🚀 In this insightful episode of The Icons of Real Estate Show, host Daniel Berger sits down with veteran broker and bestselling author Michael B. Bell. With nearly $500 million in sales and decades of experience, Michael uncovers the biggest mistakes sellers and agents make in today’s market. From post-lawsuit industry changes to personal branding and long-term success habits, this episode is packed with powerful takeaways for real estate professionals at every level.
🎧 Hosted by: Daniel Berger
👤 Guest: 🏡 Michael B. Bell – Real Estate Broker & Author of Seller Mistakes
Michael B. Bell is a California‑licensed real estate broker based in Pasadena with a 32‑year career and over 600 home sales totaling close to $500 million in transactions. Since 2015, he has been the #1 agent at Sotheby’s International Realty – Greater Pasadena, ranking in the top 0.3% of all Sotheby’s agents and top 0.1% nationally. In 2024, his average sales price was approximately $1.42 million, with properties sold in the upper price range reaching up to $3.15 million. He is also the Wall Street Journal #3 best‑selling author of Seller Mistakes and teaches part‑time at Pasadena City College.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ Why open houses and print ads often don’t work
✔️ How the recent commission lawsuits affect buyer agents
✔️ What top agents do that average agents ignore
✔️ The biggest seller misconceptions and how to fix them
✔️ Why simplicity, follow-up, and personal connection always win
🎵 Whether you're just getting started or reevaluating your current approach, this episode is packed with the mindset shifts and tools that matter.
💼 Connect with Michael B. Bell:
🌐 Website → https://www.michaelbbell.com/
🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/linktomichaelbell/
🎙 Follow Daniel Berger – The Adventures of a Real Estate Broker:
🌎 Website → www.DanielMBergerRealEstate.com
📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/danielmberger/
🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmberger17
💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate – https://iconsofrealestate.com/