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ORIGIN

THE BORN & RAISED TEAM

The Born & Raised Advantage

Born & Raised is more than our name—it's the foundation of how we serve our clients.

Our team brings together more than a century of combined expertise in real estate, business, and development, providing the insight, perspective, and sound judgment that come from helping hundreds of buyers, sellers, investors, and developers successfully navigate every type of real estate opportunity. Some of us were born and raised in Southwest Colorado. Others were raised in the real estate business. Together, we bring a depth of expertise shaped by different backgrounds but united by a common purpose.

From first homes and luxury properties to land, commercial real estate, business opportunities, and development projects, we understand that every property, every transaction, and every client's goals are unique. Our role is to provide thoughtful guidance, skilled representation, and trusted advice so you can make confident decisions.

Over the years, we've learned that success isn't measured by the number of transactions we close. It's measured by the trust we earn, the relationships we build, and the people who return to us—and confidently refer their family and friends. That's what being a Relationship Broker means to us.

More than a century of expertise. Thousands of lessons learned. One purpose: helping you make the right move.

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Who We Are

At Shafran Realty Group, we redefine real estate by combining exceptional service with unmatched local expertise. Based in the heart of North San Diego County, we specialize in luxury coastal properties, delivering results that exceed expectations.

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Success Stories

Testimonials

"Dru knows Durango. He helped us find our dream home. He is the best Realtor!"
"Thanks Matt!"
"Matt and his team were great and professional! He sold our house in 20 days! Wow I was expecting more like 3-4 months. He was the best. You won’t regret using him, I promise."
"Seamless process. Matt goes the extra mile."
"Erika has been a Superstar to work with. We were introduced to Erika a few years ago by my niece. At the time we didn't anticipate buying a home. When we decided to buy it just madRead MoreRead Less
"Highly recommend working with Erika and her team. She is extremely professional, organized, knowledgeable and easy to work with. She sold my house in one day above asking price! DoRead MoreRead Less
"Matt was great, highly recommend him!"
"Dru is awesome. He made the home selling process easy and got us top dollar. I highly recommend him!"
"Sold a Single Family home in 2017 in Durango, CO. We just sold our house with Russ Smith and would recommend him to others. His longstanding experience in real estate came throuRead MoreRead Less
"Thank you Erika for making my home selling experience hassle free. From start to finish you kept me well informed and had all my questions answered. Erika is very responsive to herRead MoreRead Less
"Dru has been our Realtor for many years. He has helped us buy and sell many homes. We trust him completely and would recommend him to anyone"
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Durango Communities

Explore Southwest Colorado’s unique neighborhoods, each offering its own distinct architectural style, mountain amenities, and alpine charm . Our lifelong local knowledge helps you seamlessly find the perfect property to match your high-country lifestyle.

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UNMATCHED STANDARDS

Tailored Strategies for Your Mountain Journey

Whether navigating the acquisition of your next high-country home or orchestrating the world-class marketing of your current property, our deep generational roots provide a seamless, stress-free path forward.

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