Faisal Alserri
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Faisal Alserri Most real estate agents can tell you what a property looks like. Few can tell you what it’s allowed to become. That distinction is what sets Faisal apart. With a Master’s degree in Planning & Development from USC — one of the nation’s top planning programs — along with Bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Policy, Faisal brings a level of land-use, zoning, and development expertise that is uncommon in residential real estate. Before entering brokerage, he served as Director of Planning & Development for the Los Angeles City Council’s 5th District, representing communities including Westwood, Century City, Bel Air, Holmby Hills, Mid-City, and the Wilshire Corridor. During that time, he helped establish one of the first wildlife corridor programs in the United States, work that earned recognition from both the Los Angeles City Council and the Mayor.
Today, that background gives clients a distinct advantage. While many agents focus solely on the home itself, Faisal evaluates the bigger picture — zoning regulations, permit history, easements, development potential, and the opportunities or limitations that may not be obvious at first glance. For buyers, that means avoiding costly surprises. For sellers, it often means uncovering value that others overlook. His expertise extends well beyond theory. Faisal has personally renovated multiple properties through the full permitting process and has developed high-end steel-frame homes throughout the High Desert. As the broker-owner of one of the longest continuously operating real estate brokerages serving the High Desert, Faisal has guided everything from traditional residential sales to complex transactions involving institutional sellers, nonprofit organizations, and development opportunities.
A longtime High Desert resident and investor, Faisal has also owned and operated successful vacation rental properties since 2010, giving him a practical understanding of the region’s housing market from multiple perspectives — as a homeowner, investor, developer, and broker. His passion for conservation remains a central part of his work as well, promoting land development that enhances native plant and wildlife preservation, continuing a mission that began during his years in public service.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
- How a Master’s in Planning & Development from USC helps buyers see hidden land-use and zoning potential in ordinary properties.
- That Faisal served as Director of Planning & Development for Los Angeles City Council’s 5th District before entering brokerage.
- Why evaluating zoning regulations, permit history, and easements helps buyers avoid costly surprises and sellers uncover overlooked value.
- How Faisal’s firsthand experience renovating properties through the full permitting process gives him a builder’s and investor’s perspective.
- That he develops high-end steel-frame homes throughout the High Desert, streamlining construction with faster framing systems.
- How he negotiated zero-down and no-closing-cost contracts to help first-time home buyers become homeowners while maximizing financial potential.
- Why his brokerage’s long continuous presence in the High Desert gives clients an edge in complex residential and development transactions.
- That he has owned and operated successful vacation rental properties since 2010, offering practical insight into the region’s housing market.
- How conservation-minded land development can enhance native plant and wildlife preservation while increasing property value.
about the show
America’s Top Agents is a business documentary series featuring the real estate professionals, brokers, team leaders, and property experts who operate at a high level in one of the most competitive industries in the country.
Each episode gives viewers a closer look at the story behind the agent, from the deals that shaped their career to the strategies, relationships, and decisions that helped them build trust in the market.
The series explores what it takes to win listings, negotiate under pressure, guide clients through major financial decisions, and build a personal brand in real estate.
From luxury homes and commercial properties to residential markets and investment opportunities, America’s Top Agents highlights the professionals shaping the future of real estate.
For featured guests, the series provides a platform to share their story, build authority, and show the experience, values, and expertise behind their success.
