Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) Sponsoring Next-Generation Technology Event

LISLE, IL--(Aug 2, 2011) - If it is emerging, groundbreaking or a market-leading technology for real estate professionals, it is covered during Xplode Conference Chicago on August 19, 2011, at the Doubletree Hotel in downtown Chicago. 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 noise and clutter on the subjects that matter most, with direction straight from the experts. Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) is the Contributing Sponsor for this year's event.

Xplode Conference Chicago will offer unbelievable amounts of thought-provoking information and insight on MLS tools, social media, mobile marketing and much more to ensure MRED 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 MRED is working to guide its customers to increase marketing outreach, reduce overhead costs and sell more real estate by using technology.

Topics at Xplode Conference Chicago include:

• Mobile Marketing & Lead Conversion
• Search, Syndication & Digital Listings
• Social Media Madness
• The Revolution of Video
• Wordpress & 2011 bloggers update
• Digital Transactions

Xplode Founder Matt Fagioli said, "Chicago is one of the most vibrant real estate markets in the United States and we are thrilled to be coming to town in a couple of weeks!"

"Technology has and will continue to change the way agents do business," said MRED CEO Russ Bergeron. "If our customers are not ready to use the latest industry specific and consumer technologies, their lead generation, sales and customer satisfaction will suffer. It is a top priority at MRED to provide access to leading resources and facilitate best practice training for our customers. Xplode Conference Chicago is another way for MRED to deliver on this promise."

The event will feature over twenty (20) speakers from around the country, each giving a snapshot of their expertise in order to provide actionable advice for attendees. The day will also provide ample networking time. For more information and to register visit chicago.xplodethis.com.

About MRED
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) is the real estate data aggregator and distributor providing the largest multiple listing service by listing volume to almost 8,000 real estate offices and nearly 40,000 customers, including brokers, agents and appraisers. MRED has expanded well into the "collar" counties surrounding Chicagoland, and its property information encompasses northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin and northwest Indiana.

About Xplode
Xplode Conference 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 the super-successful launch event in Austin, Texas on February 10, 2011, Xplode now features real estate conferences on technology in a host of US cities in 2011. The spring series included Destin (FL) on May 19th, Orlando (FL) on June 9th and Washington DC on June 23rd. After Chicago on August 19th, Xplode's fall 2011 events include Dallas (TX) and Atlanta (GA). Xplode Conference also highlights the most powerful real estate technology and marketing products. Sponsors include Market Leader, Mobile Real Estate ID, vScreen, RPR, Realtor.com, Zillow, Homefinder, NCI, Exit Realty, Diverse Solutions and more. For more information, please visit XplodeThis.com.