Sunday's Open House

I am looking forward to a busy weekend. We are having an open house at 2708 John Anderson Drive on Sunday 1-3. I hope to see you there.

Learn More About Don Bell

Choosing a REALTOR® to help you buy or sell your home may feel like an arduous task. One way to narrow down the field is to look for a REALTOR® with credentials that can help feel at ease throughout the entire transaction.

Don Bell is a graduate of Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics. After graduating from college Don spent 15 years traveling the world as a professional golfer.

Don is consistently the number 1 agent in his office in dollar volume and the number of transactions closed annually. He also has a broker's level license.

Don holds the following professional designations:

Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR) - The ABR designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. This coveted designation is awarded by the Real Estate BUYER'S AGENT Council (REBAC), an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS, to real estate practitioners who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria.

Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) - As proven leaders in residential real estate, CRS agents are in the top 4 percent of agents in the country. They offer years of experience, have demonstrated success and will give advice to help you make smart decisions about buying and selling your home.

Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) - Is the only designation specifically designed to serve property owners and buyers over 50 years of age. SRES designees demonstrate requisite knowledge and expertise to counsel senior clients through the major financial and lifestyle transitions involved in relocating, refinancing, or selling a home.

Don has advanced training in areas such as business planning, real estate investing, marketing, advanced listing strategies and technology. The real estate market is tough, fast-paced and competitive, but with an agent like Don Bell by your side, buying or selling your home becomes an enjoyable experience.
Don's commitment to honesty, hard work and excellent service is the foundation of his success and has helped him become one of the Daytona Beach area's top selling real estate agents. His desire to continually improve his service and willingness to go the extra mile to get something done are what set him apart. These qualities have helped him develop a loyal client base and referral network.

How to Sell Your Home

Each year, about two million Americans sell their homes, some more successfully than others.

In today’s highly competitive market, selling your home is no do-it-yourself project. Placing your home with a reputable real estate agent brings faster results, primarily because it brings more viewers to your home. More viewers means more prospects.

Why use a Realtor when you could sell the home yourself and save the commission? There are as many reasons not to do this as there are houses on the market. The buyer, for example, who sees a for-sale-by-owner sign in the front yard expects a bargain. He expects the amount saved on commission to play to his benefit.

And, there are other pitfalls. Are you familiar enough with the market to properly price your home? Do you want curiosity seekers tramping through your home after work each day? Can you handle the intricacies of negotiating and financing? Do you want to?

Your real estate agent performs several functions that will save you time, and probably increase profits, as well.

For example, your agent screens prospects, eliminating those who do not qualify financially from those who are just looking. He is familiar with zoning, financing and the market in your area.

With an agent, your house will receive the optimum exposure it deserves and will, most likely, sell at a higher price—high enough to cover the cost of the real estate commission.

Choose a Realtor who has the right combination of drive, integrity and knowledge to get the job done.

Make sure you select an agent who bears the Realtor® logo, a patented trademark signifying a true professional. This guarantees the Realtor is a member of the National Association of Real Estate Boards and subscribes to the organization’s code of ethics.

The value of your home is not necessarily what you think it should be. Why? Home values are primarily determined by two factors: the status of the market and the home’s location. Knowing the market is the first step in proper pricing.

Your Realtor can provide you with a realistic opinion of value, or you can hire an independent appraiser to assess the value. Overpriced homes that remain on the market for too long are hard to sell. Agents become discouraged, and buyers assume there is something wrong with the house.