David Kelmenson

David Kelmenson

Executive Director, Luxury Estates Division | DRE# 01435306
About David
Highly regarded within the Westside brokerage community, David has distinguished himself as a consummate dealmaker and consistently ranked among the top 1% of all agents in the country. He is ranked as one of Los Angeles’ top real estate agents in “Real Trends America’s Best” and “The Wall Street Journal” for his record-setting yearly sales volume, which is $100++ Million along with his $1+ Billion in total career sales volume.

For over 19 years, David has specialized in representing residential sales and new construction spec development in Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Santa Monica, and Malibu. Born and raised on the Westside of Los Angeles, his profound insight and understanding of L.A.’s prime coastal neighborhoods distinguish him amongst his peers as one of the top Westside listing brokers. He is passionate about helping his clients in every way possible and overcoming difficult challenges whenever they arise. For David, the road to a positive and successful outcome is not always straight and narrow, and he prides himself on his ability to adapt and provide creative solutions at a moment’s notice.

Whether he’s representing an architectural home in Santa Monica or advising on new construction in the Pacific Palisades, David provides his clients with invaluable market insight and unparalleled expertise that results in consistently positive transactions. His unwavering commitment to providing the highest level of service and discretion has earned him the loyalty of a discerning roster of clients, including entrepreneurs, real estate developers, A-list celebrities, and professional athletes.

Prior to real estate, David was a successful health and fitness industry entrepreneur and highly sought-after celebrity personal trainer. He founded Liquid Architects, a company that designed high-end boutique home gyms, and Critical Mass, an acclaimed private gym and personal training brand, both of which were instrumental in transforming L.A.’s fitness scene in the 1990s.

The quintessential California native with a penchant for adrenaline sports, David raced motorcycles in the late 1980s, was a top-ranked Sport Kart racer in Southern California, and an avid MotoGP fan. A lifelong Angeleno, David grew up in Beverly Hills, where he attended Beverly Hills High School, and now lives in Malibu. He’s a grateful husband to his wife, Dawn, and a loving father to his daughter, Madison.



Client Testimonials:
★★★★★
David did a masterful job on our home sale.  Every step of the process was managed skillfully - the timing of the sale, presale improvements to make, distinctive staging, beautiful online marketing photos, and videos, negotiating multiple offers, establishing a collaborative rapport with the Buyer’s representative, and guiding us through the transaction process and documentation.  We truly believe David’s exceptional advice was the difference between our fast, full-priced, cash sale and a potentially drawn-out transaction with price reductions that could well have resulted from using a different Seller’s agent to represent us.  Bill Palmer & Lara Schrader | Pacific Palisades

★★★★★
"We worked with David on the sale of our condo and the purchase of our first house. He marketed our condo so beautifully, and he guided us through every step of escrow on both our purchase and sale. David is a true advocate, and we knew we were in good hands as we navigated the various nuances and challenges of real estate in L.A. David is a total pro and knows the ins and outs of real estate better than anyone. We know we got the best possible deal on our purchase and sale due to his expertise and negotiating skills. We wouldn't work with anyone else! We also feel we made a new friend in the process. Working with David was truly a great experience all around." - Niki & Kerry Blackman | Pacific Palisades

★★★★★
"David was the perfect listing partner for 4313 Ben Ave. Facing the challenges the pandemic has delivered head on, he maximized the use of the technology tools TJH provided and brought in a solid offer quickly. He is well organized and brings a reliable depth of market knowledge to the listing. We look forward to working with him in the future." - Taylor Carlson | Thomas James Homes

★★★★★
"Working with David has exceeded all of our expectations. Having numerous family members in the real estate business, we decided to work with David after interviewing him. We instantly sensed his skill as a listener and knew that this would translate into a greater understanding of our specific needs/desires. The patience and expertise shown by David were unparalleled. David's experience and skill as a negotiator were solely responsible for us achieving the result we intended. I would highly recommend them for their knowledge, patience, and genuine desire to achieve the best outcome. Our real estate experience was made all the more special by sharing it with him. Many thanks!" - Josh & Melanie Kaplan | Brentwood

★★★★★
"It has been a real pleasure having you as our Broker. We want to thank you for your professionalism and expertise in helping us. We felt very comfortable with your extensive knowledge of the local market and ability to create a seamless outcome. We also want to thank you for always being so prompt in returning our calls and being diligent in seeing us through the entire process. Importantly, we feel confident that the chances for purchasing our new home would have been significantly diminished if not for your expert navigation in obtaining an accepted offer.J" - Jeff & Quynh Sebastian | Santa Monica

★★★★★
"My wife and I have bought and sold several homes with David. He has saved us thousands of dollars with his negotiation expertise and found the perfect properties for us. His combination of expert skills, professional supporting staff and his brand name recognition in the local brokerage community has insured him that he has our business for life." - Chris & Kari Ursitti | Pacific Palisades

★★★★★
"David Kelmenson is an outstanding real estate broker & we recommend him wholeheartedly. He is incredibly knowledgeable about Westside real estate as well as broader trends in the market. He is a superb tactician who, like a chess player, got us absolutely the best outcome we could ever hope to achieve - in fact, a much better outcome than we thought possible. David never relents in his efforts to serve the needs of his clients, even when there is no direct payoff to him. But actions speak louder than words: As a result of David's hard work & outstanding service, we recommended him to friends who have since had David represent them. Both were superlative in their praise of David. Just as important as his professional credentials, though, is the fact that David is a wonderful human being - warm, smart & endowed with a sense of humor. Interacting with him is a true pleasure." - Romain Wacziarg & Magali Delmas | Brentwood

★★★★★
"Thank you very much for following up with us, even after the close of escrow. Your professional & efficient approach, handling, guidance, & follow-through during the last 3 months has impressed us over & over again. We have done several real estate transactions during the last 31 years in LA area, & never met an agent as effective & knowledgeable, & at the same time, pleasant to deal with, as you. Wish we had known you 20-30 years ago...! We were also glad to see that our escrow officer was trying so hard to perform as well as she could because she wanted to "match your standards". You will definitely be our #1 real estate source from now on! We already gave your info to a close friend. He was recently visiting us & loved our . " - Ross & Pam Hashemi | Malibu

David Kelmenson’s Listings

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Listed By CompassOpen: 4/2 02:00PM - 05:00PM

$3,895,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
2,217
Acres
0.15
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Listed By Compass

$1,500,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,387
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a view of a lake with a house and a yard
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Listed By CompassPending

$949,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,333