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Kerry Marsico

Remembering the Downtown Los Angeles Loft Specialist Real Estate Professional

KERRY STEVEN MARSICO  1965 – 2019

Known as one of the most prolific listing agents in Downtown L.A., Kerry Marsico leaves a legacy of energy and enthusiasm.  After the charismatic agent passed away this week, his team continues to work guided by the venerable spirit who paved the way to helping a tremendous number of home sellers and buyers in L.A.  Many Downtown real estate agents morn the loss of such a powerful market force and ambitious, respected competitor in LA’s fierce urban real estate market. Other agents always looked forward to discussions with Kerry, who was active with DREA (the Downtown Real Estate Association), to discuss the many uniquely challenging aspects of serving the LA urban property market. Fellow agents recall how he could win drawings and prizes by sheer force of will, along with a little incantation, so it’s no wonder why he sometimes went by the moniker of “Lucky Steven.”  He has lived in many places, including Illinois, Florida, South Carolina and Arizona, but Kerry’s ultimate home was the entertainment capital of the world, Los Angeles (and Palm Springs too!) in sunny Southern California.

Memorial planning is under way to honor his service, virtue and leadership, but the date has not yet been set. Here’s a list of Marsico’s current listings of amazing lofts and condos for sale:

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The L.A. Loft Blog honors Mr. Marsico as a charming and inspirational source of strength and motivation for many homeowners and other real estate agents.  Agents have enjoyed cooperating on transactions with Kerry at Market Lofts, Luma lofts building, Bunker Hill Tower and many other buildings around Downtown Los Angeles and beyond. Taking care of more luxury loft listings than nearly every other agent in DTLA, Kerry leaves some big empty shoes to fill.  The L.A. Loft Blog hopes to help the public by providing a List of Current Top Performing Downtown Luxury Loft Real Estate Professionals, many of whom have come together over many years to complete successful large condo transactions in cooperation with Kerry.  #kerry #marsico

Corey Chambers, Realty Source 213-880-9910 CoreyChambers.com
Theodore Trentman (877) 452-5638 LoftLivingLA.com
Drew Panico (877) 452-5638 LoftLivingLA.com
Paula Samuel (310) 795-1261
Bert Mora (213) 713-0842

If you’d like updates about Kerry Marsico’s memorial, get on the notification list or tell us what you think by sending us email to memorial@laloftblog.com or leave a comment.

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Mold Removal, Remediation and Inspection

When preparing to sell a home, one potential disaster affecting loft and condo real estate transactions more and more frequently is mold, mildew and other fungus. #mold #removal

Normally, one might expect to see the steps reversed from the way they are listed in the title of this article.  Inspection first, and then remediation and removal.  But, for real estate, we want to avoid the need for mold inspection, and to avoid the high cost of licensed mold remediation.  This post is written from the point of view of sellers and their listing agents when selling a home.

Rule number one with mold is: Do not let it happen in the first place. Repair all leaks or moisture problems early before mold and water damage can occur.  Secondly, if any leaks, moisture issues, water damage or water stains are apparent, then dry thoroughly (also remove and prevent any source or cause of moisture), clean thoroughly and/or sand with sandpaper, treat with a highly rated household antifungal spray such as Concrobium Mold Control Household Cleaners and dry, and then paint or seal the surface. Then double check to ensure that the moisture problem is taken care of at its source.

These steps will help to make home inspections go more smoothly, and may prevent the necessity of expensive mold inspections, delays and very expensive licensed mold remediation. #remediation #inspection

Sellers are concerned about making buyers happy, and want to provide a clean, safe property and transaction of excellent value and satisfaction. While the state of California does not recommend or require licensed testing or remediation of mold, licensed home inspectors will recommend mold inspection when they suspect the possibility of mold. Home sellers want to take reasonable steps to deliver the property in a state that is free from the presence of unusual water damage, dampness, visible mold or mold odor. Sellers should have under-sink and air intake areas cleaned, treated and painted when water damage or moisture are apparent. Sellers sometimes need to offer to credit buyers toward some or all of licensed remediation when home buyers demand it.   Take the steps mentioned in this article to help avoid an expensive outcome whenever possible.

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Copyright © This free information provided courtesy L.A. Loft Blog and LAcondoInfo.com with information provided by Corey Chambers, Realty Source Inc, BRE#01889449 We are not associated with the homeowner’s association or developer. For more information, contact (213) 880-9910 or visit LAcondoInfo.com Licensed in California. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Properties subject to prior sale or rental. This is not a solicitation if buyer or seller is already under contract with another broker.