“We had a very unusual home-buying experience (due to personal circumstances) but we were so lucky to have Michael on our side. We appreciated his relaxed approach and yet his ability to be aggressive when necessary.

We always felt comfortable discussing concerns and receiving his unbiased input and advice.

He was in constant communication with us throughout each step of the process and easily made himself available. Michael is very passionate about the Conejo Valley and was wonderful to work with in purchasing our first home. We will continue to recommend him to friends and family.”

“I highly recommend Michael as a buying agent. He was extremely knowledgeable, easy to keep in touch with, and provided a user friendly web-based portal to manage MLS listings.

He was always available when I wanted to view a property, even with last minute notice.

He provided useful insight that may have otherwise been overlooked when inspecting potential properties. Excellent negotiation skills when writing offers. Overall a great experience, and helped me find a great home.”

“Michael just helped us sell our home in Oak Park. We relocated and were not even in the area for much of the time, but the entire process could not have gone any more smoothly. Michael’s communication was great – he always kept us informed on what was going on and with his recommended strategy.

He helped us a lot with getting the house ready to put on the market by making sure everything was perfect!

He also skillfully negotiated multiple offers to pick the most qualified buyer and get the best price. No drama during escrow and even closed early.”

“The best realtor I ever worked with. Got me in front of the line for each house I wanted. Very professional. Very patient, no pressure.

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Helped me buy my dream house. Without, Michael there’s no way I would have gotten it. He got in there and fought for me. In this market, you need a real maverick. That’s Michael, the maverick or realtors!”

“Michael was instrumental in helping me with a recent short sale. In spite of the bank’s lack of responsiveness, Michael always kept me informed. I felt completely confident knowing I had a true professional handling the sale.

I was also impressed by his innovative marketing ideas, his fresh approach to real estate transactions, general knowledge of the business, and his candor.

As further endorsement, consider that I have already, and will continue to refer my own clients to Michael for anything real estate-related.”

“Michael was a calm and steady guide, giving advice that proved to be on the mark every time. Our home search was challenging as there were few homes available in our price range near our daughter’s school.

Michael’s knowledge of the market was invaluable in identifying the right house for us when it did become available.

We are very happy with the home we bought and enthusiastically recommend Michael as an agent.”

Michael Rice is the type of agent that we dreamed of having, but didn’t know actually existed. His communication skills, patience, knowledge, and overall expertise is unlike anyone else we have ever worked with. We never needed to worry, because we knew Michael was on top of things. He never let us down. He was beyond patient as he went with me from house to house in a variety of cities so that we could find the perfect home for our family. I never felt rushed, or like he had somewhere else to be.

He makes you feel like you’re his only client (even though I knew that wasn’t the case.) He is honest and always steered us in the right direction.

If we ever need a real estate agent again, Michael is the only person we will be calling. However, he worked so hard to find us our dream home, that I don’t think we will be going anywhere anytime soon. We cannot thank Michael enough for all he did for us. Especially since he was even working during Thanksgiving and Christmas to finalize everything with the sale of our old home, and the purchase of our new one! We highly recommend him to anyone in need of a real estate agent!

“I’ve been purchasing real-estate for nearly 20 years in the Bay Area. In 2015 I had a need to find a new home in the Westlake Village Area.

After talking to a few realtors Michael Rice was clearly the choice…no doubt about it!

His knowledge, responsiveness and negotiating skills speak for themselves. He’s a true professional who’s primary objective is finding you the right property for your family!”

“Michael Rice helped my wife and I purchase a new home and secure a tenant for our old home. He was outstanding in every phase of the process. He is extremely knowledgeable about the area and about business of purchasing and selling real estate.

Our transaction had many obstacles that came up. Michael was on top of every situation and made us feel comfortable with the process.

Everything was explained clearly and simply. His calm, rationale demeanor helped us get through the difficulties and secure our dream home. My wife and I highly recommend Michael Rice for anyone wishing to purchase or sell a home.”

Michael sold our house in 2 weeks; he knew how to price it right and he smiled all the way through it!

“He was great at negotiating special problems and was always pleasant and professional. We highly recommend him!”

“The first time I called Michael, it was 8pm on a weeknight and not only did he answer the phone, but he spent about 30 minutes chatting with me about my situation. From that moment on, there wasn’t a time when he didn’t take my call or answer a text immediately.

He has a wealth of knowledge on the area and the industry in general and was an absolute pleasure to work with.

He kept his cool when negotiating and always had our best interest at heart. There were a few extra inspections that we couldn’t make because we were living in Orange County so Michael called the inspectors, set up the appointments and met them at the house so we didn’t have to drive up. He handled everything!! If you are looking for honest, trustworthy, reliable and just a downright easy going realtor, Michael is your guy!”

“With the realization that our growing family was in need of more space, my husband and I began looking into new neighborhoods that offered all the amenities that a family with young children might want: great schools, beautiful neighborhoods, simple commute to work, and of course safety.

My husband contacted Michael along with several other agents to begin to discuss our process of moving into a new house. At the time, we did not know if we would be able to afford moving for another year or two.

Immediately, Michael stood out as a leader in a sea of agents. We were looking for someone with expertise in the Conejo Valley as well as patience in our decision making. Michael was an excellent resource.

He answered all our questions, provided immediate responses when we were interested in a location and was not deterred when we changed our mind several times as to our wants and needs.

He had a wealth of information for any questions we may have had regarding housing, financing, etc. I still use his website for suggestions in the area. We were thrilled with what Michael was able to do for us and highly recommend him to anyone who may be thinking about moving.”