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BUY SMART WITH JAKE

San Pedro | Palos Verdes | Beach Cities Real Estate Buying a home is more than just a transaction—it's a life-changing experience. Jake’s here to make sure you feel confident, supported, and in control every step of the way. Let's find you a place you can truly call home. First Time Buyers | Relocation | Luxury BuyersFirst Time Buyers | Relocation | Luxury Buyers

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WHY BUYERS CHOOSE JAKE SULLIVAN

You deserve more than just an agent—you deserve a fierce advocate. Jake Sullivan brings local expertise, deep market knowledge, and strategic negotiation skills to every transaction. Jake’s job isn’t just to open doors—it's to close them behind you when you step into your dream home. Jake is committed, communicative, and relentless about getting results for my buyers. Let's win together.

  • A custom home search tailored to your goals
  • Access to off-market and coming-soon listings
  • Smart, strategic offer writing that gives you an edge
  • Clear communication and updates through every stage
  • Guidance on home inspections, negotiations, & the escrow process
  • A rolodex of the best lenders, inspectors, & other professionals
  • A smooth process from home tours to handing over the keys

You won’t be left guessing. Jake guides, explains, and advocates for you at every step.

PROVEN RESULTS IN THE SOUTH BAY

PROVEN RESULTS IN THE SOUTH BAY

By The Numbers: Awards and Rankings

50+

FIRST TIME BUYERS SERVED Lifetime Sales

100+

HOMES SOLD Lifetime Sales

$24M+

SOLD & 22 Families Served (2025)

By The Numbers: Awards and Rankings

By The Numbers: Awards and Rankings

1,500+

ESCROWS CLOSED Past Escrow Experience Brings Competitive Edge

#2

IN SAN PEDRO Buyer Agent Sales Volume - 2025 MLS

#10

IN PALOS VERDES Dyer Group Buyer Sales Volume - 2025 MLS

80%

OF MY BUSINESS COMES FROM REFERRALS Built on trust and long-term relationships

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE & RELATIONSHIPS THAT GIVE BUYERS AN EDGE

Having grown up in San Pedro and built his career throughout the South Bay, Jake understands the nuances that influence property values across different neighborhoods. From coastal view homes in Palos Verdes to historic neighborhoods in San Pedro and walkable beach communities in Redondo and Manhattan Beach, each area offers something unique.

Jake helps buyers evaluate not only the home itself, but also the surrounding neighborhood, long-term investment potential, and market trends.

San Pedro

San Pedro

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.

Palos Verdes Peninsula

Palos Verdes Peninsula

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.

Beach Cities & South Bay

Beach Cities & South Bay

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.

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BEHIND THE SCENES EXPERIENCE

Before becoming a Realtor, Jake worked in escrow on more than 1,500 real estate transactions. This experience gives buyers a deeper understanding of contracts, contingencies, title issues, and the many details that can impact a successful closing.

Jake later worked alongside one of the top agents in Palos Verdes, where he refined his expertise in marketing homes, negotiating offers, and navigating complex transactions. Today, he combines this behind-the-scenes experience with local market knowledge to guide buyers through every step of the process with clarity and confidence.

THE HOME BUYING PROCESS

HELPING BUYERS AT EVERY STAGE

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First Time Home Buyer? JAKE’s got you!

Buying your first home can feel overwhelming. That’s why Jake breaks it down in plain English, explains your options, and makes sure you understand every detail before you sign anything. From pre-approval to closing, Jake will walk with you—not ahead of you. If you're nervous, that's normal. Jake will make sure you're prepared and empowered.

DOWNLOAD MY FIRST TIME HOME BUYER GUIDE

With 10 years in the business, 50+ first time home buyer representations as a realtor, 1,500+ transactions in my escrow career, close relationships with top lenders, and a buyer myself... I personally handcrafted this in-depth buyer guide with everything you need to know about purchasing a home from initial planning to getting the keys. This guide is your secret weapon. Let's get you home-ready.

EXPLORE SOUTH BAY COMMUNITIES

START YOUR HOME SEARCH WITH CONFIDENCE

Whether you're ready to begin touring homes or simply exploring your options, I am here to guide you through the process and help you make confident real estate decisions. If you are thinking of buying but don’t know where to start, give me a call!

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