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Meet the Shriner Group

GARDEN CITY | MERIDIAN | MIDDLETON | MCCALL

Meet the Team

The Shriner Group

Aaron and Laura Shriner

208.571.9 900 | 208.948 .8989 aaronshriner@firstteam.com laurashriner@firstteam.com

The Shriner Group brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to ethical practices to their real estate team. With over 25 years of combined experience, Aaron and Laura prioritize integrity, kindness, and an unwavering dedication to doing what’s right, ensuring a personalized and positive experience for their clients. Their deep-rooted family legacy in real estate, dating back to 1959, reflects a longstanding devotion to the industry.

Aaron has navigated diverse markets across three states with finesse, upholding the highest standards as a managing broker and through his involvement in MLS arbitration, disciplinary boards, and leadership roles within the Summit Association of Realtors.

Laura brings a diverse professional background, having excelled as a Senior Director at Vail Resorts and contributing to high-level negotiations at The Boeing Company. Her expertise in hospitality, team management, and complex negotiations seamlessly translates into her real estate career.

Their decision to call Treasure Valley home reflects their love for the outdoors and a culture of kindness, embracing activities like skiing, hunting, fishing, and mountain biking. With four children and three hunting dogs, their balanced approach to professional success and family life adds a personal touch to their profile. The Shriners are genuinely excited to share their passion for real estate and build meaningful connections with their clients.

Why Work With Us

What distinguishes us from other agents is our combined 25 years of experience, a legacy built on ethical practices, an expertise in selling equestrian and ranch properties, and a strong commitment to our community and personalized service. Our shared dedication to integrity and kindness ensures that every client receives individualized attention and a positive experience.

With Aaron’s leadership as a managing broker and involvement in industry boards, he upholds the highest standards in real estate. Laura’s extensive background in hospitality and complex contract negotiations brings a level of strategic insight and marketing prowess that sets us apart. Our passion for the outdoors and our community allows us to connect with clients on a deeper level and our reputation and relationships with other agents give our clients an edge in their real estate transactions.

It is our mission to provide a superior experience and outcome for each client. Our proven, proprietary listing and marketing process means our clients never wonder what we are doing to sell their home. Each week, we communicate our marketing efforts, showing feedback, online traffic, and the property’s market position. Our clients are highly informed and have an advantage when making decisions about pricing their home and negotiating offers.

We truly believe in the philosophy: “live where you work”, which is why we’ve chosen to call the Treasure Valley home. Our love for this region isn’t just about working here; it’s about fully embracing the lifestyle it offers. From skiing and hiking to hunting, fishing, mountain biking, and embracing the equestrian lifestyle, we enjoy the same outdoor adventures that draw so many others to this beautiful area. As a family, we’re deeply connected to the community, and our roots here allow us to share an authentic, personal experience, with our clients. We don’t just sell properties – we live and breathe the lifestyle, and that’s what makes us uniquely qualified to help others find their perfect home in this incredible region.

Our exclusive agent networks and connections

We generate interest and create hype through exclusive agent networks, including Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE), and Global Equestrian Advisors, ensuring that agents worldwide showcase your home to their clients. With more $282 billion dollars in U.S. Sales Volume, the brokerages that comprise the LeadingRE network do more business than any other national brand or franchise.

At First Team Real Estate, our team of talented and diverse professionals is dedicated to delivering the most effective real estate services. With a low sales associates to employee ratio, our clients benefit from daily support in marketing, transaction coordination, legal services, operations, and relocation. Our full-service in-house advertising agency and partners utilize the latest technology, including virtual staging, email marketing, social media campaigns, drones, and video, to provide exception exposure for your property.

We earn our fee by providing superior value

We have sold properties after becoming the second or third agent on the job and helped “For Sale by Owners” achieve more than they were offered without an agent involved. We achieve success by collaborating with our owners to enhance the property to increase value; create a pricing strategy that entices buyers to write an offer without underselling, provide superior exposure through our marketing tactics; negotiate the details of the offer and due diligence; and manage the transaction to completion. We provide very personalized service during each of these steps, so you will never wonder if you “could have gotten more” for your property.

What Our Clients Have to Say

Having known Laura and Aaron Shriner for five years, I can attest to their ability to surpass all expectations. Their unparalleled expertise, coupled with a genuine dedication to clients, sets them apart in the industry. Laura and Aaron’s deep understanding of the market ensures strategic transactions with ease, while their commitment to communication fosters trust and transparency. They prioritize client needs, delivering personalized solutions that consistently exceed expectations. For a top-tier real estate experience marked by professionalism and results, Laura and Aaron Shriner are the ultimate choice. Exemplary service and expert guidance, I highly recommend them for all your real estate endeavors.

SCOTT L.

L aura and Aaron were incredibly communicative throughout our home-buying process. They promptly answered calls and emails, keeping us informed every step of the way, and eagerly answering all of our questions. They also expedited the paperwork and coordinated all our requested viewing effectively, leading to a quick sale. Lastly, Laura connected us with an amazing window covering company and even checked in on us post-move to make sure we were settled. It was an absolute pleasure to work with Laura and Aaron, who were professional yet personable and took all the stress out of our buying process,. I would recommend them to any of my closest friends and family.

ALEXIS C.

Aaron and Laura went above and beyond every step of the way, making the entire process seamless and stressfree. Their market knowledge and attention to detail were outstanding and they always kept me informed. They were patient and informative, while carefully helping me navigate my options during buying my home. They truly wanted what was best for me and my family, providing thoughtful guidance and support to ensure I made wellinformed decisions. Aaron and Laura are intentional and dedicated to serving their clients. Aside from the house, the best part was the friendship that was created. I wholeheartedly recommend Aaron and Laura Shriner to anyone looking for agents who genuinely care and deliver exceptional results. They are simply the best!

AMY M.

I’ve had the opportunity to work through numerous real estate transactions with The Shriner Group and they are consummate professionals with an unmatched level of service and performance. If you are buying, selling or investing in residential real estate, then I highly recommend their team. Both Aaron and Laura are meticulous to detail and have global connections and local expertise that provide massive value to their clients. I look forward to working with them again and continually recommend their services to my family and friends.

JOHN K.

Aaron and Laura are the most wonderful people. Both professionally and personally. I hold them in the highest regard possible! I highly recommend doing business with them!

LARRY H.

There is a level of professionalism that anyone expects when meeting real estate professionals, but our experience with Aaron and Laura has been unmatched in any professional experience we have ever had. We met Laura and Aaron by chance, which we did not know at the time, that they would affect such an amazing professional bond and personal friendship. Two people that have the purest of heart.

Their dedication to the craft is unsurpassed in every way. They listened to our dreams, they procured our wishes and have made the transition for my husband and I in move to Idaho seamless. I will continue to praise their experience, attention to detail and true understanding of each individuals needs and wants. Their tireless efforts are unmatched. I am happy to call them friends for life.

PAULA A.

I cannot speak more highly of The Shriner Group. Their combined knowledge sets the bar. Their communication skills, ability to navigate complex situations and prompt responses put me at ease through the several transactions I’ve done with them. Together and apart, they delegate tasks efficiently and organically work together with the same goal in mind. I would recommend this team to anyone. If you want professionalism and confidence in your real experience, give Aaron and Laura a call.

JEN C.

I recently had the pleasure of working with Laura Shriner, who made the process of finding my dream condo not only efficient but also super fun. From the moment we met, she was attentive and listened to my needs and preferences. She showed me various properties that met my criteria and even some that I hadn’t considered. Her ability to help me envision myself in each property we visited stood out to me. She provided great insight into each space and helped me see the full potential of each one.

Laura’s expertise and knowledge of the market were also impressive. This is the third property I have purchased, but it is my first time in Summit County. I have dealt with competitive markets before, but nothing like that. Laura was calm but quick to strike anytime something new came on the market. Overall, I couldn’t be happier with my experience working with Laura Shriner. She made a potentially stressful process enjoyable and helped me find the perfect condo. I highly recommend her to anyone needing a skilled and attentive REALTOR®.

KOLINA C.

Representation Matters

When comparing real estate brokerages and sales associates, it can be easy to assume that all of us are the same. The truth is, we’re different – very different. In a world full of doing the minimum, we offer an alternative – where marketing and exposure matters, negotiation and sales skills matter and where networks, affiliations, and a rich brand heritage matter.

Being different isn’t for everyone, but to us, it’s everything.

Below is just one example of how we strive to go above and beyond for our clients, regardless of area or price point.

The home had been sitting on the market for three months with no offers, stagnated by an overpriced listing, ineffective marketing, and a lingering pet odor, that turned buyers away. Buyers struggled to see its potential, and interest remained low.

To revitalize its appeal, we took swift action and freshened up the trim with paint touchups, replaced the carpet in the primary bedroom to eliminate odors, and conducted a deep professional cleaning to make the space feel spotless and inviting. We elevated the appeal by hiring professional stagers to highlight the home’s best features. With high-quality photography and drone shots, strategic digital and print marketing, and a personalized agent video shared across social media, the home was repositioned correctly in the market and drew increased and renewed interest.

The home sold quickly after relaunching, proving that proper pricing and strategic marketing were key. By addressing pricing, presentation, and exposure, we overcame the inactivity and transformed a stagnant listing into a success story.

Global Equestrian Advisors

At Global Equestrian Advisors, our mission is to bring together a worldwide network of expert agents united by a deep commitment to the equestrian lifestyle. We strive to foster a culture of collaboration and shared knowledge, where professionals from around the globe exchange best practices and insights to elevate the standard of service within the equine industry.

Our goal is to deliver an unmatched level of “white glove” service to the horse community, ensuring that every interaction is defined by excellence, integrity, and genuine care. We are passionate advocates for the wellbeing of horses and the preservation of their environments, working to raise awareness and support for the equine world.

We’re proud to be one of the only three members in the entire state of Idaho – and the only representatives serving Southwest Idaho. This distinction underscores our dedication to representing equestrian properties with the highest level of expertise and regional insight.

More than a professional network, Global Equestrian Advisors is a community of likeminded individuals who understand the unique needs of horse farms and ranches. Each agent brings deep experience in equestrian properties and a profound respect for the horses and the people who care for them.

Together, through our shared knowledge and unwavering commitment, we aim to make a meaningful impact on the equine industry – enhancing the lives of horses and those who love them.