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Hawaii Success Story Contest Winners Announced

We were truly OVERWHELMED by the response to our Hawaii Success Contest, and thank you sincerely for taking the time to submit your entry. The response was so tremendous that we had to develop a program for posting the entries and a ranking system to keep the stories organized. Our team of judges read each entry carefully and judged it for content and originality. Since we had received so many great stories, we decided to award a Second and Third prize in addition to the Grand Prize of a Trip for Two to Hawaii.

The Winners are………(drum roll please) 

Grand Prize: John O'Rourke, from Rancho Bernardo, CA
Visit John's website: www.talk2orourke4homes.com

John has won our Grand Prize of a Hawaiian Vacation Package for two valued at $2,600.00. 

Here is John's story:

"About a little over a year ago, I had the good fortune of becoming acquainted with you and your outstanding company. I was just beginning my real estate career with Prudential CA Realty in Rancho Bernardo following nearly a decade of owning and operating an in-line hockey league. As it was for many, the year 2001 was a trying year for me and my family. In January, our then five year old son suffered a stroke. Needless to say, my wife and I were devastated. Next came the tragic news and events of September 11th. On a day that no American will ever forget, I lost four friends and classmates whom I attended High School with in Baldwin, NY."

"With my wife and I preoccupied between running to physical therapy sessions several times a week as well as caring for our three year old and new born sons, I was desperately in need of some products and systems that would help me build my real estate business. I can honestly say that Advanced Access was truly a blessing from above."

"In August of 2001, Advanced Access helped me design and implement a first-class interactive website and also introduced me to one of their new marketing systems called Intellicards. During the past year, these dynamic and unprecedented marketing tools have enabled me to develop and maintain a flourishing database. The Intellicards have been in many ways the key ingredient that has enabled me to enjoy success during my first year in real estate. Used consistently, these innovative e-cards have generated a steady stream of leads and closed business during the past year."

"Advanced Access also designed and customized a "Classic" website for me that has given my clients and prospects an integral resource that they actually use on a regular basis. This website has actually generated between 2-4 leads consistently each month throughout the year, and has been a vital lead generating tool that has translated into significant closed business."

"Through the help of these dynamic marketing tools, I am currently on pace to close 24 sides totaling over $6,287,000 in gross sales. This translates into over $104,000 in earned commissions!"

"I am truly most grateful to Advanced Access for helping me put the systems in place that have enabled me to become successful in just my first year in the business. I highly recommend these systems for anyone who wants to take their business to greater heights! My sincere thanks to you and your wonderful staff for your commitment and dedication that has helped make my first year in the real estate business a successful one!"

John was THRILLED to hear the news that his story won the Grand Prize: 

"Thank you so very much for your phone call today, Kristina, to inform me that I won the Hawaii Contest. I was both shocked and thrilled to hear the wonderful news. My family and I are extremely grateful to you and your company for all you have done and continue to do to keep us abreast of staying efficient and successful in the real estate market, and we are most grateful for this awesome surprise!" 

"I also wanted to recognize Rianna Lehmkuhl who is a truly outstanding customer service representative who has helped me immensely in this capacity...and is always there for me in a prompt, courteous, professional fashion!"

Second Prize: Sherry Downie of Warner Robins, GA

Sherry is the lucky winner of a $500.00 award certificate for www.GiftCertificates.com -- the largest selection of merchants online, including Apparel, Food/Wine, Dining/Entertainment, Sports, Electronics, Hotels, Travel and more.

Third Prize: Phyllis Harb, of La Canada, CA
Visit Phyllis's Website: www.realtorharb.com

Phyllis is the lucky winner of a $300.00 award certificate for www.GiftCertificates.com.

EVERYONE who submitted their success story is a winner, because you will each be receiving a free month of website hosting just for entering our contest. We'll be sending you an e-mail soon that confirms your free month of hosting.

We would like to thank ALL of our clients who entered the contest, and to let you know that we certainly enjoyed reading your success stories. At Advanced Access, we will never lose sight of the fact that our success is directly linked to the satisfaction and success of YOU - our valued clients. Therefore, you can COUNT on the fact that we will never stop looking for ways to EXCEED your expectations of our products and our service.

"As always, Vanessa, thank you for your prompt and useful response... You guys are worth every penny!!!  I happened to be on a conference call showcasing my web site when you put up the "My New Home" feature... Well, did THAT get their attention!!!  I LOVE it...."

Debi Orr

"I just wanted to say Jennifer Bouillon is a true asset to your company... She is wonderful... I have never seen the kind of superb support I have received any where else on the net. I can't begin to thank her enough for the help and support she has provided. I would highly recommend your services and Ms. Bouillon to all."

Juli Norwood

"Every week I look forward to receiving Marketing Tips from Advanced Access. There are always great tips that help me to improve my site. Because of recent issues of "link popularity" I now have link exchanges with well over 50 sites! Thanks for the help Advanced Access!"

Mike Folgheraiter

"Jennifer: This testimonial is long over due, namely because of how busy you and your staff have kept me. I did not know exactly what to expect when I signed up with you, hoping to attract a nice Internet presence with a notable website. The success of my website is so profound, that, I find myself quoting new business on a daily basis now and it seems Lazarus is gaining market share from just about every competitor in the county. 

The reason for the successful website is in part because of my willingness to be pro-active and because I follow your timely advice when your send out your "weekly tips". It is following your tips that has  caused the great success we are enjoying. It is not enough to design a nice site, it is critical to engage in developing reciprocal relationships with other websites directing traffic back to my site. 

It became apparent early, that, many considered Advanced Access as a premier  webshost/design company and is well-regarded among the real estate and related areas as the host to have. I am well pleased to have been introduced to your firm and I am particularly proud to tell others how expedient your design staff is to accomplish all my wishes. As quickly as I can enlist a new award, or new link, your design staff is quickly and professionally re-designing my site. 

My visits or sessions has steadily increased from it's original 25 sessions to the over 300-500 daily sessions I enjoy today. At times it is difficult to believe we actually get over 20,000 hits for a day. 

Please give your staff my warmest regards and congratulate them on a job well done. I have most certainly found the perfect host. Keep up the good work."

Sparky Beardslee, Pres.
Lazarus & Co., Inc.