About
Having serviced hundreds of clients since 2003, I bring a vast knowledge of the local markets, refined negotiating skills, and a nimble, creative attitude toward solving problems, with a primary focus on an exceptional, stress-free experience for my clients. A champion of the culture, architecture, laid-back lifestyle, and sunshine of Southern California, I enjoy introducing transplants to all that the Los Angeles Area has to offer. Prior to my career in Real Estate, I worked in post-production for film and television, after having earned a BA in Audio Engineering from the University of Colorado. When not selling homes, you’ll likely find me spending time with my family, training for my next marathon, or pouring Manhattans for my neighbors.
Whether you're a first-time home buyer in search of your dream home, a seller looking to downsize or an investor looking for a great opportunity, working with a dedicated real estate professional can make all the difference.
I deliver unmatched customer service, and my genuine desire to see your property goals come true makes me the go-to resource for all your real estate needs. For sellers, I take full advantage of Luxury Collective‘s® comprehensive and distinct marketing tools to ensure that your property is broadly and elegantly promoted on a variety of channels, including major real estate websites, and my negotiation skills are second to none. For buyers, I effectively analyze the local market and target trends to help you find the perfect home at the right price.
If you're looking for a positive, helpful partner who is ready to provide you with exceptional service, let's talk today!
What my clients are saying:
"Craig was the most amazing agent to guide our first time home buyer experience. He was thorough, patient, kind, knowledgeable, flexible, available, and provided excellent customer service. Craig cares and it shows. He made sure we understood every part of the process and he took care of all communication on our behalf. He is the best and I will always refer or (if needed) work with Craig again. Bonus: Craig found our dream home one day after we told him what we wanted in a house. A perfect example of how he listens and understands his buyers."
"As first time buyers, my husband and I were very lucky to have Craig and his team of colleagues help and represent us. From day one, he listened to what we wanted and what we were looking for. He gave us an overview of what the entire buying process is like, so that we know what we are getting ourselves into. He gave us suggestions and recommendations about the type of loans and all, and shared his knowledge of the nearby neighborhoods. He was always reachable by phone, text, and email. When we were looking at showings, he or his colleague would ask questions on our behalf about the properties. Honestly, we did not even know where to begin, since we were new to home buying. We’ve heard many stories from friends and family about how cumbersome the process is. For what we went through, it sure did not feel so bad. We were glad we had a really good agent with a strong team behind us."
"Craig is the BEST! It’s hard to keep this short. He had a strategy for listing/marketing our house and it worked. He is extremely knowledgeable about our mid-century modern home. We got multiple offers after one open house. He was there for every inspection and contractor visit. He answered the phone every time we called and txts were immediate. He talked us off a ledge when repair requests came back and guided us through a deal we were comfortable with. He knew the answer to all of our tedious contract questions off the top of his head. We settled at well over asking price, got the rent back we needed and got escrow to close a little early-all thanks to Craig!! "
"I can't say enough good things about our agent, Craig Terrien. We were first time home buyers and understood little about the whole process. I was worried about so many things along the way and anytime I sought Craig's assistance with questions or for clarifications, he responded quickly and thoroughly. When we met for showings he was always there, on time, and gave the property a thorough look right along with us. We saw several homes a week over a 2-month period and he always listened carefully to our opinions about each property, remembering what we liked and didn’t like, so as to better guide us through our options. He was never afraid to point out possible issues with properties when he noticed them, helping to steer us away from anything we wouldn’t be happy in. And throughout the escrow process, he was extremely knowledgable and helpful, explaining each step and document as needed. In the end, we found a great place and couldn’t be happier to have had Craig’s assistance!"
"Craig has been such a wonderful agent and a pleasure to work with. He took into account all of our family's needs and helped us get into a beautiful home that checked all of the boxes for us. Craig not only helped in our search but was a extremely helpful during the closing process and following up to make sure closing escrow was smooth and seamless. As first-time buyers, Craig's knowledge and expertise was invaluable every step of the way!"
"Craig is amazing, always available and two steps ahead. I would recommend him and he will be my first choice in the future. Thank you again Craig."
"Craig was really friendly and easy to work with. He always stayed positive when things didn’t turn out according to plan. I was always able to reach him any time of the day. Thanks for handling the transaction of our first home :) "
"We were so lucky to have been partnered with Craig. He was excellent from start to finish. We’ve been searching for months and saw so many houses - the competition was tough and we almost felt like giving up. Craig recommended a lender to make our offer stronger and guided us through the process. He was a great communicator - often worked late hours with a great sense of urgency! Unlike other agents, he never made us feel pressured. He always wanted to make sure we were making the right choice and rest assured us that we would eventually find “the one.” And we did! "
"He was a pleasure to work with. Very knowledgeable with a lot of experience and a great personality. He was always there for us when we needed him. Can’t wait to work with him again! "
"We really lucked out with our real estate agent, Craig. While the process of homebuying was way more difficult that we had imagined, based on the levels of competitiveness, Craig gave us guidance and was extremely helpful in explaining the entire process. He answered every question and explained every form we had questions on clearly and thoroughly. He is personable, knowledgeable, endlessly patient, and incredibly generous with his time (he made himself available to us early mornings, late evenings, and weekends over the course of several weeks). He met us at every house, provided current comps in the area, and helped us get our offer out within a 24 hour timeframe. Buying a home in this market is challenging, but Craig made it as painless and straightforward as possible."
"Craig is very attentive, communicates openly, and genuinely cares about his clients. I would hire him again in a heartbeat! "
"Craig was very professional and went the extra mile to help us sell our house."