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Once again, ranked as the #1 agent at Sotheby’s International Realty - Greater Pasadena Brokerage in 2022 and #1 in sales volume at the brokerage four of the past seven years, Michael B. Bell is also the #3 Wall Street Journal best-selling author of the book Seller Mistakes, available on Amazon. He is an industry leader and a highly referred real estate broker, with extensive experience specializing in single-party seller representation. Experienced, resourceful, respected, influential, and trustworthy are the words Michael’s clients use to describe him. From luxury homes to challenging and highly specialized transactions, Michael has an intimate understanding of the real estate sales process. In his 20-year career, he has successfully handled over $500 million in sales along with his own real estate investments.
Michael began his career after earning his business degree from Gonzaga University and started in real estate as an investor.
Michael, his wife, and their two sons reside in Bungalow Heaven, a historic landmark district. Their carefully restored 1914 Cyril Bennett-designed Craftsman home has been featured on the most prominent of home tours. He is active with the Pasadena-Foothills Association of Realtors® and has served with a delegation in the California State Capitol.
Michael holds a California Department of Real Estate broker license and is a graduate of the Realtor Institute (GRI), a California Probate Specialist (CPS), and a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES). He holds memberships in the National and California Associations of Realtors®.
Michael is an Eagle Scout and his two sons are in Boy Scouts. They are all active with Troop 509 NASA/JPL. He is also a merit badge counselor for the Boy Scouts of America. His family enjoys Lake Arrowhead, biking, camping, traveling, and adventures on the weekends.
Over 50 client testimonials are available. See videos and more on his website.
Our agents are known in their communities for their integrity and the exceptional level of service they provide.