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OVERVIEW


Michael Rice is a Westlake Village-based real estate agent and the creator of ConejoValleyGuy.com, a hyperlocal resource built to help buyers and sellers navigate the Conejo Valley with clarity.

With over 25 years of experience in residential real estate, Michael has become known for his neighborhood-level expertise across more than 165 communities throughout Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills, Oak Park, and Newbury Park.

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A Neighborhood-First Philosophy

Michael’s work is built on a simple idea: a home search should start with the neighborhood, not the house.

While most real estate platforms focus on listings and surface-level data, Michael focuses on how different areas actually live day to day—how they feel, how they function, and how those differences impact long-term decisions.

This approach helps bridge the gap between online research and real-life experience, allowing clients to make more confident decisions before they ever step into a home.

Experience & Local Insight
  • Over 25 Years of Experience: Licensed since 1999, Michael has guided hundreds of buyers and sellers through multiple market cycles.
  • Deep Local Perspective: He has lived throughout the Conejo Valley, including Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Moorpark, and Oak Park.
  • Consistent Performance: Recognized as a top-producing agent within his brokerage, driven by a focus on strategy, clarity, and long-term fit.
The CVG Approach

Michael takes an education-first, structured approach designed to reduce stress and avoid common mistakes.

Rather than starting with home tours, his process focuses on helping clients understand their options first, then move forward with clarity.

This typically includes:

  1. Strategic Consultation – Identifying priorities, lifestyle needs, and long-term goals
  2. Guided Area Exploration – Narrowing down the neighborhoods that truly fit
  3. Clear Game Plan – Moving forward with a defined, informed approach to buying or selling

Before working with Michael, we had no idea how different each neighborhood felt. His process helped us narrow things down quickly and confidently.”

“Michael doesn’t just show homes, he helps you understand where you actually want to live.”

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DIGITAL RESOURCES


Through ConejoValleyGuy.com, Michael publishes in-depth content designed to answer the real questions buyers and sellers have, including:

His goal is to provide a resource that goes beyond generic information—helping people understand how the different parts of the Conejo Valley actually compare so they can make informed, confident decisions.


CONTACT MICHAEL

If you’re planning a move in the Conejo Valley and want guidance on how to approach it, you can reach Michael directly here:

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