Loft Living LA

I can’t say enough good things about Ted and his team. They have helped me with two apartment service. The go-​to leasing and sales agents for DTLA lofts, especially helpful for people who are new to the area.

Recently I had a pleasure of dealing with Ted and Drew while selling a loft in Biscuit Lofts at 1850 Industrial St. I must say we had a difficult transaction where sellers could not come to terms with one another. If not for Drew’s professionalism and patience, our deal would fall apart. If you want to have pleasant and professional expertise and skills, I highly recommend him and Ted for any real estate transaction!

We found out mid March that we would have to move out of our former apartment building due to an issue that couldn’t be resolved. In came the panic and the stress that moving already comes with. While calling a couple different buildings and leasing offices, we happened to stumble across Drew Panico and he set a time to not only meet with us but come pick us up and show us the few different buildings he thought would suit us.
At the time scheduled, he pulls up in this beautiful Mafia boss type Mercedes. Talk about service! This bad boy had everything from backseat warmers to massagers in the chairs. I felt like a celebrity! He went over the buildings he had in mind and out of the 3 we had already been to 2 of them. The Emerson was the 1 we had on our list but hadn’t had the time to stop by. Drew had made the appointment with John-​David and we were seen immediately after arriving.
The entire walk through Drew made sure to ask all the questions a possible new tenant would’ve asked, made sure that all of our guidelines were met or as closely to as possible, and made pleasant chit chat during the quieter moments. I felt completely taken care of and I loved that both of them were really taking what we were saying to heart.
After our visit and on our way back, Drew asked us how we felt, if there were any questions and concerns. A couple days later he called and asked if there was anything he could do to help or if we’d like him to set up any other appointments with other buildings. That right there is what great businesses do right: followup. It’s more than just providing that first great customer experience, taking the initiative to followup is huge!
Less than two weeks later, we’re signing the lease to our PH apartment in the Emerson. Drew made one of the most stressful moments of this year a complete breeze! He was an absolute sweetheart throughout the entire transition and I couldn’t be happier. Not to mention the cute ‘Welcome’ gift baskets of these yummy cookies, brownies, muffins and milk –complete with a ‘Congrats’ balloon and note. (Thanks Drew! I’ll be spending a lot of time in the gym thanks to your yummy gift, hahaha!!)
We loved Drew so much that once either of us are on the market to buy, he’s the one we’ll be going through. I highly recommend him and Loft Living LA. Starting a new life in a new place shouldn’t be stressful and LLL will make sure it isn’t. (:

I would highly recommend using Loft Living LA. Ted and Drew were really great to work with. They were responsive and easy to communicate with. Ted seemed very knowledgable about DT real estate. They connected with me as a person and not just with what’s on my application. I didn’t wind up getting the apartment because the owner was very particular about renting the space to two people, but Ted fought for me because he understood my situation. I will continue to use them to find a place!

If you’re looking for a loft in DTLA, you have to work with Ted and Drew. We wouldn’t be in our dream home if it weren’t for them and this is why…
1. They are extremely knowledgeable and well connected in the downtown area. Downtown is a difficult market to buy into. Oftentimes, the best units aren’t listed on the MLS and you need a realtor who has access to private listings. We originally worked with a different realtor who was very nice, but just couldn’t show us more than what we already saw on Redfin. After a couple of frustrating months, we contacted Drew and Ted and the first unit they showed us was exactly what we wanted (and it never hit the market) — big windows, exposed brick, unique space, separate bedrooms, open layout, prime location, within budget.
2. They’re patient. We are super type-​A control freaks who were first time home buyers and were living in Chicago during the entire process. Despite those challenges, Ted spent hours on the phone getting to know us, what we were looking for, what we were willing to trade-​off, etc. All this information ensured that they did not waste our time by showing us places we would feel mediocre about. They were also very flexible with our travel schedules and tried their best to optimize viewings and face to face time.
3. They’re helpful and genuinely care. As I mentioned, we were new home buyers and very nervous about this large investment. Drew and Ted have been working in DTLA for over 10 years. Not only that, but they also live downtown and are part of the community so they care about its future and growth. When looking at places, they were very honest and opinionated about what they liked/​disliked in each unit; they were explicit about which features would be attractive when thinking about resale value; and most importantly, they never pushed a place on us. Even though we saw our dream home first, Drew and Ted showed us over 10 other units so that we would feel comfortable with our decision.
4. They get it. They’ve been in the game for so long that they know what’s best for the buyer and won’t take advantage of it. Our home was at the top of our budget and it was very hard for us to say yes. However, taking a step back from the finances, looking at our wish list and comparing it to all the units we knew DT had to offer — it became a very easy decision. We saw the value in the home beyond the price per sqft. Nothing can replace the pure happiness we feel waking up in a home we love (sorry it sounds so cheesy but that’s literally how we feel).
We’re very happy we put our trust in Ted and Drew and are so thankful we came across their Unilocal page. Sign the realtor commitment agreement (forgot the formal name) — it is totally worth it.
Thank you Ted and Drew!!!
–Vince and Quynh

Ted and Drew are the BEST! They sold our loft in under a week for WAY more than asking… can’t say enough good things about their professionalism… THANKS, FELLAS! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Drew and team at Loft Living LA were so helpful when I was selling my loft downtown. Drew lives downtown so he is an expert and he really knows the market. My loft sold quickly and with ease. He even drove me to get papers notarized when closing time came. Fast easy fun transaction!

Years ago I purchased a short-​sale condo in Little Tokyo thru loft-​living LA because they specialized in DTLA properties. Ted and Drew spent almost six month helping me with all my questions and making the right moves to finally close escrow. When I was ready to sell that very same unit this year, I called them without hesitation and they helped me sold it in just a little over a month.
For my listing, they sent professional photographers to take picture from the start; marketed it on various media outlets; setup frequent open-​houses and private showings; and followed up on potential buyers diligently. Once we accepted an offer, almost all the paperwork was done electronically — speedy and green.
If you are in the market to buy or sell in DTLA, I could not recommend this realtor more.

I was very impressed and satisfied with the level of service and professionalism I received from Jeremy, who helped me recently to look for a place to rent in DTLA. He set up several showings over the holiday weekend, and gave me very useful information about each of the properties we looked at to help me make a good decision. His knowledge of all the different places in downtown LA was very valuable, and it was clear from the beginning that he knows what he’s talking about. In the end, I ended up going in a different direction, but even so, the help that Jeremy provided was truly top notch. I would not hesitate to work with him in the future or refer anyone to him who is looking for a place in DTLA.

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We looked at over 20 places in LA and talked to 4 realtors when we finally caught a huge break and got connected to Ted. He spent so much time with my fiancé and I calming us down and giving us massive amounts of information on what steps to take to get a great place in downtown LA. He literally talked to us until every single one of our questions was answered and then some. We cant wait to work with him more as we get closer to our dream place in downtown LA.
Thanks Ted!

I spoke with Ted and he is now my new agent that will be assisting in helping me get my very first home I called around to get help from other agents they were very cold hearted when I called and spoke with Ted he gave me the full rundown of what steps I need to take in order to get a successful home that is in a nice area that is affordable. He was very thorough and very clear and great customer service I am excited for him to get me my new keys to my new house beginning of next year he is great and I suggest him too many other customers who need other questions answered and good service in quality home. –JAZIMINE

If I could give Jeremy 10 stars I would. He is a master of his craft, and went WAY above and beyond in helping me rent a loft in downtown LA. I’ve worked with various agents in the past, and he outdid all of them by far. It was clear from the start that he actually cared about finding me the right home, and not just making a sale. He was patient and incredibly knowledgeable about different buildings and units, and providing huge value in helping me navigate the various decision points to find the perfect place. He took care of ALL the details and coordination with the leasing agent and owners, even catching a number of errors and securing me my loft for lower than asking price. His attention to detail is incredible. I’ll be working with him for future rentals and purchases in DTLA.

Fantastic experience. Sura Azzam eliminated the stresses I associated with the process of finding a space in DTLA: she understood my needs straight away, obviously understands DTLA, she was kind and quick to process. I couldn’t have asked for better.

5 Stars to Loft Living LA — especially agent Sura Azzam — she worked tirelessly to help me find a loft and she went to bat for me with the owners — she is very knowledgeable about dtla and I highly recommend her if you are interested in the area — I will definitely use her again.

I wish I could give them 0 stars for how rude and inconsiderate this company is. I found an apartment and emailed for a viewing. No response. I called and spoke to a female and was told I would receive a call back this afternoon. No response. I called back and spoke to Jeremy. He insisted that they didn’t have an apartment with a lease less than 12 months. After I started reading from THEIR website about a 3 month lease, I was told I’d get a call back to verify. After 5 min I received a text saying that it wasn’t in the system so it wasn’t available. I don’t believe this one bit. If they would rather hold out for a longer lease, it should be specified. Save yourself the trouble

These guys are the best!
I used them to rent out my loft a year ago and they were fantastic. Several months later we learned our family was about to get even larger and we were expecting our 2^nd child so we decided it was time to finally list and sell our loft to buy a bigger place.
Drew and ted did EVERYTHING. All the paperwork, all the approvals, all of the coordination with the HOA… literally everything. They even helped us manage our current tenants and their move out. We know it was hard selling our unique little slice of Downtown. These guys did it with smiles on their faces.
In the end we got very close to our asking price (which they even helped us to figure out) and the transaction was smooth and easy. I would trust no one else with my real estate needs in downtown. I’m just sad they can’t help me find my next home out of town.

I chose Loft Living LA for my loft purchase in Downtown LA.
Ted and Drew know Downtown like no other! They know everything there is to know about each and every building and are not afraid to tell you which lofts are horrible investments.
Unlike other realtors I’ve dealt with, they are not simply into it for the commission. They carefully listen to your desires and concerns and selectively find properties that best fit the criteria you’ve prioritized.
Making a huge investment decision is always stressful but Ted and Drew did everything possible to make my purchase as smooth as possible. Drew even intervened and negotiated with the seller’s agent to reduce the high escrow fees I had issues with.
Other agents claim to know Downtown LA. Trust me, I’ve met almost all of them. But Ted and Drew have been doing this a long time and the amount of knowledge and expertise they bring to the table is just hard to beat.
I wouldn’t buy or sell anything in Downtown LA without them!

You are looking for a rental or want to buy a condo? then you are right at Loft Living LA.
The person that contacted us was Yuri Huxley, she is an amazing person, very professional was always on time and she helped us to find the best deal for our Price range. She showed us many rentals in different buildings so that we had a view of what we could get for our money and we were so pleased to work with her. Yuri made our dtla move very easy and helped us in every aspect that she could help.
We are recommending every person to 101% to contact Yuri Huxley when you are interested in renting or buying a condo, you will be more then happy with her help.
We are very thankful for Yuri for her help and we are living now almost a month at the EvoLofts and we love every minute spent there.
Thanks to Yuri to make our dtla experience wonderful from day one…

Brittany reached out to me after I had submitted an interest form on the Loft Living LA site. She asked me to supply her with specifics regarding my preferences for a Downtown loft. Based on that information, she assembled a short list of rentals and we scheduled a time to view them back-​to-​back.
Both units matched my criteria perfectly. I was thrilled that Brittany had obviously paid close attention to my «wish list». It was the first sign that my relationship with Loft Living LA was going to be beneficial.
Lofts in Downtown L.A. are hot commodities, whether for sale or lease, so there were other applicants on the unit I wanted. Having previously slacked off on applying to lease a loft in Santee Village, I decided to submit as soon as possible for this one. The showing had taken place on a Saturday afternoon, which meant it was unlikely that any movement on the process would occur before Monday. Or so I thought.
Brittany urged me to get my application materials over to her that evening, if I could. And I did. And guess what happened 9 minutes after sending my Email? I received an Email back from Brittany saying that she was working on my application and to standby for confirmation of submission. At 8:55PM on a SATURDAY NIGHT. Awesomeness. An hour and a half later, another Email: Brittany had submitted my application and wished me good luck.
Mid-​morning the next day, we heard back from the homeowner: My application had been accepted!
From there, it was a matter of furnishing move-​in funds and waiting for the landlord to sign the lease documents. I drove Downtown on my lunch break that next week to drop off the hold money, but I ran into a bit of confusion accessing Loft Living LA HQ in the Flower Street Lofts. Their name came up in the call box, but there was no signage on the exterior of the unit, so it wasn’t easy to find. Brittany rendezvoused with me outside and led me into what looked like someone’s young-​professional apartment. I think there was one guy at a desk on the lower level in a t-​shirt who gave me a casual «sup?» when we entered – not exactly the kind of atmosphere you want when you’re handing over a relatively substantial amount of money. I don’t know… maybe I’ve watched «Matchstick Men» one too many times.
Over the next couple weeks, Brittany stayed in contact by Email, and always responded to phone calls promptly. She apologized that it was taking so long for the landlord to sign the lease and gave me some insight into the external circumstances.
Finally, the lease documents were delivered electronically, and I was on my way back to LLLAHQ to pick up keys. This time, they reverse «Boiler Room”-ed me: The office was abuzz with real estate agents and staffers doing deals and making calls. The man himself, Drew Panico, even gave me some face time as we hashed out the final details.
On the day of my move, Brittany called to verify that everything had worked out and wished me the best of luck in my leased loft. I got the sense that she was genuinely happy for me, that I wasn’t just a commission but a success story.
I would definitely use Loft Living LA again, maybe on the next go-​around when it’s time to buy.

Posting for my friend.
My agent Corey Chambers helped be find a beautiful 2-​story loft in a great neighborhood. He negotiated a lower price, helped be get better terms, and helped to get some broken things fixed. My new dog and I love it our new loft. It has already gone up in value by $ 30,000 in just 6 months