Crown Mark Real Estate Group

What Crown Mark Real Estate Group does

Crown Mark Real Estate Group is a privately-held, full-service real estate firm headquartered at 1409 Foothill Blvd., Suite 200, in La Canada Flintridge, California, founded in 1989 by Broker/Owner Ara Markari. The company operates across five integrated service lines: residential and commercial brokerage, rental property management, leasing (retail, medical, office, industrial), investment advisory (including 1031 exchanges, portfolio analysis, and off-market transactions), and property development/construction services. It serves individual investors, LLC groups, residential owners and tenants, and commercial tenants and landlords across Southern California — including La Canada Flintridge, Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, Montrose, La Crescenta, and the San Fernando Valley — with some deal flow from the Phoenix Metropolitan Area.

The firm is staffed by approximately a dozen named professionals holding California broker and salesperson licenses (CalBRE), with specialized credentials including a State Bar of California real estate attorney, a Certified Property Manager, an NMLS license holder, and team members with backgrounds in law, construction, finance, and counseling. Its technology stack is standard for the industry: MLS for residential listings, CoStar and LoopNet for commercial listings, and conventional property-management software with accounting functionality. No proprietary technology, AI capabilities, integrations, or APIs are documented. Revenue is generated through brokerage and leasing commissions, property-management fees calculated as a percentage of gross monthly rents, and investment advisory/professional services fees. The firm relies on a direct, sales-led GTM approach delivered through licensed agents, supplemented by digital channels (Nextdoor, Facebook, LinkedIn, email newsletter), MLS exposure, signage, and community-network referrals.

The business is founder-controlled with no institutional investors, private equity backing, or parent-company relationships identified. No funding rounds, acquisitions, patents, or regulatory actions are documented. The firm carries no disclosed revenue, operates from a single headquarters, and competes on local market expertise, off-market deal access, and full-service vertical integration rather than technology differentiation.

Name

Crown Mark Real Estate Group

Legal name

Crown Mark Real Estate Group

Website

https://cmreg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Crown Mark Real Estate Group is a privately-held, full-service real estate firm in La Canada Flintridge, California, offering brokerage, property management, leasing, investment advisory, and development services to individual investors, LLCs, residential owners, and commercial tenants across Southern California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Full-Service Real Estate Services

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312), Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Real Estate Brokerage (Leasing & Sales) (FSAEAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Commercial Real Estate Asset Management (BPAJAMAB)

Keywords

• Residential real estate brokerage
• Commercial real estate leasing
• Property management services
• Real estate investment advisory
• Property development management

Headquarters

HQ city

La Canada Flintridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Property Management Fees: Property management services charged as a percentage of gross monthly rents. One testimonial indicates they charge one fee per month based on gross rents collected.
2. Brokerage Commissions: Real estate brokerage services for buying, selling, and leasing residential and commercial properties. Revenue generated through commissions on transactions.
3. Leasing Commissions: Commercial and residential leasing services. Revenue generated through leasing commissions for tenant representation and landlord representation.
4. Investment Advisory and Management: Investment management, advisory services, and consulting for real estate investors including 1031 exchanges, portfolio analysis, and development/redevelopment consulting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Crown Mark Real Estate Group is a full-service real estate firm providing brokerage (buying, selling, and marketing of residential and commercial properties), property management (tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance, and inspections), leasing (retail, medical, office, and industrial lease negotiation), investment advisory (1031 exchanges, portfolio analysis, off-market transactions), and property development and construction services (budgeting, project management, rehab, and distressed property work). The firm operates primarily in Southern California, anchored by its La Canada Flintridge headquarters.

Product overview

Crown Mark Real Estate Group is a full-service real estate company offering an integrated suite of services: Brokerage (residential and commercial property sales and acquisition), Property Management (tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance, and inspections), Leasing (retail, medical, office, and industrial lease negotiation), Investments (investment management, 1031 exchanges, portfolio analysis, and off-market transactions), and Property Development and Construction (budgeting, financial modeling, project management, rehab, and distressed property services). The company operates as a unified real estate platform serving both commercial and residential markets in Southern California.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brokerage Residential and commercial real estate brokerage services for buyers and sellers, including property marketing, market analysis, comparable property analysis, and transaction support across Southern California.
• Property Management Rental property management services for residential and commercial owners, including tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance, inspections, and enforcement of property rules.
• Leasing Residential and commercial leasing services, including tenant screening, financial and background risk analysis, and negotiation of retail, medical, office, and industrial leases for tenants and landlords.
• Investments Investment management and advisory services for real estate investors, including 1031 exchanges, portfolio analysis, off-market transactions, and development and redevelopment transaction support.
• Property Development and Construction Development and construction services including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, site and market analysis, build-to-suit studies, acquisition and due diligence, project management, planning and development, investment property rehab, and rehabilitation for distressed properties.

Quantifiable outcome

• Managed properties with quality tenants and minimal turnover
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle): Global real estate services and investment management firm with full-service offerings across brokerage, leasing, and property management. Competes for institutional commercial leasing and investment mandates in Southern California.
• Keller Williams Realty: Largest US residential brokerage franchise by agent count with significant Southern California presence. Competes for the same residential buyers, sellers, and investor clients.
• Coldwell Banker: Large national brokerage brand with deep SoCal agent density across residential sales and property management. Overlaps directly with Crown Mark's brokerage and property management service lines at greater scale.
• Marcus & Millichap: Specialized commercial investment real estate brokerage focused on multifamily, retail, and net-lease properties. Overlaps with Crown Mark's commercial investment advisory and off-market deal flow for investors.
• CBRE Group: Global full-service commercial real estate firm with major LA presence offering brokerage, property management, and investment advisory. Competes for larger commercial mandates that Crown Mark cannot service at scale.

Direct peers

• Engel & Völkers: Boutique international brokerage with a focus on premium residential markets and an advisor-led model. Operates in similar Southern California submarkets with comparable service breadth and boutique positioning.
• The Agency: Boutique luxury-focused real estate brokerage founded in LA with a similar full-service model spanning residential sales, leasing, and new development. Closest size, geography, and brand-positioning analog to Crown Mark.
• Sotheby's International Realty: Luxury residential brokerage with strong SoCal affiliate presence serving high-net-worth buyers and sellers. Competes for the same affluent La Canada Flintridge, Pasadena, and Glendale clientele.
• Rodeo Realty: Independent Los Angeles-based residential brokerage with strong San Fernando Valley and Greater LA presence. Closely comparable size, geography, and independent-owner structure to Crown Mark.
• Compass: National technology-driven residential and commercial brokerage that has aggressively expanded into Southern California luxury and mid-market segments. Directly competes for the same agent talent, listings, and investor clients that Crown Mark serves in LA County.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/crownmarkrealestategroupca
• Xx.com/crownmarkreale1

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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