Aaron Auxier's love for people, as well as his ability to walk the talk in luxury real estate, made him a natural fit for the Shapiro & Sher Group. As a native of Los Angeles, and with an upbringing in the entertainment business, Aaron specializes in providing personal, discrete service to an exclusive clientèle. Credited to an unwavering commitment to protecting his client's best interests, he has earned the respect of some of the biggest names in both the real estate and entertainment industries. Aaron is regularly sought out by trendy magazines and the national press for his insight regarding luxury real estate in Las Vegas. Since beginning his career, Aaron has made television appearances on NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, and CNBC. In addition, he was nicknamed “Hollywood’s Connection to Vegas” by Alan Mruvka, founder of E! Entertainment Television. Aaron's experience includes sales of some of the most glamorous penthouse properties on the Strip. In 2007, he set the top-three residential price-per-square-foot records in Las Vegas history by selling multiple penthouse condominiums at The Harmon Residences at CityCenter. From ritzy custom homes in The Ridges of Summerlin to big-ticket condos with views of the Las Vegas Strip, Aaron Auxier's integrity sets the stage for long-lasting, meaningful relationships.

Ara was born in Argentina and has lived in many different places around the world. She moved to Las Vegas 7 years ago chose to be a Real Estate Agent because she loves to help people to find their dream home. “I love to see their faces when they find ‘the one.’ I am committed to give my clients the best possible experience in their real estate transaction with an excellent customer service profile and the least amount of stress. My financial background helps me to lead successful negotiations for both sellers and buyers. I like to build relationships for life not just for the moment."

Avi Dan-Goor has been in the Real Estate industry for two years now. "I grew up wanting to work in real estate.” Avi was always fascinated with homes and architecture. After getting a degree in Hotel Administration and Business Management, he decided that Real Estate is what he really wanted to do. He entered the market at a time when people warned him about agents having a hard time, but he was fortunate enough to join the Shapiro & Sher team, and so his first year in real estate was everything he had dreamed of and more. “I absolutely love what I do. I wake up every morning with a smile, thinking I am a very lucky guy. I get to work with amazing people in a field that is ever changing. There is not even one boring moment.” Avi enjoys working with his clients and getting to know them on so many different levels. Watching them go through the process of purchasing a home is amazing to him. When they finally find what they want, it is so rewarding. “It's not as plain and dry as some people think, it's a very emotional process for buyers, which makes it a great experience for me to be a part of.”

Marketing Director - Dean Smith retired from the USAF after twenty years of serving our country. He was stationed all over the world, including ten years in Germany, one year in Korea. He was stationed for two years at Andrews Air Force Base and also served in the Gulf War. During his military career Dean earned many honorable medals and awards. After retiring, he used his love of photography to move into Real Estate by taking photos for top producing Prudential agents and also managed web sites for them. He became a licensed Realtor and began selling properties while continuing to do support and listing maintenance. He has worked with Shapiro and Sher for two years and is now the Marketing Director.

Listing Coordinator - Denise Werner is a Las Vegas transplant, having relocated to Nevada nearly two years ago. A native Texan, Denise moved to Denver, Colorado in 1982 where she met her husband of 25 years. Prior to raising her family she progressed in the field of journalism and was a published columnist in her hometown. With both her children now grown and out of school, Denise has joined the Shapiro & Sher Group. Today she enjoys the warm Las Vegas weather and is an avid Denver Broncos fan.

Dominick Morea has been a Las Vegas resident for the last 26 years. After graduating from UNLV he decided to stay in Las Vegas after realizing the tremendous opportunity the city had to offer. After college he entered the gaming industry, in which he quickly became a successful craps and 21 dealer at the Mirage and The Bellagio. Shortly after that, he entered the Real Estate field where he has been the top salesman at each brokerage he has worked at. Dominick specializes in Luxury Real Estate focusing on the multi-million dollar market. He has found much success in this area due to of his knowledge of the Luxury market and his relationships with high net worth clients.

As Managing Director for the boutique Shapiro Sher Commercial, Private Client Group, Erik leads an exceptional sales team that consistently provides each client with a smooth, efficient buying process and an uncompromising dedication to individualized service on every level. Prior to his current position, Erik managed sales efforts for several new, high-end residential developments in Las Vegas for the Shapiro & Sher Group, including $550M One Queensridge Place and $1.5B Ascaya. Prior to that, he ran a boutique real estate investment company and brokerage with a partner. He has 9 years of experience in all aspects of real estate sales, marketing, development and investment. A Southern California native, Erik grew up playing sports, and enjoyed the adventures of traveling the world. He continues to be an avid traveler, diver, golfer, and fitness disciple.

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Having been in the sales oriented industry for over 20 years, Hattie knows what it takes to make any sales transaction a smooth and hassle free experience for clients. Prior to moving into the real estate industry and working for Shapiro & Sher, Hattie was a successful business owner which required long hours and a strong commitment to customer service to insure repeat business. Born in Seoul, Korea Hattie grew up living in Hong Kong, Pakistan, and the Philippines before arriving here in Las Vegas at the age of 15. Hattie has been happily married for 15 years and enjoys spending time with her husband and her Jack Russell Terrier, reading fiction novels and traveling. Hattie finished her schooling here in Las Vegas culminating in earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree in Accounting from UNLV.

Jackie brings an array of knowledge to The Shapiro & Sher Group – she started as an interior designer, she has an eye for floor plan, décor and flow. She decided to go into real estate over 7 years ago and developed superior knowledge of the ins and outs of contracts and relation with clients. She became Florence and Ivan’s right arm, knows all their properties, and can anticipate their needs and solve problems. She is wonderful and invaluable asset to the Team.

Originally from San Jose, CA, Jasmine moved to Las Vegas in 2001. She soon developed a strong interest in real estate after purchasing her 1st home and now has 4 years experience in the title & real estate industry. She enjoys spending time with her family and attending her son's soccer games.

Raised in Las Vegas and fluent in Spanish, Jennifer grew up working in her family’s business of land development and custom homes. In addition to that she studied interior design in college. Jennifer has 9 years of experience in the real estate industry, having worked all angles of the business including administration, escrows, marketing, pre-construction sales and resale. Her favorite part of the business has always been resale, which she has focused on for the last 3 years. With her experience in construction, design and real estate Jennifer truly understands all aspects of the industry.

Jim Bickford is proud to serve as a Sales Executive/Fine Home Specialist for Shapiro & Sher team. His primary focus is in the luxury home and condominium market in the $1,000,000-plus range in Las Vegas, NV. In 2001, Jim packed his bags from Northern California and ventured off to Las Vegas. As a freelance writer and author, he focused on writing about the American dream by interviewing dozens of America's most successful achievers. It was during this time he met Florence Shapiro while writing a story on her titled, "She's The Reigning Queen of Las Vegas Luxury Homes." Fascinated with the growth and unlimited opportunity in Las Vegas, he eventually decided to join the top ranked team of Florence Shapiro and Ivan Sher, Prudential Americana Group's #1 luxury real estate team in the state of Nevada. While the real estate market in general faced some challenging times in 2007, Shapiro & Sher lead the Las Vegas luxury real estate market with record sales in excess of $150 million with its best year in 35 years. "Regarding the American dream, Las Vegas is the most exciting place in America to live, work and play. Everyone has a shot at making their dreams come true," states Jim with passion. As a member of the Shapiro & Sher team, Jim has the experience, patience and dedication in working with luxury buyers and sellers to make the home buying and/or selling experience a win/win for all.

Jody was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. Graduating from Santa Clara University with a degree in Marketing and Communications, her formal education helped her realize the importance of family taught values such as honesty, integrity and hard work and how they can be used in successful business and personal relationships. She is very familiar with the local market and people as her family has been involved in real estate development in Las Vegas for over 60 years. Jody brings both multiple years of real estate sales experience and the unique perspective of someone who has worked in land development. During her land development experience, she has been involved with the building, selling and leasing of some of Las Vegas’ most exclusive and successful commercial centers and residential neighborhoods. Jody is able to use this experience to benefit her clients today as she continues to work with both commercial and residential owners and buyers.

Kelley Jackson has been a Las Vegas resident for almost 20 years. She is a natural in assessing a clients needs, and pairing them up with their perfect home. Her Real Estate background is extensive in the luxury market, with emphasis on contract negotiation and local area knowledge. She is known as a diligent, hardworking specialist, whose dedication is only superseded by her client satisfaction. She absolutely loves what she does.

Kenneth was born in Reno, Nevada and attended school in Las Vegas. He is the 'hardest working agent' you'll meet this year; and all of that hard work is for you; 24 hours each day, 365 days each year; the client's needs and concerns are why Real Estate is Kenneth's career. After years of employment with Dun & Bradstreet, Kenneth pursued a degree in Education. His commitment to educating others translates perfectly to Real Estate. You will have every one of your Real Estate questions and concerns addressed professionally and quickly. Since joining the Shapiro & Sher Group, Kenneth has excelled at both luxury representation and cross-trained himself in Nevada Foreclosure and Short-Sale. This training was done to satisfy his clients’ needs. Your protection and privacy are paramount to him. "My grandfather was the Mayor of Reno when Las Vegas boasted less than 1/4 million residents; I know he is proud of my commitment to Las Vegas and enthusiasm when working for you." You will know you have a true professional protecting you, when buying, selling and investing. "Florence Shapiro and Ivan Sher provide the guidance and support needed to make your Real Estate transaction as easy as possible."

Lisa is a 30 year resident of Las Vegas. She has worked in architecture as well as real estate. Her main focus in her field is finding just the right home for her clients. “There is no better feeling for me than finding the right home for my clients and knowing they are happy with the home they have chosen; I love being part of that experience.” Lisa enjoys spending time with her 10 year old son, Kyle. She also enjoys music, hiking and spending quality time with friends and family. “I love what I do, although I’m not sure that I would continue to work in this field if I were not a part of the Shapiro & Sher Team. In my humble opinion, they are second to none in the business and that’s why I choose to be a part of this amazing team.”

A Las Vegas native, Lori gained much of her knowledge of the real estate industry through her family’s real estate development company. Their company has been developing residential and commercial projects in the Las Vegas area since 1954. After completing her college education with a BBA in Business Administration from the University of San Diego, she returned to Las Vegas and obtained her Nevada Real Estate license. Lori enjoys the marketing and customer service aspect of real estate, meeting a client’s objectives in their home or project.

Lynn was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. Her career began as a print model and she then moved on to become one of South Africa’s leading professional makeup artists. Working in this industry for 15 years allowed her to develop many different people skills due to the structure and diversity in the industry, as well as the opportunity for international travel. In 1998, Lynn moved to Henderson, where she currently resides. After working in high end retail, she found the desire to find a more challenging career. In 2006 Lynn decided to venture into Real Estate, and became a Realtor in June 2007. She then joined the Shapiro and Sher team, working on a mid rise residential project. Lynn has since focused her efforts on perfecting her skills as a buyer’s agent. Hers interests include reading, Pilates, cooking, hiking and traveling.

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Escrow Coordinator - Mary is a native South Texan with dual license and brings over 30 years experience to the table. She has been licensed in Texas since 1977 where she sold or listed everything from homes and commercial properties to large working ranches. She was assistant office manager and new agent instructor. She moved to Vegas around 1988 and received her Nevada Real Estate license in 2001. She joined the office of Queensridge Luxury Real Estate where she specialized in selling custom lots and homes. In 2004 they promoted her to on site agent at Tudor Park of QNSR. In 2006 she was offered and accepted the on site sales position at One Queensridge Place with the Prudential Americana Shapiro & Sher Group. In May 2007 they promoted her to her present position as Escrow Coordinator where she handles all closing transactions for the Shapiro & Sher Office.

As Senior Vice President for Shapiro Sher Commercial, Michael brings extensive knowledge and commercial real estate experience in acquisition, disposition and management of multifamily income properties, developable raw land in addition to office, industrial and retail. Prior to his current position, Michael ran a boutique commercial real estate investment firm and brokerage with a partner, and before that, enjoyed a successful career in high-end surgical technology sales. He has over 9 years of experience in all aspects of real estate sales, marketing, development and investment as both a broker but most importantly as an owner/investor. Michael has been in Las Vegas since 1997. A native of Northern California, Michael grew up in athletics, playing collegiate baseball. He continues to enjoy snow skiing, squash, golf, auto racing and traveling with his wife and two children.

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Noreen Lane is an accomplished real estate professional, who is committed to excellence, integrity and superior service. She has many years experience in residential real estate, and works diligently to help both buyers and sellers meet their real estate goals. Noreen has an exceptional reputation for fair and honest dealings. Her dynamic personality and genuine care for all her clients follows on long after the transaction has closed.

Theresa King-Smith is a native New Yorker and graduated from FIT - the Fashion Institute of Technology with an Associates degree in Fashion Buying and Merchandising in 1988. She then ran the Ocean Pacific Showroom in Manhattan for seven years and started the Mossimo Woman’s division. After ten years in the Fashion industry, Theresa moved to Las Vegas in 1997. She decided to become a Realtor and began a new career selling new homes in Summerlin. After three years of selling new homes, she joined Prudential and learned the general side of Real Estate and worked part time at the Bellagio as a Concierge. She then returned to new homes and in 2006 earned Sales Agent of the year award with Astoria Homes. Theresa returned to Prudential with the Shapiro & Sher team, bringing her Real Estate experience to the Shapiro & Sher team.

Office Manager/Controller - Tricia is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a BS in Accounting. With a background in entertainment, she transitioned into the accounting profession by working with Deloitte & Touché CPAs, and then by providing accounting services to small businesses. Tricia obtained her Real Estate license in 2004, and although not directly involved in sales, finds it an asset in her current position. Her goal is to use her organizational skills and attention to detail to maintain a smooth running office so that agents can concentrate on what they do best – “selling your home.”