Debi Laue 2012 Master’s Circle Broker of the Year A special publication of the Beaverton Valley Times, Lake Oswego Review, West Linn Tidings and The Times serving Tigard, Tualatin and Sherwood A SALUTE TO THE 2 May 16, 2013 DEBI LAUE IS A WORKER n That’s how she got to be named the 2012 Master’s Circle Broker of the Year By SCOTT KEITH For Pamplin Media Group erhaps one of the hardest working civic boosters you’ll run across these days is Debi Laue, 2012 Master’s Cir- Pcle Broker of the Year. The honor comes from the Portland Metropolitan Asso- ciation of Realtors. Laue is not only all things Wilsonville, but she’s a principal bro- ker at The Hasson Company Realtors in Lake Oswego. The Master’s Circle, according to PMAR, is an organization that recognizes dedica- tion, experience and achievement. Laue is a Diamond-Platinum member of the Master’s Circle, formerly known as the Million Dollar Club. Debi Laue, Laue, who lives in Wilsonville, covers an winner of the area “up and down the I-5 corridor, from Pete’s Mountain to Par- 2012 Master’s rot Mountain and Wil- Circle Broker of sonville to Lake Oswe- the Year, is “You have to go.” caught here in be willing to Laue’s entrance into her Wilsonville be flexible and the real estate business home, enjoying a happened, in her words, rare moment of work some organically. relaxation. crazy hours. “I was home between Photographer my junior and senior Jaime Valdez If you’re year in college. My took this image disciplined to brother (a real estate as well as the do that, it’s a broker) said, ‘why don’t one on the cover, you take your real estate which was great career.” test and work with me designed by Pete — Debi Laue during the summer?’” Vogel. Laue said. “I did the studying, took the test, got the license and started working with him in the summer. That was it, I never went back to school.” Laue enjoyed the nature of real estate breached the code of ethics, it’s up to us to in the association for at least the last 15 anybody, she cautioned, “If you don’t like to work. “We sold mostly land, because that’s have a panel of our peers and teach them years. be super flexible in your day, it’s probably all there was in Wilsonville at the time. We the correct way to move forward.” “She has a real passion for politics and not for you,” she said. “You have to be will- did a lot of land sales,” Laue recalled. Her efforts don’t stop at PMAR. Among (is) a long-term member of the Master’s Cir- ing to be flexible and work some crazy These days, somewhere in between her re- her activities in Wilsonville, past and pres- cle as well,” Querin said. “It’s interesting to hours. If you’re disciplined to do that, it’s a al estate duties, Laue finds time to serve not ent: Wilsonville Chamber Board of Directors see how she has channeled her energies into great career.” only PMAR but the Wilsonville community. (board member), co-chair for Grad Night at Wilsonville — anything Wilsonville seems to To young people interested in entering re- “My father was a great volunteer (role Wilsonville High School, fundraiser for the be doing in a public arena or fundraising, al estate, Laue suggests picking a mentor. model),” Laue said. “I just grew up knowing Wilsonville Celebration Days Fun in the Debi and her husband seem to be in the cen- “I would definitely suggest that they shad- that you give back to the community you Park event and president of Philanthropic ter of it.” ow a Realtor. I have somebody who’s going live in.” Educational Organization. Laue was hon- Laue was pleased to receive the 2012 Mas- to do that with me this summer, a college gal Laue has extensive experience within ored as the 2011 Wilsonville First Citizen. ter’s Circle Broker of the Year award. I know,” Laue said, pointing out that stu- PMAR, serving as a local director, grievance At the moment, Laue sees the need for a “There are a lot of people who deserve dents can get an idea of the multi-faceted committee chairman, local government community gathering spot in Wilsonville. that award. I just happened to be the lucky nature of the real estate business by con- monitoring chairman and PMAR PAC trust- “Right now, there’s a need for a communi- one,” Laue said. “Every year that it’s handed necting with a mentor. ee. She has focused on industry profession- ty center. We don’t have one. There’s really out, I go, ‘Yeah, that’s a person who should If you run into Laue, don’t be surprised if alism and ethics. nothing for teenagers to do,” Laue said, add- have had it.’ she touts the benefits of living in Wilson- “We are an organization that’s supposed ing that being on the board of the YMCA, “It was an honor, of course. Mike Hasson ville. to police our own. We try and train Realtors she would like to see a YMCA/community got up there and made me cry in front of ev- “We have the most fabulous park system to know,” Laue said, “what is correct ethical- center in Wilsonville. erybody. That was embarrassing. It’s nice to anywhere. There are lots of recreational op- ly between Realtors and with clients. If we Kathy Querin, PMAR’s chief executive of- have the recognition.” portunities. The river runs right through find that there’s somebody who has ficer, said Laue has been an active member Asked if the real estate businesses is for Wilsonville.” A SALUTE TO THE May 16, 2013 3 Portland real estate market cruising, while national trends sputter along n More sales and higher prices are encouraging indicators, so buy now By NICOLE DECOSTA For Pamplin Media Group pen that sunroof. While the nation- al real estate market is sputtering slightly, the Portland metro area is Polygon at Ocruising. Edgewater, 13616 According to local real estate experts, our S.W. Fischer real estate market is encouraging, especially Road in King compared to just months ago. 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