Welcome to the Masters Circle News and Events area, where you can view all of the latest events, awards, press releases, and other pertinent news.
The Masters Circle puts on four events throughout the year that are free for Masters Circle members to attend and available at a cost to non-members. Our yearly events range from keynote presentations from renowned real estate speakers, a silent auction, presidential address, and more.
In addition to our events, the Masters Circle also gives out two awards each year: the Broker of the Year Award and Managing Broker of the Year Award. These awards will be given at our annual Presidential Address.
Media inquiries may be directed to communications@pmar.org at 503-459-2152.
Join us to celebrate the achievements of this year’s Masters Circle Principal Broker of the Year and Broker of the Year award recipients. Who will be the winners? Be in the room when it happens!
Enjoy a champagne toast and substantial appetizers while catching up with your colleagues.
2022 Past Press Releases | |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Media Contact: Bianca McCarthy Phone (503) 459-2154 Email: bmccarthy@pmar.org |
Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors® Presents Annual Masters Circle Broker of the Year Award Lauren Hasson of Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s International Realty receives annual award for excellence in the industry and community. | |
Portland, OR (November 21, 2022) – The Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors® (PMAR) Masters Circle named Lauren Hasson of Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s International Realty the 2022 Masters Circle Broker of the Year. Presented annually, award selection criteria include the number of years as a Masters Circle member, production volume, real estate related involvement, NAR recognized designations, community service involvement, and the number of years in the real estate industry. Hasson is a third generation Oregonian, born and raised in Lake Oswego. She has built her reputation on providing the highest standard of integrity and an unparalleled work ethic year after year. Lauren started her career as a full-time real estate broker at Hasson Company Realtors®, the company her father, Michael Hasson, founded in 1991. Following in her father’s footsteps, Lauren quickly achieved the distinction of being one of Hasson Company Realtors®’ Top Producing Brokers within the first year of her career, and has earned this distinction every year following. At the age of 25, Lauren became the youngest recipient to ever receive the National Association of REALTORS® prestigious “Top 30 Under 30” award. She has achieved Masters Circle membership for the past five years of her 11 year career. Hasson is described by colleagues as a “shining light in this industry. She is committed to advocating for her clients to the best of her ability. Her attention to detail and ability to work through any situation makes her one of the best negotiators. Her knowledge of real estate far surpasses her time in the industry. She is a fount of knowledge for anyone who works around her.” In addition to her achievements in the real estate industry, Lauren is active in her community. She is actively involved with the Lake Oswego girls’ basketball team, providing them with uniforms and being and advocate for women’s sports. Additionally, she sits on the board of the Maurice Lucas Foundation, which advocates for youth empowerment through sport. More information about this award and PMAR’s Masters Circle can be found at https://pmarmc.com/broker-of-the-year. Additional Media: · Photo of Lauren Hasson. The Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors® (PMAR) is a non-profit trade association dedicated to promoting and enhancing the Realtor® member’s ability to conduct business ethically, professionally, and profitably. The more than 8,800 members of PMAR are committed to protecting and promoting homeownership, establishing and maintaining high professional standards of practice, and creating unity in the real estate profession.
The National Association of Realtors® is America’s largest trade association, representing more than 1.4 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries. The term Realtor® is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. # # # | |
2022 Past Press Releases | |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Media Contact: Bianca McCarthy Phone (503) 459-2154 Email: bmccarthy@pmar.org |
Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors® Presents Annual Masters Circle Managing Broker of the Year Award Colleen Gordon, Operating Principal and Principal Broker at Keller Williams Realty Professionals, receives annual award for excellence in the industry and community while also leading office of Realtors®. | |
Portland, OR (November 21, 2022) – The Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors® (PMAR) Masters Circle named Colleen Gordon, Operating Principal and Principal Broker at Keller Williams Realty Professionals, the 2022 Masters Circle Managing Broker of the Year. Presented annually, award selection criteria includes the number of years in the real estate industry, national association recognized designations, community service, number of years as a managing broker, the percentage of brokers in their office that are members of the Masters Circle, and that the nominee has been an inspiration.
Gordon has been a Realtor® for over 20 years. She manages over 200 active Realtors® with 11 of those also being Masters Circle members. Leading a top producing office is no small feat and Gordon is committed to developing members of her office through awareness, training, and accountability.
Colleagues describe Gordon as leading by example. “She encourages her people to conduct their business with the highest professional and ethical standards in accordance with the Realtor® Code of Ethics.” She serves as Co-Chair of the OREF Forms Committee. Additionally, she serves on PMAR’s Brokerage Risk Management Committee as well as on the Professionals Standards Committee and participates in arbitration and ethics hearings as needed. “She has gone above and beyond to support the industry & agents from all companies, not just her own.”
More information about this award and PMAR’s Masters Circle can be found at https://pmarmc.com/managing-broker-of-the-year.
We’re an organization established under the Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors® that recognizes dedication, experience, and achievement. Members work together to advance professionalism and ethics within the industry and enhance the Realtor® image by giving back to the communities they serve.
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