By Brian Summerfield, Online Editor, REALTOR® Magazine

Brad Nix, producer of RETSO, the event formally known as RE TechSouth, believes that innovation is driven forward by “doers,” the people who are willing to experiment with new technologies and figure out how they can be used for practical applications. These folks are on the left side of the bell curve of technical adoption, and are often very familiar with new products and solutions before they go mainstream. (Think blogging, social media, and tablets.)

“Doers are the risk takers,” Nix says. “They’re the ones who jump without a net.”

Many of the “doers” in real estate will be at RETSO, which is happening in Atlanta this week. I had a chance to catch up with Nix and fellow event producer Mike Pennington recently, and they offered a sneak preview of some of the key topics that will be addressed at the conference. Continue reading »