Terry Ballentine has been a full time real estate professional since 1976. After obtaining his Real Estate Brokers license in June 1979, Terry began a 2 year management position in the Mar Vista branch of a large Westside real estate firm. He then joined Jon Douglas Company, Marina del Rey office when it first opened in 1981. He was appointed Assistant Manager in February 1990. Jon Douglas Company was sold to Coldwell Banker in 1998. Terry Serves as Director and on the Professional Standards Committee of the Greater Los Angeles Area Board of Realtors. He is also a Director of The MLS/CLAW Multiple Listing Service. Terry joined RE/MAX in June, 2010 and serves as Regional Manager as well as Real Estate Sales.
Specializing in residential and income producing properties in Venice, Marina del Rey, and West Los Angeles, Terry has handled the sale of properties from Malibu to the South Bay.
With a proven track record from year to year, he is considered a true professional within the real estate industry and among his clients. A majority of his sales consist of repeat clients and referrals which speak highly of his client's satisfaction.
Born and raised in Venice, Terry attended school locally and graduated from Santa Monica College and completed a program of study as approved by the California Department of Real Estate and the California Real Estate Association. He is a designated E-pro and Accredited Buyer's Representative.
Terry is an adventurous, energetic individual, active in many outdoor sports including water skiing, snow skiing, scuba diving, fishing, and hiking. He plays in a Culver City softball league year round and manages a co-ed Realtors softball league during the summer. Residing in Venice with his wife, Terry is a devoted family man with three grown children and seven grandchildren. Chances are, you will bump into him walking his dog or riding his bike with his wife.
Terry has developed an aggressive, personalized marketing plan that has placed him as one of the top professionals in his field. "I want my clients to have a positive experience when they place their property in my hands. With professional, personalized service, everybody is a winner."