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About Terry

Terry Ballentine

Terry Ballentine

Regional Manager | Broker

The Story of Terry

Terry Ballentine is a veteran real estate broker and manager specializing in residential and income properties on the Westside of Los Angeles, particularly in areas such as Venice, Marina del Rey, and surrounding beach communities.
 

Career & Experience

  • Started in real estate: 1976
  • Broker’s license obtained: 1979
  • Years in the industry: about 45–50+ years
  • Current role: Westside Regional Manager for Estate Properties and active real estate broker.
Over his long career, he has worked with major Westside firms and has held management positions since 1990, helping oversee agents while also representing buyers and sellers.
 

Areas of Expertise

Ballentine focuses primarily on coastal and West Los Angeles markets, including:
 
  • Venice
  • Marina del Rey
  • Mar Vista
  • Playa del Rey
  • Culver City
  • broader Westside neighborhoods
He specializes in:
 
  • residential homes
  • duplexes and income property
  • investment properties
  • first-time buyer transactions and resale homes

Industry & Professional Involvement

  • Director and committee member within local REATOR® organizations.
  • Has served on Professional Standards and arbitration committees for the local real estate board.
  • Also associated with MLS/CLAW leadership roles and industry governance.

Track Record

  • More than 100 closed transactions documented publicly
  • Average sale prices around $1.5M with deals ranging roughly $630K–$2.4M in recent years
  • Much of his business reportedly comes from repeat clients and referrals, reflecting long-term client relationships

Personal Background

  • Born and raised in Venice, California
  • Educated at Santa Monica College
  • Lives in Venice with his wife and has three adult children and several grandchildren
  • Enjoys outdoor activities such as skiing, scuba diving, fishing, and softball.

Reputation

Clients often cite his:
 
  • deep local market knowledge of the Westside beach communities
  • decades of experience through multiple real estate cycles
  • hands-on service and long-term relationships with families and investors.
Client Experiences

Terry Ballentine has a very calm, confident demeanor. When I first met him at a local Open House, I was surprised at how relaxed and unobtrusive he was in his approach. He was able to answer questions without seeming pushy or obtrusive. I found a condo on the fourth of July weekend, and an offer was placed on the 6th. Terry's strategy for out-bidding our 7 competitors was perfect without going to extreme...

— Theresa R.

Client Experiences

Terry is the best real estate agent I have ever come in contact with. He is wonderful to work with and in every way, and highly knowledgeable. He helped us coordinate a concurrent escrow, selling our condo and purchasing our home. Everything went smoothly thanks to Terry.

— Jab

Client Experiences

Terry helped my husband and me buy our first home in Westchester. We highly recommend him! Terry went over-the-top in communication and finding us exactly what we were looking for in a new home. He was always there for us, no matter how late we called him. He was patient and guided us so well through the steps of first-time home buying. As the manager of the Marina del Rey office, Terry is an expert in t...

— Amanda H.

Client Experiences

Terry was incredibly helpful, providing a great deal of information and very valuable insight on different neighborhoods we were interested in. Overall, we have never had a more pleasant real estate agent to work with and would highly recommend Terry! Over the years, Terry has helped us with two real estate transactions-we can’t say enough about Terry!

— Walker D.

Client Experiences

We contacted Terry in relation to a rental property we saw on Zillow that we wanted to view. When we met Terry, we found him to be very professional, warm, and genuine. He showed us around the space, introducing us to the different aspects of the property, and then also gave us sufficient time to look around ourselves. Terry is knowledgeable about the local area, and he was very responsive to all of our ...

— Melissa C.

Client Experiences

Terry not only knew the neighborhood well but also knew this particular property, and that, coupled with his years of experience as a realtor, meant he (1) sold the house quickly (and at full ask) and (2) made the entire process as smooth and painless as possible. Hard to ask for more.

— David H.

Client Experiences

This was an estate sale, and I am from Northern California. Terry was very responsive from the beginning, providing us with a comparison of similar homes in the area in order to facilitate our decision on an asking price. Terry provided us with contacts for cleaning, etc., as our time was limited due to being out of town. Kept us informed during the entire process. I would highly recommend using Terry.

— Grossman W.

Client Experiences

Terry has helped us buy both our first home and our vacation home. He genuinely loves what he does, and it shows! He makes the confusing and difficult portions of the home-buying process so much easier because of his knowledge and experience. I highly recommend Terry to anyone who wants a Realtor who will be by their side throughout the process. Thanks for everything, Terry!

— Buyer

Client Experiences

I was extremely happy with the experience of selling my home with Terry Ballentine as my listing agent. He delivered on all aspects promised and then some. Being that my home was architecturally unique and the largest home on the block syndrome, I knew it might take some extra efforts to flush out the right buyers. Terry held open houses literally every weekend until we had it sold. He also helped with s...

— Seller

Client Experiences

Terry made selling my childhood home easier than it could have been. My mother lived in the house for sixty years. He found a nice young couple to buy the house. They want to start a family there.

— Seller

Client Experiences

Terry Ballentine is not only an expert in his field, but he's also professional, friendly, and easy to work with. We were able to sell our house for more than asking, in record speed, due to his diligence and flexibility. I would highly recommend Terry to anyone I know looking to not just buy or sell their home, but also enjoy the experience along the way.

— Ballentine V.

Client Experiences

Terry Ballentine is a long-time resident of Venice, California. He knows the area very well. He was instrumental in establishing the market price for our property and negotiated with the buyers in a very timely manner. He took the extra time to explain the selling process and the mountain of paperwork that is now required to sell or purchase a home in Los Angeles County. We had other properties to sell i...

— Ellis J.

Client Experiences

Could not have had a better experience with Terry. He is a consummate professional, kind, patient, and went above and beyond to ensure that every detail was addressed in the sale of our property in the best and most timely manner. Our family is so grateful to him and would not hesitate to enlist his services again. Do yourself a favor, and have Terry assist you with your next real estate transaction. You...

— Andrea V.

Client Experiences

He was very knowledgeable, responsive, cooperative, and pleasant. He suggested a sale price that was perfect, and the house was sold in a very short time at a great price, over the asking price.

— Seller

Client Experiences

Terry is the best agent ever! He is so easy to work with and really focuses on his clients. He responds to emails and phone calls very quickly. This is the third property we have bought using Terry, and we plan to use him every time in the future.

— Jab

Client Experiences

This was our first time working with Terry. He is a true gentleman and a consummate professional who made us feel like we were in very good hands throughout the whole process. It was a pleasure working with him, and we look forward to the opportunity to work with him again.

— Buyer

Client Experiences

Terry helped us buy our house 21 years ago, and I highly recommend him. When it was time to sell my in-laws' home this past spring, we knew Terry was the best Realtor for us. The entire process went very smoothly!

— Carlene D.

Client Experiences

I found my condo through Terry 2.5 years ago, and just sold it through him as well! He guided me with advice along the way, was extremely responsive and informative, and got me exactly the price I wanted! And quickly! I could ask him questions anytime and get answers. So friendly and knowledgeable, just the absolute best to work with!

— Seller

Client Experiences

Terry helped me buy my first home, as well as an income property. That's not all. He helped me find very good tenants. Terry made purchasing a very simplified task. He has also been available for follow-up questions.

— Dovid

Client Experiences

Besides being an incredibly nice man, Terry is a wonderful and responsive professional. A highly recommended resource, whether you are buying or selling your home. Terry was supportive and patient throughout a long short-sale process.

— Buyer

Client Experiences

Terry was our primary contact in the sale of our parents' home in Venice. Since it was an estate sale, which had several twists and turns, it was nice to deal with someone who really knew the process and could calmly guide us through it every step of the way. I would highly recommend him for any type of sale.

— Sellis

Client Experiences

I was so pleased with Terry Ballentine's handling of the sale of my mother's condo. He came up with a successful strategy, dealt with the buyer's agent who was making unreasonable demands, took care of all the paperwork, and overall, did a terrific job! I've already recommended him to a friend.

— Galanti G.

Client Experiences

Terry is excellent to work with. He makes the whole process of selling a property seem easy. His assistance, knowledge, and helpfulness make him the very best at what he does.

— Michael J.

Client Experiences

Hired Terry to sell our duplex recently. Recommend him 100%. Couldn't ask for a better realtor. His knowledge, expertise, and graciousness in dealing with multiple buyers, tenants, and sellers were stellar. He was available at all times to answer all questions. Terry sold our property. I would highly recommend and have recommended him to anyone needing an honest and excellent realtor.

— Buyer

Client Experiences

Experience is all you need in a realtor to get exactly what you want - and Terry has that in spades! He found me listings that fit exactly what I was looking for, fit my schedule to go check them out, and when I was ready to make an offer, so glad I had Terry in my corner! Not only did he know exactly what to offer and guided me through the counter-offer, etc., but his great relationship with the selling...

— Buyer

Client Experiences

Terry is knowledgeable, trustworthy, and willing to help answer any question. If it weren't for his expertise, I wouldn't have been confident in buying our first home. I would recommend him to every single person I know who needs a perfect realtor. 10/10 the best you could ever ask for.

— Chipp

Client Experiences

Terry is the only broker who not only has consistently rented the back unit but has also been instrumental in helping to choose the right tenant. He is and always has been available when I've needed his help in the last 28 years.

— Moliker D.

Client Experiences

We found Terry when we inquired about a listing we saw online. He was lovely to work with throughout the entire process. He was very quick to respond to us via email when we sent questions. He also made time to show us the property a second time, within hours of us requesting another viewing. He was very informative, kind, and patient. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an agent.

— Cally S.

Client Experiences

It was a pleasure to work with Terry to buy my new home. He was with me each step of the way and has extensive knowledge of the Venice and West LA area. He understands and cares about his clients and goes above and beyond to provide the best experience.

— A.M.

Client Experiences

Terry was incredibly helpful, providing a great deal of information and very valuable insight on different neighborhoods we were interested in. He also helped us understand planning and zoning issues that may have affected remodeling ideas we had. Overall, we have never had a more pleasant real estate agent to work with and would highly recommend Terry!

— Walker D.

Client Experiences

I consulted with Terry for more than 10 years before he had the opportunity to sell my Aunt's house in Venice. He was always responsive, knowledgeable, and professional. I was very glad when he got to handle the sale. He worked with my Aunt's attorney, the courts, and everything went smoothly. I can't recommend him highly enough! I wish I could give him more business!

— Seller

Client Experiences

Terry has helped my fiancé and me to purchase 2 homes, and I can't give enough praise to his professionalism, attentiveness, and desire to understand our needs and help us with every detail and request we threw at him. He is a pleasure to work with, and I plan on working with him for all of my future purchases. Thanks, Terry!

— Buyer

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With more than 50 years in Westside real estate, Terry Ballentine offers unmatched expertise in Marina del Rey, Venice, and nearby coastal communities. He provides personalized guidance for buyers, sellers, and investors, earning long-term trust and repeat clients. Terry’s hands-on approach and deep local knowledge ensure every transaction is handled with care and precision.

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Contact Details

Terry Ballentine | CA DRE# 00588883

(310) 351-9743
[email protected]

124 Washington Blvd Marina Del Rey, CA 90292