About Mark Herrera
Your LA Condo Specialist
Mark Herrera is a dedicated real estate professional with Keller Williams Realty, specializing in condominium sales across Los Angeles County. With a focus on the South Bay and Westside communities, Mark brings deep local knowledge and a client-first approach to every transaction.
Whether you're a first-time buyer navigating the LA market, an investor seeking income properties, or a seller looking to maximize your condo's value, Mark provides personalized guidance tailored to your specific goals.
Mark's expertise in condo-specific considerations—HOA analysis, building certifications, financing requirements, and market positioning—ensures his clients make informed decisions with confidence.
What "Condo Specialist" Actually Means
Most real estate agents sell houses, townhomes, condos, land—whatever comes their way. I focus exclusively on condominiums because they require specialized knowledge that generalist agents don't have:
HOA Financial Analysis
I review reserve studies, budget allocations, and meeting minutes before recommending any building. I've steered clients away from buildings with undisclosed special assessments—saving them tens of thousands of dollars.
Building Certification Knowledge
I maintain relationships with lenders and know which buildings are FHA-approved, VA-approved, or require portfolio financing. This prevents the nightmare scenario of discovering your financing won't work mid-escrow.
CC&R Interpretation
I've read hundreds of CC&R documents. I know which "no pet" policies have exceptions, which rental restrictions have grandfather clauses, and which seemingly minor rules create daily headaches for owners.
Building-Specific Intelligence
I track construction defect litigation, management company changes, and HOA board elections across my coverage area. When something affects a building, I know about it before it impacts your purchase.
Buildings I Know Intimately
I've personally toured 200+ LA condo buildings and closed transactions in many of them. Here's a sample of buildings where I can speak to specific unit layouts, HOA dynamics, and building issues:
Marina del Rey
- • Azzurra — Know which floors have unobstructed views
- • Regatta Seaside — Familiar with seawall assessment timeline
- • Marina Pointe — Know the parking situation and best layouts
Santa Monica
- • The Seychelle — Know which units have direct ocean views
- • Ocean Towers — Familiar with recent renovation assessment
- • Sea Colony — Know the ground lease terms
Downtown LA
- • Eastern Columbia — Know which units have original details
- • Evo — Familiar with parking constraints and storage
- • Watermarke Tower — Know the HOA's financial health
Service Areas
Mark serves condo buyers and sellers throughout Los Angeles County, with particular expertise in:
South Bay
Westside & Urban
Professional Affiliations
- •National Association of Realtors (NAR)
- •California Association of Realtors (CAR)
- •South Bay Association of Realtors
- •Keller Williams Realty
Contact Mark
Mark Herrera, REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty
DRE #02243571