Meet Dave

Dave

Dave Fratello

Founder

Email Address

[email protected]
Primary Phone

(310) 386-2952
License Number
#01880469

Dave Fratello is a top-producing SoCal real estate broker with over $295 million in sales under his belt. Since joining the industry full-time in 2012, Dave has built a reputation of advocacy for his clients, bringing the utmost professionalism and informed preparation to every transaction.

Dave first came into real estate as a critic, disillusioned with the way he had seen business conducted and frustrated at the lack of quality data for consumers. As a self-professed “data nerd,” Dave dedicated himself to helping to create a “smarter market” by consistently publishing data, analysis, and inside information for all to access. Dave’s long-running Manhattan Beach Confidential site made him a popular resource for buyers and sellers in the Manhattan Beach market.

Dubbed a “buyer specialist,” Dave enjoys the long- or short-term process of helping buyers to narrow down their wants and needs and find their perfect match. He feels that buyers deserve the help and insight possible in a true relationship with a local broker.

On the listing side, Dave brings experience from a background in advertising and years’ worth of online success. He is known for high-quality and innovative presentation, alongside data-informed advice on how to time and price a property for maximum appeal and profit. He has a history of representing some of the finest properties in the South Bay.

Dave’s goal has always been to do things differently and better than his competition. His past and present clients have consistently described him as resourceful, patient, analytical, positive, and even fun.

A Southern California native, Dave has lived in Manhattan Beach more than 20 years, and is now well-known as a local expert. He founded Edge Real Estate Agency in 2019, as the first Southern California partner with the Side brokerage network. With his wife, Jeanne, Dave also publishes DigMB.com, a website that features insider’s news and information on the Manhattan Beach community and everything it has to offer.

When not working, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, running, fishing, swimming, hiking, going to the beach and maintaining a saltwater reef aquarium. Contact Dave for a detailed buyer or seller consultation today!

What My Clients Say

If you are in the market to buy a home, we highly recommend Dave Fratello as a realtor® in Manhattan Beach. From the onset of our search for a home, Dave was honest, patient, flexible and incredibly knowledgeable in all aspects of Manhattan Beach Real Estate. Between all the phone calls, house tours and bidding wars, we managed to have a good deal of fun together along the way and wound up with a wonderf...

— Buyer | S & D.

What My Clients Say

We highly recommend Dave to anyone looking for a personable, resourceful and knowledgeable agent. Dave was patient with us during our search for the perfect home, he was very responsive, and he ultimately helped negotiate our purchase in a multiple offer setting. We appreciate his efforts and expertise. When the time comes to make another transaction, we will not hesitate to call Dave.

— Buyer | B & M, buyers of Tree Section home

What My Clients Say

Dave is an excellent Realtor®. He never became frustrated with the time it took us to find that “perfect home.” When we finally entered escrow for our home in Hermosa Beach, he was a great representative for us, negotiating for us in price and contingencies just as we wanted. He has a great support staff, especially in the form of Jean, who was constantly available to us when Dave was not. We would recom...

— Buyer | R & K, buyers of Hermosa Beach home

What My Clients Say

We highly recommend Dave Fratello. His knowledge of real estate and diligence throughout our entire process helped us to find the perfect house in Manhattan Beach. He is a solid guy who always looks out for the best interests of his clients. We could not be more pleased with our experience with Dave!

— Buyer | D & A, buyers of Tree Section home

What My Clients Say

We interviewed Dave in 2012, looking primarily for an agent with a detailed understanding of the area, neighborhoods, and market forces. We explained that we were in no rush to find a home, so needed an agent that was willing to work with us until we found the right home for us. Dave was extraordinarily knowledgeable, and even more patient. He worked with us for two years and was especially helpful in id...

— Buyer | G & J, buyers of Tree Section home

What My Clients Say

We cannot speak highly enough of Dave Fratello. He is reliable, dependable, trustworthy and a total professional. Finding a home can take some time and we appreciated that every time we met with Dave he was upbeat and attentive. Dave helped us find our home in a competitive market and negotiated skillfully on our behalf.

— Buyer | R & E, buyers of Holly Glen home

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417 34th Place

$3,299,000

417 34th Place

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,869 Sq.Ft.

121 Marine Place

$11,250/mo

121 Marine Place

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,933 Sq.Ft.

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