WASHINGTON STATE – Leading independent real estate brokerage FirstTeam® is pleased to announce that Aaron Shriner has been named a Founding Member and Broker of Record in Washington and will also support clients in Idaho. Shriner previously served as a VP and Managing Broker at Group One Sotheby’s International Realty and at LIV Sotheby’s International Realty. He and his wife, Laura, co-founders of The Shriner Group, are delighted to join FirstTeam and leverage the brokerage’s resources to unlock a new era of excellence, opportunity, and vision for their clients and the community.
“Aaron’s and Laura’s leadership and market expertise will be key to advancing our company’s expansion strategy in Idaho,” said Michele Harrington, CEO of FirstTeam®. “His local insight, leadership skills, and entrepreneurial spirit perfectly align with our culture, and his proven success and commitment to excellence will further our ability to deliver the exceptional service we are known for and expand our presence across the region.”
Aaron Shriner is a dedicated executive management professional with more than 25 years of experience in the real estate industry.
“What drew me to FirstTeam® was the company’s team-oriented approach, the great things we continually heard about the leadership team, the industry-best tech stack, and the customizable branding that comes with it,” said Shriner. “I’d been looking to work with a company that could move at the speed of the industry, and all of the recent changes we’re seeing have only reaffirmed our decision. Multiple brands are sitting in the market now that don’t know what the future looks like. At FirstTeam®, we have the flexibility and stability to continue to grow in the evolving landscape.”
Laura Shriner said, “Partnering with FirstTeam® has meant joining a brand where innovation, teamwork, and shared success drive everything we do. It’s a refreshing change from the traditional model we’ve found at other brokerages—it’s about community, connection, and an agent-first approach to growth.”
FirstTeam®, which boasts more than 52 offices and over 2,300 sales agents, announced Idaho as the first state in its national expansion in April 2025 and opened its Washington office in September. The company plans to launch a presence in Arizona and Colorado in the coming months. The national expansion comes on the heels of a banner year for FirstTeam® that included $1 billion in recruited volume among agents and teams in 2024.
Agents interested in learning about opportunities to join FirstTeam's® rapidly growing national brokerage can visit https://firstteam.com/agent-careers.
About FirstTeam®
FirstTeam® is a premier real estate brokerage and founding member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE), boasting a near 50-year legacy of excellence & market leadership. Our Behind the AgentTM philosophy empowers agents with advanced marketing strategy, technology, and comprehensive support to deliver exceptional client service and achieve unprecedented career success. Since 1976, FirstTeam® has earned the trust of more than 250,000 home buyers and sellers, solidifying its reputation as one of the largest independent brokerages. To learn more, visit: FirstTeam.com.