One of my joys is the experience of connections. For the last couple of years I have watched many fascinating people enter into the field of my experience that brought with them a network of connections. I'm always curious how life will unfold and how connected networks will connect with other networks and what will come of it all.

It's one of the great things about blogging and the evolution of the Internet.

Today, I was privileged to join Pat Kitano of TransparentRE and Jim Walberg of The Bay Area Team in a discussion of where the future of real estate and the real estate agent may be heading. We met up at Starbucks in the Marketplace Center in San Ramon, Ca. All three of us attended the weekly Realtors Marketing Association meeting just across the street at the San Ramon Community Center.

After Jim hassled a bit to get his WiFi connected (see my rant on that), the lively discussion began. It was great to sit back and listen to Jim & Pat converse. They each bring a completely unique perspective, experience and history to the table, but it was clear they share a common vision of where they feel real estate is going.

All of us think there are huge opportunities available for those willing to "step out into thin air" as Jim says – trusting that the ground will rise up to meet your foot.

Just a great morning with connections.