To whom it may concern,

When we decided to sell our mother’s home, our family recruited Michael “Mickey” Kessler to represent our family. We moved our mom from her Beverlywood home that had been in our family since the early1950’s.Itwas originally our Grandparents home and contained a lifetime of memories and our family wrestled with the decision to lease it out or sell it. We ultimately decided to take advantage of the market and put the home up for sale.

Mickey and I grew up together and I’ve always had high regards for his honesty and ethics which are of the highest standards.

Buying or selling a house has a lot of moving parts and enlisting the help of a competent Real Estate Professional is of the utmost importance. From the beginning of our Professional relationship until the closing of the escrow, we could not have been happier with our choice of using Mickey to represent our family. His communication skills, explaining all the facets of the process, multiple contract signings, inspections, hurdles faced along the way, all were second to none. He’s a good Judge, referee when dealing with other family members as well! There are so many emotions in buying, selling a home…it really takes someone with patience, expertise of the subject matter and vision to help move the process along to the finish line.

Mickey really made the process easy. On a scale of 1-10, Mickey’s an “11”! He comes with our highest recommendation!

To Whom It May Concern:

My wife and I have bought and sold an embarrassingly large number of homes during the many years we have been married. But this time, things were very complicated indeed and we're certainly glad that we had Mickey on our side for this transaction!

We were unexpectedly named trustees for the sale of a Santa Monica condominium owned by Vincent's cousin and her husband who died within a few weeks of one another.

It seemed all was well at first, but legal issues involving estate trust law arose and Mickey's considerable experience helped steer us through a maze of possible pitfalls without a false step. Moreover, since we were handling the sale from hundreds of miles away, Mickey was critical to the successful sale. He had a wealth of professionals who did everything from clearing out belongings to a deep clean and appraisers for estate items.

He is a real professional who knows his business and most importantly understands that at the core of any market—especially the real estate market—are people involved in complicated and expensive dealings. That was where Mickey's full talent was on display.

He is great.

I employed Mickey in the sale of a property in Santa Monica. He had recently sold a neighboring property and so i felt he knew the building and Locality.

Mickey is very personable and knowledgeable. He guided me through all the legal forms and was very hard working. Getting a lot of Potential buyers through the door, he had open days and also a list of potential clients he could contact and see if they were interested. He had his contractors improve a couple of things so it complied with state Property requirements.

I live in the UK and he often called and emailed to keep me up to date on progress, We put the property on the market just after thanksgiving agreed on a price before Christmas and it was sold in January.
I would thoroughly recommend Mickey and i would definitely use him again. Mickey is a professional, safe pair of hands who made the whole process- as easy as possible and a good outcome.

Being in the industry for so many years, you hear Mickey Kessler's name quite often. More importantly, it's always followed by very positive feedback. I recently had the pleasure of representing a buyer on their financing of a property that was listed by Mickey, and I was anxious to experience firsthand everything I had heard about him. Let me say that Mickey did not disappoint.
From his calmness and demeanor to his level of communication and professionalism, Mickey really provides the perfect ingredients all realtors should strive for to make for a positive experience for both the buyer and the seller. Mickey goes above and beyond to bring a level of respect and awareness to the trade that is rare to find.

I've worked with many agents over the years, and it's clear the knowledge and awareness that Mickey possesses is made evident when you've experienced some not-so-great transactions and how agents handle various situations. Mickey is the type that is able to turn just about any situation into something positive while keeping the transaction flowing smoothly. Anyone can sell real estate ,but doing it well is an art. Mickey has mastered this art and it's no surprise he has such an incredible following. I look forward to working with Mickey again!

I was appointed sole executor of my mother’s estate and needed to sell her condominium. With help from my siblings, I chose a realtor who advertised himself as an expert in probate sales. That realtor had the listing for over nine months … without a sale. My probate attorney recommended Michael Kessler and Neal Baddin from Coldwell Banker Realty in Los Angeles; two agents who work as a sales/marketing team. Within five weeks of signing a sales contract, they produced seven offers (six were excellent). I chose the best one and had a back-up offer as well.

The contrast between Michael Kessler and Neal Baddin and my first agent was like day and night. Michael and Neal knew what to do, and they came through and did the work. They had my back as a seller: answering all my probate/real estate procedural questions, advising me in advance about each situation that would come up and what to expect next, and all the while, being kind and supportive in a tough (for me) situation.

They gave me realistic expectations, were uncompromisingly honest in all their dealings and then came through with the sale. I would recommend them unconditionally for any real estate transaction and especially if experienced probate real estate agents are needed.

Greetings Mickey,

On behalf of my family and the Estate, I want to take a moment to Congratulate and extend our heartfelt gratitude to you, along with the Coldwell Banker team, for the successful closing and sale of the Montana condo.

Your integrity, dedication, professionalism, and hard work, as our agent/broker/advocate were truly remarkable throughout the entire process. Your attention to detail, preparedness, communication, and expert guidance were pivotal in producing the positive outcome we long sought. Your ability to navigate the myriad of challenges that arose and your commitment to supporting and upholding our best interests unconditionally were beyond commendable. We are especially grateful for your steadfast patience and positive attitude, which very much contributed to the overall experience.

Thank you once again for your exceptional service and performance. It was a real pleasure working with you, and I look forward to the possibility of another partnership in the future--I have you penned at the top of my list, should I decide on relocating to Southern CA.

Warmest Congratulations on a job well done, and Best Wishes for your continued success.

It was time to move my parents out of their house in Westwood and into assisted living. Mickey went above and beyond being a great agent. He gave great advice on strategically setting the price and managing the listing. Equally important, he was supportive and reassuring to my parents throughout the process. The market made things challenging. Mickey made things as easy and seamless as possible.

Mickey sold our house through an estate transaction and did an incredible job throughout the process. We are out of state and Mickey did all the work to get the house ready for sale. He went above and beyond to work with various issues and always kept a positive attitude. He worked with multiple offers and negotiated honestly and found the right buyers a new home. We are thankful to have worked with Mickey and know it was the right choice to have him selling the home. Mickey was available at all times for any questions, took initiative, was very transparent, and did a incredible job. Thanks Mickey

My family chose Mickey to sell my elderly parents house this Fall (2021). Heachieved a sales price of nearly 20 percent over the listing price. But equally helpful were the many ways he assisted us to get the home ready to be sold .Mickey provided contractors who could help with removing and hauling away years of accumulated stuff, repairing and refreshing the well-worn mid-century house, prepping and running an estate sale, staging the house, and managing and negotiating the sale process. Mickey was always available when we needed to reach him, and always understanding and knowledgeable. It was a great pleasure to work with Mickey and I highly recommend him.

By way of background, I’ve known Mickey since high school days when we were classmates at Palisades HS and over the past twenty years, as a real estate specialist in an allied field to my own work as a marriage and family therapist. I’ve referred my clients to Mickey when their marriages became irreconcilable and it was time for them to sell the family house. And I’ve spoken to many of my family law and therapist colleagues who have also referred Mickey to their clients and received good reports. When it came time for my family to choose an agent, Mickey was the natural choice.

Mickey was fantastic to work with! I was referred to Mickey when I needed to sell my father's condo after he passed away.I was appointed as Administrator of his estate and Mickey's knowledge of the probate process was extremely helpful and I appreciatedhow he explained all the steps throughout the listing process, the negotiation of the offer and finalizing the sale.

He also provided great advice when he suggested that we add release-of-funds and per diem clauses to the contract, since Mickey had concerns that this “cash” buyer might try to finance his purchase and so, delay closing. He felt these clauses would ensure that we would close without further delay.

This really came in handy as the buyer, as predicted, did try to delay the close of escrow, toward the end of the contract period and, I truly believe the added clauses helped us wrap up the sale sooner than we would have otherwise.

To whom it may concern,

As a private professional fiduciary, engaging an experienced agent to sell real property is a must. Mickey understands the unique opportunities and difficulties of selling trust and probate properties and brings a confident professionalism to every transaction.

Most of all, Mickey cares … no detail is too small and no property too large for him to ultimately find the best buyer for the successful sale of your property.

Dear Mickey,

It was a pleasure working with you on the sale of Ringling property. Your expertise in probate real estate transactions made the process smooth for me as a client. I appreciated your thoroughness and promptness in coordinating with various parties involved in this matter: me as the client, the tenants at the property, the buyers, and parties involved in New York for the purchase of the replacement home. This was a unique situation including court authorization, nuanced timing of closing of escrow and lease back. I am truly appreciative of you educating the various parties on the probate transaction process, which took the burden off me.

Your marketing strategy was superb and I am pleased with the results of the sale. I look forward to working together again in the near future.

I am writing this letter to express my experience with regard to selling my home prior to relocating from Los Angeles to Oregon. In order to do so, I must start from the beginning. Prior to putting my home on the market, I had met with several Realtors who we’re all interested in being “the one“ to get the sale. I interviewed three prior to making my final decision. As things turned out, the timing was a bit premature, being that I was not quite ready to move forward at that particular time. There had also been people who drove by the house and saw the outside and made contact by phone to see if I wanted to sell.

I first crossed paths with Mickey Kessler, of Coldwell Banker sometime around, I would say, late February or early March. I am sure your records reflect the actual time frames but, I could not put my hands on my documents, which are still packed away at this time. I met Mickey as he was in the area canvassing on that particular day. I happened to go outside to retrieve my mail and he handed me a flyer. I inquired about the homes in the area and what they were going for. He asked me whether we could set up an appointment to meet and further discuss in detail and, that he would provide the documentation I needed at that point, which we did. I advised him that I wanted A close friend of mine at the meeting as well. I can say, had he not been canvassing the area on that particular day, at that particular time, I don’t think that appointment would have taken place. I had plenty of people who had left fliers previously that I did not respond to. It was the fact that we had a chance to talk a bit and what he said made sense to me. He didn’t pressure me at all, just stated the facts. I just had a good feeling about him handling the listing.

By the end of our meeting, I agreed that Mickey and Coldwell Banker would be the Realtor. Mickey took time, addressed all of my questions, (and there were quite a
few).He was honest, patient, and always took his time in explaining, until he knew that I understood the content and had a good picture of what to expect. I could tell he was no novice.

And so, the house listed. I had certain things that I wanted or did not want, which were not negotiable (for example, I did not want any signs in the front yard).He let me know
the pros and cons with that request, but told me it was my decision, and so it was. And he did so on other points that came up. What I appreciated is that ultimately, it was my choice. As I stated, there were many questions that I had. Mickey was always able to come up with viable solutions and ideas; always professional, patient, and he did not pressure me under any circumstance.

Everything worked out great!!!The initial open house went very well. I believe we had offers within the first week, if memory serves correctly. The staging was great. The pictures taken by the photographer were great. Whenever I contacted Mickey, I knew that I would get a return call prior to close of day.

Bottom line, my home sold within the range I had hoped for; no repairs were required; the process was smooth throughout and I never had any regrets about listing with
Mickey and Coldwell Banker. It was a good experience, especially for a first-time sell.

Kudos to Mickey Kessler and Colwell Banker for the experience!!!

Mickey helped me purchased my first condo. He was extremely knowledgeable and patient with me. He answered every question I had and advised me along the way and helped me get my dream home. I would highly recommend Mickey to anyone. Thank you!!

To Whom it may Concern:

I have had the pleasure of knowing Mickey Kessler for several years as a result of meeting him in a professional networking group. Until recently, never had an occasion to utilize his services. During the time I have known him, however I have come to learn that he is an exceptional professional. He certainly understands the duties and obligations of a real estate broker in any transaction. Having written a book myself on how to prevent real estate broker malpractice, I was stunned when I listened to a presentation of his whereby he stated he would never represent a buyer and the seller at the same time. He also espoused his strict adherence to documenting important issues, facts and communications. Needless to say, I was quite impressed given that he followed recommendations I made in my book dating back to 1981.

I was recently the trustee of an estate for personal friend of mine. As part of the estate, a house needed to be sold as part of the estate liquidation. Based on what I knew about Mr. Kessler, I gave him, with the permission of the beneficiaries, the listing on the residence. I can't tell you how impressed I was with his service, commitment to excellence, and communication. He always responded to emails, and texts in a prompt and thorough manner. He gave us excellent advice on how to upgrade the property prior to it being listed, on staging it, and arranged for any number of other services including cleanout services once the house was in escrow. I can't thank him enough for his prompt responses to any inquiry, together with the third party service providers utilized.

The listing itself was based on sound research. Nonetheless in a short period of time we had 16 offers to the point we decided after 10 days to shut off any further offers. Offers and counteroffers were made, and ultimately, the property was sold at a price that was $300,000 over the original listing price!

The escrow itself was handled flawlessly by an escrow company recommended by Mr. Kessler. I have nothing but good things to say about them as well. The communication was excellent ,and the documentation exactly as I would expect. They followed the additional instructions the escrow officer and I arranged to have a very secure method by which funds could be wired to a specific bank account without any fear of a third party trying to interfere with that wire transfer given today's state of cybercrimes. Nonetheless it was flawless and smooth.

I highly recommend Mickey Kessler as a real estate broker, and think he provides exceptional service in response time and services. I also appreciate the recommendations he made during that 40 day process.

Our mom passed away last year, and a family decision had to be made regarding her Santa Monica home. It was a tough decision, and we chose to sell the property. The home had lots of memories and was full of mom’s beautiful artworks.

Our family recruited Mickey Kessler who I’ve known since childhood, to handle the listing/sale of the property. We had experience with Mickey as he sold another family property for us several years ago. The previous experience was a positive one and we chose to enlist Mickey’s services once again. For the record, both listings had multiple offers and sold for above the asking price.

Mickey is honest/hard working and will handle all of the details regarding selling a house. A competent Realtor wears many hats and Mickey wears them well! His communication skills are excellent, and I’d consider him a SME (Subject Matter Expert) in all aspects of the real estate field.

Mickey was there for our family during a tough time and helping us get through this emotional process of selling mom’s home. He once again made the process easy and seamless for our family.

I stand by my word and would give Mickey the highest endorsement.