelievable amounts of thought-provoking information and insight on MLS tools, social media, mobile marketing, and much more to ensure MRIS customers are ahead of the curve. This one-day conference features cutting edge tips, tools, and tricks in an-easy-to-digest format so agents can leverage digital marketing and best practices from the field to execute more real estate transactions at a lower cost. Real estate is an ever-changing industry and MRIS is working to guide its customers to increase marketing outreach, reduce overhead costs, and sell more real estate by using technology.

“Videos, Facebook, widgets, texting – technology is changing the way agents do business,” remarks John L. Heithaus, CMO of MRIS. “If our customers’ toolkits aren’t ready to utilize the latest technology, consumer and industry specific, then their lead generation, sales, and customer satisfaction will decrease. Providing access to leading resources and facilitating best practice conversations to help our customers is a top priority for MRIS – our first technology conference is one way to deliver on that promise in real time.”

Real Estate in Real Time aims to provide strategic tools and knowledge so attendees can lead the innovation trend and create an impact on their business. The conference will allow attendees to dissect the topics of digital transactions, marketing 3.0, and video communications.

Topics at Real Estate in Real Time include:

• Dominant Platform of Mobile
• Evolution of Consumer Lifestyle Search
• Search, Syndication & Digital Listings
• Cellular Marketing – More Than Apps
• Beyond Lead Generation on Social Media
• The Revolution of Video
• Embedding Data for Thought Leadership

“MRIS partnered with Xplode Conferences to break the mold and host a tech conference unlike traditional events,” explains Heithaus. “We know how valuable time is for real estate professionals so we didn’t want to offer the average agenda and conference set-up. This event will be quick paced and extremely robust with game-changing takeaways.”

The event will feature over 25 speakers, including Jeff Turner, President of Zeek Interactive and Founder of Real Estate Shows; David Charron, CEO of MRIS; John Lim, CEO of Mobile Card Cast; and Chris Smith, voice of The Tech Savvy Agent; each giving a snapshot of their expertise in order to provide actionable advice for attendees. The day will also provide ample networking time. Tickets range from $139 to $199. For more information visit dc.xplodethis.com and follow #XplodeThis on Twitter.

Media interested in attending the event can contact Tina McCormack Beaty at 301-585-5034.

ABOUT MRIS

MRIS is real estate in real time™, enabling its customers to list and sell nearly $97 million in real estate each day and nearly $100 billion in listings and closed sales in 2009. A leading developer of real estate information technology, MRIS connects its customers with timely, accurate and actionable data with a growing portfolio of technology solutions, including broker and agent software products and an industry-leading consumer portal, HomesDatabase.com. Behind the scenes, the CURE Solutions Group subsidiary of MRIS provides back-end technology to other MLS systems through CURE, a proprietary solution. MRIS serves nearly 50,000 real estate professionals spanning a 22,000 square mile section of the Mid-Atlantic region, including Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and markets located in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Visit us at mris.com, “Like” us on Facebook.com/MRISonFB, and follow us on Twitter, @MRIS_REal_News.

ABOUT XPLODE

Xplode Conferences is a product of Helives, LLC based near Atlanta, Ga. Xplode builds great conferences for real estate in partnership with local associations and MLS organizations. After a super-successful launch event in Austin, Texas on February 10, 2011, Xplode will be featuring real estate conferences on technology in a host of US cities in 2011. Xplode Conference also highlights the most powerful real estate technology and marketing products. For more information, visit XplodeThis.com.