Michael Bell, real estate agent in Pasadena License active & verified
Real estate agent · Pasadena, California

Michael Bell

Agent, Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. ·25+ years experience ·CA DRE #01164731

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The verified record

Every number below is computed from public records of closed sales, last 24 months · how we compute this
57
homes closed, last 24 mo
▲ More than 99% of 1,930 Pasadena-area agents
$71.3M
closed sales volume
$1.3M median sale price
104.8%
of list price achieved on sales
▲ 2.1 pts above the area average
9%
of listings needed a price cut
▲ Area average is 19%
Michael Bell is a licensed real estate agent (CA DRE #01164731) with Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. in Pasadena, CA, with 57 closed transactions verified in public records over the last 24 months at a median sale price of $1,260,000 and an average 23 days on market on listings (3 days slower than the market median). That is more recent sales in Pasadena than 99% of the 1,930 agents active there.
Source: California public property records. Updated monthly. How we compute these numbers →

About Michael

Compiled from public sources — not written by the agent

Michael Bell is a real estate agent with Sotheby's International Realty located in Pasadena, California, holding a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Gonzaga University. He is the Wall Street Journal best-selling author of 'Seller Mistakes' and has achieved the distinction of being the #1 Broker at Sotheby's from 2015 to 2021.

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What clients say elsewhere

AI synthesis of publicly posted reviews on other platforms

Client reviews highlight Bell as a consummate and professional seller's broker who provides strategic timing and diligent communication during stressful processes. Clients praise his availability, patience, and ability to secure favorable post-sale conditions and the best offers for their properties.

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Performance in detail

Verified from public records · 2023–2026 · metrics shown only where at least 3 closed listings support them

Closed transactions by year

Current year is partial

17 2023 17 2024 32 2025 17 2026

Price range of closed sales

Middle 50% of Michael's transactions vs the Pasadena market

$856K $1.3M $1.5M mkt $1.3M
Middle 50% of sale prices; dot = agent median, dashed = market median

Who Michael represents

83 total closed sides, 2023–2026

69 seller-side (83%) 14 buyer-side (17%) + 21 lease transactions, excluded from sale stats
Avg days on market
23
3 days slower than the market median
Active listings now
3
on market today
Closed 2023–2026
83
incl. 21 leases

Where Michael sells

Closed sales by ZIP, last 24 months

91001
Altadena
Sales12
Median price$796K
DOM vs ZIP median28 vs 21
#3 of 18 agents
91105
Pasadena
Sales12
Median price$1.4M
DOM vs ZIP median31 vs 23
#4 of 15 agents
91104
Pasadena
Sales8
Median price$1.3M
DOM vs ZIP median6 vs 14
ZIPCity Sales (24 mo)Median priceAvg DOM
91107 Pasadena 4 $1.1M 11
91106 Pasadena 3 $800K 71
91011 La Canada Flintridge 3 $2.2M
91101 Pasadena 2 $733K
91006 Arcadia 2 $2.7M
91030 South Pasadena 2 $2.2M
91007 Arcadia 1 $1.2M
91016 Monrovia 1 $1.6M
91775 San Gabriel 1 $963K

Questions to ask Michael in an interview

Generated from this agent's own public sales record — bring them to your first call

  1. Your listings average 23 days on market vs the 20-day local median — what's your marketing plan?
  2. Your typical sale is $1.3M — how does your approach change for a home like mine?
  3. Who will I actually work with day-to-day — you or a team member?

Compare with similar Pasadena agents

Ranked by verified sales in public records, last 24 months — no agent pays for placement

AgentSales (24 mo)Median priceAvg DOMSale÷listPrice cuts
Michael Bell 57 $1.3M 23 104.8% 9%
Sharon Rae 10 $1.3M 36 100.8% 17%
Keith Lickitwongse 1 $1.3M
Suzanne Hazel 8 $1.3M 21 104.9% 0%
Arbi Derian 13 $1.3M 33 104.6% 25%
Constandinos Vagenas 4 $1.3M

Frequently asked questions

How many homes has Michael Bell sold?

Michael Bell has 83 publicly recorded closed transactions in 2023–2026, including 57 in the last 24 months (69 representing sellers, 14 representing buyers over the full period).

What price range does Michael Bell work in?

Michael Bell's closed sales have a median price of $1,260,000; the middle 50% of transactions fall between $856,000 and $1,509,000.

Is Michael Bell's license active?

Michael Bell holds an active California DRE license (#01164731). License status can be verified on the California DRE public lookup.

What do Michael Bell's reviews say?

Client reviews highlight Bell as a consummate and professional seller's broker who provides strategic timing and diligent communication during stressful processes. Clients praise his availability, patience, and ability to secure favorable post-sale conditions and the best offers for their properties.

Michael BellSotheby's International Realty, Inc. · Pasadena, CA
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Data window 2023–2026, computed 2026-07-11 · Dispute or correct this data · *our public sales record begins 2023; Michael's career may predate it