Sotheby’s Veteran Pegged To Lead Firstteam In Washington

A little over two months after launching its Washington State operation, independent real estate brokerage FirstTeam has announced its broker of record for the state. 

On Tuesday, the firm named Aaron Shriner as a founding member and the broker of record for the Washington operation. In addition to supporting clients in Washington, Shriner and the team will also support clients in Idaho, according to the announcement. 

Shriner has previously served as a vice president and managing broker at Group One Sotheby’s International Realty and at LIV Sotheby’s International Realty. 

“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,” Shriner said in a statement. “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.”

He and his wife, Laura Shriner, are co-founders of The Shriner Group, an Idaho-based real estate team. 

“Aaron’s and Laura’s leadership and market expertise will be key to advancing our company’s expansion strategy in Idaho,” Michele Harrington, the CEO of FirstTeam, said in a statement “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.”

FirstTeam currently has over 52 offices and more than 2,300 real estate agents. The company began its national expansion in April 2025, launching its Idaho operation, before opening its Washington office in September. The firm said it plans to launch its Arizona and Colorado operations in the coming months.