Top 1% of REALTORS® Nationwide | #2 Buyers Agent in San Pedro | #3 Listing Agent in San Pedro
CA DRE# 01970185
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CA DRE# 01970185
Jake Sullivan is a San Pedro Realtor® specializing in the San Pedro, Palos Verdes, and South Bay real estate markets. A lifelong South Bay resident, Jake has spent more than 30 years living in the community and brings deep local knowledge to every client he serves.
Before becoming a real estate agent, Jake worked in escrow in Torrance where he helped process more than 1,500 real estate transactions. That experience gave him a unique behind-the-scenes understanding of contracts, negotiations, title issues, and the complexities that buyers and sellers can face during a real estate transaction.
Today, Jake helps clients successfully buy and sell homes throughout San Pedro, Palos Verdes, and the surrounding Beach Cities, combining strategic marketing, strong negotiation, and a deep understanding of the local market. His business is built largely on referrals from past clients — a reflection of the relationships and trust he strives to build with every family he works with.
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of REALTORS® Nationwide
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OF MY BUSINESS COMES FROM REFERRALS Built on trust and long-term relationships
Your home deserves more than just a listing — it deserves a strategy. Jake combines high-level marketing, pricing expertise, and strong negotiation to help sellers achieve the best possible results.
Distressed | Fixer
Entry Level
High-End Luxury
Multi-Family
Trust Sale | Probate
From coastal luxury homes to first-time purchases, Jake helps buyers navigate every step of the process with clarity and confidence.
First Time Buyers
Move-Up Buyers
High-End Luxury
Investment
Multi-Family
Jake specializes in helping buyers and sellers navigate the San Pedro real estate market while also serving clients throughout the Palos Verdes Peninsula and surrounding South Bay communities. Having grown up in the area and built his career locally, Jake brings firsthand knowledge of neighborhood trends, property values, and buyer demand that helps clients make confident real estate decisions.
Jake’s primary market and home community. From coastal homes and historic neighborhoods to investment opportunities and redevelopment areas, Jake has extensive experience helping clients navigate the San Pedro real estate market. This market is very complex with rent control and vastly different neighborhoods; so it is important to have a pro in your corner for the San Pedro market. Jake has mastered this market and has the track record to prove it.
While San Pedro is Jake’s home community and primary market, he has also built deep expertise throughout the Palos Verdes Peninsula after years of working with buyers and sellers across the hill. Every brokerage he ever worked at was stationed in PV and he worked for Suzanne Dyer here. In 2021, he became a Certified Palos Verdes Specialist. He understands the nuances and value in each of the 4 cities and 1 unincorporated area that make up the Palos Verdes Peninsula - having help many families navigate this market.
The Beach Cities hold a special place in Jake’s heart, having grown up surfing and playing volleyball here, and building very close relationships with people throughout Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Torrance. From the village to the strand and up to the tree section - Jake understands the communities extremely well and has helped many high end luxury clients on big sales.
Each community within the South Bay offers distinct charm and character. Discover things to do, market trends, schools, and more to help determine which area is best for you!
Jake Sullivan approaches every real estate transaction with a strategy-first mindset. Every property, neighborhood, and client situation is unique, and success in today’s market requires more than simply listing a home or submitting an offer. Jake focuses on developing a customized plan for each client — combining market knowledge, professional marketing, valuable relationships, strong negotiation, and careful transaction management to deliver the best possible outcome.
Born and raised in the South Bay, Jake offers deep knowledge of local neighborhoods, schools, and market trends.
Professional photography, targeted digital marketing, and strategic pricing help maximize exposure and results.
Jake advocates fiercely for his clients to secure the best possible terms.
Consistently ranked among the top agents in San Pedro and the South Bay.
From the coastal neighborhoods of San Pedro to the oceanfront communities of the Palos Verdes Peninsula and the vibrant Beach Cities, the South Bay offers a lifestyle unlike anywhere else in Los Angeles. Jake helps clients find homes in communities that match their lifestyle — whether that means ocean views, walkable beach neighborhoods, or quiet hillside streets.
If you are thinking of selling or buying but don’t know where to start, give me a call. Call me anytime or send a message — I’m always happy to help guide you through your real estate decisions. Whether you need to make moves immediately or you are not in a rush, I am here to guide you in the right direction. I would love to learn about you and your needs.