Bello Home Team

Founded by Sean Bates who went from leaving the banking industry during his divorce to support his kids as the #1 Top Producing Realtor in Pasco County. Helping clients sell over $135,000,000 in under 8 years as a solo agent, he sought to make a bigger impact as a team. In 2020, we grew to a team of 6.

 

The biggest question most homeowners have is “what makes you different?”

 

Your property is a large financial asset, and it’s your home. Who you choose to partner with is a big deal, and we don’t take that lightly.


Selling a house is more than just sticking a sign in the yard, taking photos & putting it on Zillow.


We invest significantly in ensuring you sell for the price you want, and the timeline & terms you need to make your move successful.

  • $135M

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WHY SOME HOMEOWNERS LOSE MONEY SELLING

Not Priced Competitively.

Leaving room to negotiate or to start high to end high is the wrong strategy. If you want the best price, you need value and perception. We deliver a Pricing Strategy to maximize profits through competitive offers based on the real value of your property in today’s market.

Not Prepared To Impress Today's Buyers.

It feels like it’s being lived in, it doesn't feel like home.” That's the difference of a buyer walking in saying WOW. Even a celebrity can blend in a crowd when they’re dressed normally like they just got out of bed. Selling your property is like the big day. We need your house to look like you did on your wedding day. 

Underwhelming Marketing.

"Good enough isn’t good enough.” To sell for the best price you need great. Everybody markets your home on Zillow, Redfin, Trulia, and hundreds of different websites. We invest in your property. We intelligently advertise to our local and international network by targeting the most likely buyers for your property, not just everyone.

WE KNOW REAL ESTATE

No proven process & plan for selling. When you’re making your family's favorite dish that’s been in the family for generations do you have a recipe or process for making it? Most real estate transactions feel stressful or have major issues because they go with the flow and are reactive. After over 600 transactions, we have learned what works & what doesn’t. We are proactive. From the minute we list your home to the second it goes under contract, we have an ongoing marketing strategy. We launch your go-to-market plan, marketing, and events to get a complete market response with the right buyers to create competition.

Losing one buyer at a time. Would you rather be negotiating with 1 person or 5 people? We create a competitive sales & negotiating environment to drive up profit for you. We negotiate vigorously to exceed your expectations. Your price on your terms within your timeline to move. After hundreds of deals, we know the transaction is not over until it's closed. From contract to close we streamline the process and close the deal.

Lack of communication. 70% of homeowners thought their agent did a poor job communicating with them. You’re never in the dark. We have a communication plan & guarantee so you're never left wondering or worrying. We communicate throughout the entire process, no matter what. 

Selling your property for the best price requires a team. It's the difference between a 5-star restaurant delivering an amazing experience & quality of food vs. 1 chef trying to cook for 10 families at once. We have an entire team behind us to help your moving experience the best it can be so you can move into your next home without stress, worry, or concern.

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  • Supraman

    Bought and sold a Single Family home in 2019 in Spring Hill, FL.

    Sean Bates and the Bellow Home team far exceeded my expectations. Sean was very flexible, answered all of our questions, and had continuous follow up throughout the process. His team held my hand from point A to point Z. He made the home buying experience very easy. They did an amazing job with the sale of my old house, and with finding my dream home at an amazing price. This is the guy to go with in the Tampa Area. If you are scared of the realty process, don't be. The Bellow home team will work to make anything happen for you. Thank you again Sean Bates and the Bellow Home team! You guys rock! 10 of 10 would recommend, and will be using them in the future!
  • SlMunday

    Bought a Single Family home in 2019 in Palm Harbor, FL.

    Our experience with Sean and his assistant, Darcy, has been great. It's not easy finding people that have true dedication and passion for their jobs, but it's clear when you work with this team.

    Sean was super responsive and made himself available for showings on our schedule. He also came through when the appraisal for the home we were buying came in well under the contract price. I thought for sure the deal would fall apart, but Sean was able to negotiate with the listing agent and, in the end, we got the house for 30k under the list price!

    Darcy stepped in after the house was under contract. She did a fantastic job of keeping us on track and ensuring all the details involved in the home buying process were taken care of. I really appreciated her help especially when things got a bit stressful.

    Long story short --I highly recommend Sean and Darcy. We plan to work with them again once we're ready to list our house.
  • Kim Wolfe

    Bought and Sold a Single Family Home in Wesley Chapel

    This group is top notch on every level when it comes to buying and selling a home. They are extremely professional and amazingly attentive. Sean and Darcy seemed to have answers for every one of our obstacles...not only answers, but answers in case the original answers fell through! Sean and Darcy make you feel as though you are their ONLY focus even though they take care of multiple clients daily. Selling and buying a home simultaneously can provide for an extremely stressful life...This team ensures seamless processes even through the most stressful of times. There was never a doubt that they were working tirelessly to ensure as smooth a process as possible with our transactions. As long as they are practicing, we will remain loyal to Sean and his entire team!

How we will help sell your house & have a successful move to your next home.

You’ve lived in your home for a while now, you have a good amount of equity, and it’s time for a change…

Our clients at 23300 Dinhurst Ct were the corner lot at the end of the Cul-de-sac on 17th hole of the Plantation Palms Golf Course. It was time for a change and they wanted to cash in on the equity they gained. Other houses in the neighborhood have been sitting on the market for a while.

Using our mega open house strategy back in early COVID when selling over list price was rare, we had over 30 people show up to the open house, got 7 offers, and sold over list price!

Allowing our sellers to have a successful move!

4 different agents in 2 years…

Our clients at 3117 Whitehead Ln were the original owner of the house they purchased and built back in 2004.

They had over 12 years of equity and they no longer needed that much house anymore. It was great while the whole family lived in the house, but now the kids were gone. We had to help sell the house they raised their kids in and between the sentimental value and real value of the property they knew the price they needed.


After going through 3 different Realtors they were almost going to give up. We listed their house and had it sold within the first month!

After 2 years and 3 agents they finally were able to sell their family home of 14 years, and successfully move to their next home & new life!

Buying and selling at the same time can be stressful...

Jeff bought his first house through the builder, but when it came time that he outgrew his home and it was time to move to a bigger house in a better neighborhood. Buying and selling at the same time can be difficult. We needed to not only make sure his house sold for the best price, but we had to coordinate the sale and purchase without him ending up homeless. 

Here’s what he said about his experience buying and selling with us!

"I went on Zillow to start looking. Found a home that Sean was listing. Met him at the home and looked at it. Sean was extremely professional and knowledgeable. The home wasn’t to my liking but Sean found a home for us within a day or two. I’ve never been through the mortgage process before. Sean has an extensive network of professionals that helped me with mortgage and insurance. He was able to get me a cash offer for my home within hours. He also assisted in the closing schedule to where I was able to close on the home I was selling that morning and the one I was buying that afternoon. He took all that anxiety out of the buying and selling process. Sean always answers his phone or calls you right back. Great Communication. I came out of the buying and selling process with a better understanding of the entire process. I appreciate your work ethic, Sean."

We tried selling on our own and it didn't work out...

Our Client’s at Vistamar came to us after they tried listing it on their own. After a few months, they gave up and started interviewing around.

They needed to sell quickly without sacrificing the money they would net after the sale.

We made a few recommendations on how to better prepare the house to appeal to more buyers without any big investments.

We listed their house for the same price they were listed before and we went under contract the first weekend! They were able to successfully move.

Highest priced sale in the neighborhood with no real comps.

Our clients at 3820 Ivydale lived in the gated community, Ballastone village of Oakstead in Land O Lakes.

We listed their house for sale and they were the highest price in the neighborhood with no real comparable homes. Very few people want to purchase the most expensive home in an area making it difficult for homeowners to sell for a great price.

Here’s what they said about their experience selling with us:


“We saw the results of the sale of our friend's home and we called Sean immediately. His presentation and approach made an excellent first impression. He explained his approach to digital marketing, its importance, and how his team will provide a clear advantage.

The video and still photos his team captured were BREATHTAKING!!!  We went on Zillow to watch it over and over. The sunset pictures almost made us want to call off the move.

We had a number of challenges during the process and Sean and Darcy were proactive and very supportive.  Selling a home and moving are never easy but Sean Bates and his team did an OUTSTANDING JOB! We couldn’t give them a higher recommendation.” - Don

Our Proven Process & Impactful Marketing.

Here's exactly how we will prepare, launch, and market your home so you walk away with more profit.

Our marketing plan for selling homes is proactive, aggressive, and above all, results-driven. We don't just throw a sign in the yard, put your home on the MLS and hope for the best. We're here to make home buyers fall in love with your home and it all starts with that first impression, online and in-person.

While some focus on the features, the number of bedrooms, sqft, and price. We know buying a house is all about a buyer envisioning their new life in the home. The feelings and emotions are a lifestyle, not size or number. We sell the lifestyle and story of your house.

What often is overlooked in the world of digital is focus. The average attention span is extremely short and not everyone is in the market for a new home. Even fewer are right for yours. Imagine trying to sell an android user an iPhone. 

We focus on intelligently, intentionally, and impactfully marketing & advertising to the most likely ideal buyer for your home. While having a 101 point marketing plan is great and getting tens of thousands of views on a video is simple now, just put a few dollars behind a video on social media. Views do not create showings, offers, and a buyer. Having your home show up in front of the right person will.

We invest time to understand who are the potential buyers for your home, that way when we prepare the property, market & advertise it- we know exactly who to target.

Now that your home is looking more beautiful than ever, it’s ready to be photographed.

The first time potential buyers see your home will be through photos online. High-quality, strategic photography will make your home stand out and bring the best buyers to your door. Image quality, lighting, room angles, framing, and more are all crucial to setting your home apart from the rest. Our team has done the research to find a professional who has risen to the top of this industry and meets all of these qualifications and more. 
 

CAPTURE YOUR HOME'S BEAUTY

Top-Notch

To captivate viewers online & create more showings = more profit.

Drone

To highlight the community.

Twilight

To grab attention & stand out.

COMPELLING VIDEO

Telling Your Home's Story

Tugging on potential buyer's heartstrings with a compelling video showcasing your home's story. Emotional connection is one of the most powerful motivators. We invest in high-quality visuals to highlight your home’s finest selling points.

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WE KNOW REAL ESTATE MARKETING

Custom Social Media Marketing Campaigns
Where do most people spend their time & attention now? 3 to 6 hours a day on their phone on social media. Our team will create a custom social media marketing campaign designed to get thousands of eyes on your home online and drive traffic to your home's website and Open Houses. We're constantly watching trends to understand today's buyers.

Intelligently Targeting Digital Advertising

We research and gather real data on who is the most likely buyer for your house. These Marketing Profiles allow us to analyze important demographic data such as age, job title, family information, and personal interests which we use to create a targeted advertising campaign for your home. Then we use it to target them on social media (Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Tik Tok) & across the internet (using retargeting ads on every major website) or wherever they spend their time- we're there.

Email Marketing to Hundreds of Potential Buyers & Prompt Lead Follow Up 

Using our top-of-the-line email software, we target numerous potential buyers within our database of nearly 5,000 people. We track past communication, email interaction, website activity and more in order to pinpoint everyone in our database who may be interested in your home. 

It Takes A Team

Being able to do all of this, understand your house, the market, your ideal buyers, marketing, advertising, following up, open houses, showing homes, and making sure the deal closes require more than just 1 person to effectively execute all at a high level. As the Top Single Agent in Pasco, we've built an extensive network from managing 650 home sales, and now we're building a team of experts to keep providing better service & experience for our clients.

CUTTING-EDGE CUSTOM PROPERTY WEBSITE

Feature Your Home & Capture Buyers Online (Your Digital First Impression)

Did you know how many found their home online first? Nearly 90% start online and 51% find their home online.

We will point potential buyers to a cutting-edge, customized web page featuring beautiful photos and key information about your home, as well as access to the 3D virtual tour & more! This page is specially designed to capture potential buyers' information so that our team can follow-up with each and every one.

Your home will also be featured on all major home search websites like Zillow, Realtor.com, Trulia, Redfin, and more. When high intent buyers are searching for homes, this is where they will be looking. 

REVIEWS

  • Kim Wolfe

    Bought and Sold a Single Family Home in Wesley Chapel

    This group is top notch on every level when it comes to buying and selling a home. They are extremely professional and amazingly attentive. Sean and Darcy seemed to have answers for every one of our obstacles...not only answers, but answers in case the original answers fell through! Sean and Darcy make you feel as though you are their ONLY focus even though they take care of multiple clients daily. Selling and buying a home simultaneously can provide for an extremely stressful life...This team ensures seamless processes even through the most stressful of times. There was never a doubt that they were working tirelessly to ensure as smooth a process as possible with our transactions. As long as they are practicing, we will remain loyal to Sean and his entire team!
  • Desiree Perez

    Sold a Single Family Home in Land O' Lakes, FL

    What a great team to work with! We began working with the Sean Bates from the Bello Home Team several months ago guiding and advising us on getting our property prepared for the market, and once we reached that point we had a buyer within two days. The professionalism and assistance showed by Sean Bates was incredible, he gained our trust from day one and we knew we were in good hands throughout the process. Sean was always available to us, responsive, and very knowledgeable of the Tampa Bay and Land O Lakes area. Most importantly, he was always honest. If you are a buyer or seller I would highly recommend Sean Bates to handle your home buying/selling needs.
  • A. M.

    Sold a Single Family home in 2018 in Land O Lakes, FL.

    Sean Bates is a very professional realtor. I've dealt with many other realtors and his work is far superior. Furthermore, he has excellent customer service skills and has went above and beyond my expectations. I highly recommend him!

WE EVEN GUARANTEE IT!

We Have A Communication Guarantee

Fact: According to the National Association of Realtors, 70% of homeowners thought their agent did a poor job communicating with them. Not with us. We have a written plan on how we communicate, and we over-communicate so you're never left in the dark. We guarantee that we will promptly deliver any details to you. We show you our communication plan and guarantee before you list with us.

Your Easy Exit & Minute-to-Minute Listing Agreement

What is your biggest fear when you list your home? It’s simple.
You worry about being locked into a lengthy listing agreement with a less than competent real estate agent, costing your home valuable time and exposure on the market. Worry no more. We take the risk out of listing your home through the easy exit listing agreement. Sean Bates is the only local agent offering this truly unique guarantee. When you sell your home through Bello Home Team, you can cancel your listing at any time. No hassles, no worries. We have a strong opinion about real estate service. We believe that if you’re unhappy with the level of service you receive for any reason, you should have the power to fire your agent. 
 

Selling With The Bello Home Team
Sean Bates and Bello Home Team of eXp Realty of Florida sold over 74 homes in 2020 alone, over 650 homes for clients over 8 years, resulting in over $135+ Million Dollars in real estate! While at eXp Realty, Sean and his team were the #1 Single Agent in Pasco County and now one of the top teams. We also ranked nationally. I don’t tell you this to impress you, but instead to impress upon you that our systems flat out work! We offer a menu of services to our clients: Instant cash offers, fix up & sell, guaranteed sale, buy before you sell, flexible fee structure & more! We sell your home for the agreed price, in a time frame that works for you! We’re confident that we can help you sell your home faster, for a better price, and with less stress to you than any other agent around.

 

Your Guaranteed Sale

Homeowners may find themselves in a predicament when they decide to move from one home to another. If you buy before selling, you could own two homes. Or, if you sell first, you could end up homeless! This is a Real Estate Catch 22, and for thousands of homeowners, it is an extremely stressful position they find themselves in. This financial and emotional tightrope is one you usually have to walk alone because most agents have no way of helping you with this dilemma. Fortunately the Bello Home Team GUARANTEED SALE PROGRAM is designed to help you avoid the dilemma of 2 homes or ending up homeless.

Pricing Your Home & Positioning it Properly in the Market.


Pricing a home for sale is as much art as science. We know selling your home is a big deal. It's a significant asset and we don't take that lightly. Moving is never easy, and the last thing you want is for the sale of your home to impede or make it harder. That's why we ensure it's easier by helping you get the price you want, and with the terms, you need on your timeline. That way you NET more money in your pocket which makes moving no longer a hassle, so you can look forward to your next stage in life!

In a neighborhood of similar homes, why is one worth more than another? That’s the question that’s teased buyers and sellers for ages, but the answer is simple. Every home is different

When a home is sold, a willing seller and a willing buyer determine the value of that home with the sale price. The sales price is what a buyer is willing to pay in the current market. The list price is different than the sales price, the list price is to drive enough traffic and competition so that the sales price gets pushed higher. Most make the mistake of thinking they're the same thing. 
That price then becomes a benchmark for other similar homes, but other factors come into play. Three main factors are condition, competition, and the current market. The other factors are: location, size, bedrooms, bathrooms, updates/upgrades, features/finishes, condition, curb appeal, and other intangibles that make a property more or less desirable to a buyer.

While we can give you an estimate of what your value is online, be wary of anyone who says they can tell you exactly what you could sell for without seeing the property.

Home Pricing Strategies & Psychology

Don't Take Our Word For It

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Real People, Real Experiences

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Schedule Your Home Consultation

We’ll meet in person or over the phone to create a strategy that successfully achieves your new home goals.

We Make It Happen

We take care of all the details from preparing your house, launching it live, and ensuring it closes- so that you can happily move to your new home.

Your New Life

We help you achieve the price you want within the timeline you need and the terms that are best for you. So you can start your new life better off.

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