LAURELACKER.COM WINS COVETED IRED PRIME LOCATION SPOTLIGHT" AWARD

Laurel Acker today announced that laurelacker.com has won the coveted International Real Estate Digest (IRED) Prime Location Spotlight" Award. Awarded to less than 0.05% of the over 50,000 web sites reviewed by IRED, the Prime Location Spotlight puts the spotlight on those sites that are so compelling that even jaded web site reviewers bookmark them for frequent reference!"

BOSTON, MA -- November 5, 2002 -- Laurel Acker today announced that laurelacker.com, a web destination dedicated to providing content and advice to people interested in and involved in the Boston Real Estate market, has won the coveted International Real Estate Digest (IRED) Prime Location Spotlight" Award.

Awarded to less than 0.05% of the over 50,000 web sites reviewed by IRED, the Prime Location Spotlight puts the spotlight on those sites that are so compelling that even jaded web site reviewers bookmark them for frequent reference!"

According to the IRED.com criteria, recognized sites generally meet all the highest design criteria, ease of use, aesthetics, quality of information and usefulness, but most of all they have compelling content. Prime Location is not just a rating, it is a commendation; a recognition that a site offers an advancement of the medium."

IRED is recognized as a leading Real Estate information resource, and we are extremely pleased to be recognized as a 'Prime Location," said Laurel Acker. The strict editorial policy and independence of IREDs reviews make this award especially meaningful to me and my colleagues."

laurelacker.com has won several awards for its site design and content, including the Real Estate Library Pure Gold Award, the ABCs of Real Estate Gold Award, and the Golden Web Award. In addition, laurelacker.com is featured on boston.about.com as a key resource for people interested in Boston Real Estate, and has been featured on Realty Times as a Site of the Day."

While the web is becoming a critical communications channel" explains Acker, there is still no substitute for follow-through, integrity, and personal knowledge. This recognition underscores the commitment weve made to demystify the buying or selling process and allow people to get information they need quickly."

About Laurel Acker

Laurel Acker is a Boston Real Estate agent specializing in condo and townhouse sales for the neighborhoods of Back Bay, Beacon Hill, and the South End.

About laurelacker.com

laurelacker.com features calculators, neighborhood profiles, and comprehensive resources for anyone interested in Boston condos, apartments, townhouses, or lofts.

More information on Laurel Acker and the laurelacker.com website is available by calling 617-796-6126 or by visiting http://www.laurelacker.com

About IRED

IRED is a directory of over 50,000 links to real estate related web sites throughout the world, with articles and editorial opinion by leaders in the real estate industry.

More information on IRED and the Prime Location Spotlight is available at http://www.ired.com/honors/allprime.htm