What My Clients Say

“We moved to the Conejo Valley on a short timeline with no real sense of the area. Michael took the time to get to know us first, explained the neighborhoods clearly, and responded quickly to every question.

He even showed us a pocket listing so we could move fast. He knows the area so well and made the whole process smooth and straightforward.

Thank you so much Michael!”

“Our son was moving to Westlake, and he wanted us to leave Orange County after 36 years to join him and his family. He narrowed realtors down to two. After reading the profiles we decided Michael Rice would be the best fit for us. Our first meeting was a zoom where Michael explained what the Conejo Valley included and what the moving process would involve.

Our second meeting was in person, and Michael drove through the many neighborhoods of the CV and had us select which ones were a good fit for us. He then hooked us in to a portal, and whenever homes came up for sale in the areas we liked, and they met our specs, we’d get pictures and info about them. If they seemed like potential homes for us, we’d let Michael know. When we had a good collection, we came out, spent the weekend, and visited all those homes we’d approved, including a few more Michael thought we’d like.

On our second day of looking, we found our new forever home. Working with Michael has been a pleasure. He’s efficient, professional, and just an all around good man. We are proud to call him our friend, and give him our unconditional high praise and recommendation. Moving is never an easy process, but Michael helped us to make a seamless transition.”

“I have bought and sold quite a few houses over the years, working with many different realtors. By far, working with Michael Rice was the best experience.

His knowledge of the Conejo Valley is excellent. He knows every neighborhood and can offer good insights about each. He is very responsive and was very patient as I was asking many questions along the way. He is very low pressure, yet maintains a no-nonsense, straightforward approach when getting specific information about properties and during the negotiating process.

In addition, he was able to connect me with a lender that was a half point lower than anyone else. I can’t recommend Michael highly enough.”

“For eighteen months, Michael expertly guided our Conejo Valley home search. As complete newcomers to the area, we relied heavily on his expertise, and he exceeded every expectation.

Michael’s deep understanding of the entire region and its diverse neighborhoods was immediately apparent. Our initial tour was an invaluable introduction, where he meticulously detailed each area’s nuances, helping us pinpoint our ideal location.

Michael’s ability to listen and tailor his approach to our specific needs was remarkable. He patiently considered our lifestyle preferences, ensuring every property shown was a potential fit. Michael’s intimate knowledge of the local market’s intricacies provided insights we couldn’t have found independently.

Navigating a new area can be overwhelming, but Michael simplified the process, clearly explaining each step and ensuring our comfort. We appreciated Michael’s patience, especially given our extended timeline. He never pressured us, instead embracing our pace with understanding. He was consistently generous with his time, readily answering questions, showing properties, and providing us with the information we need.

Beyond finding a house, Michael understands that creating a home is about more than just bricks and mortar. He provided invaluable recommendations for local trails, shops, restaurants, and essential services, ensuring a smooth transition into our new Conejo Valley home.

If you seek a knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested real estate agent with expertise in the entire Conejo Valley, Michael is the ideal choice. We are profoundly grateful for his guidance and wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone buying or selling in this region.”

“Michael is incredibly informative and makes the process an amazing experience. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking in the Conejo Valley area!”

“Michael took the time to meet up with my brother and I personally and gave us detailed information about the Conejo Valley and it’s neighborhoods. Regardless if you’re a local or looking to relocate from out of the area, I wouldn’t choose anyone else besides him.”

“In 2021, we decided to take the plunge and purchase our first home. While at first we felt like “experts” after years of online Zillowing, we thankfully discovered Michael Rice. His knowledge of the local area immediately helped us narrow our search.

But it was his dedication to making sure we were comfortable and confident that we appreciated. He started by helping us understand the basics of getting a mortgage (yes, we needed that) to closing on a house, and to caring for it. He wasn’t afraid to give his honest opinion after showings and steered us clear of situations that we are grateful for. Trust is ultimately what you want to find in an agent.

And we simply trust Michael Rice. Simple as that. He knows the landscape. He knows virtually every floor plan. And he got to know what we were looking for. And we got it!”

“We began working with Michael while we were still living in Virginia. Although he knew we weren’t ready to buy a house in California just yet, he worked with us and answered any questions we had.

When the time came for us to seriously start looking for a house, Michael continued to answer all of our questions and go to the houses on our behalf.

His honesty was much appreciated and we consider him now to be our friend.”

“My husband and I met Michael Rice in November 2014. We were new to the area looking for a townhouse rental. Right away we established a great rapport with Michael. In one of the toughest seasons he found us the perfect place. Now three and a half years later, we were ready to buy and of course we knew who to call – Michael Rice.

In the span of only one month Michael helped us find our future home, guided us through the purchasing process and was always available to answer our million questions. He made sure we were informed and comfortable every step of the way. Michael goes out of his way to anticipate his clients needs and we always knew we were in good hands.

Our purchase went very smoothly and we closed right on time. It’s always a pleasure working with him and we certainly recommend Michael Rice to anyone looking for the best. Thank you Michael!”

“Michael was a pleasure to work with. We are new the the Conejo Valley, and while we knew it was where we wanted to live, we were not sure on which neighborhood we wanted to be in.

Michael took the time initially show us around the areas we were considering and to educate us on the various neighborhoods. Michael was always very responsive, and professional in all dealings.

We greatly enjoyed working with Michael and highly recommend him to anybody who is looking to buy in the Conejo Valley.”

“Michael exceeded our expectations as our buying agent for our home in Newbury Park. From our first inquiry, he was always incredibly responsive – he responds to calls, emails and texts basically immediately every time. My husband and I have unusual needs for our 2 adult, 3 dog + tortoise household…and our schedule was impossible.

He accommodated us all around – and he also has become a trusted resource on the Conejo Valley. He was super honest in steering us clear of less desirable neighborhoods and potential “problem” properties…

Even now months after we’ve moved in, we ask him for recommendations. He also was truly the expert we needed during the stressful negotiation, inspection and escrow process – even over the holidays, he got us to close on time. We highly recommend him – and when the time is right, there’s no doubt we’ll be using Michael again for any real estate needs in the area. He really is the PERFECT realtor!”

“Our agent Micheal Rice was fantastic! Michael was everything we wanted in an agent and more..

He sold our house and got more than our asking price! The digital images of our place were awesome and we received an offer from the first client that walked in! There were multiple offers on the home we were purchasing, but with the assistance of Michael’s team we got our dream home.

Michael and his team came through on a Sunday along with his mortgage broker Harry to seal the deal for us! We highly recommend the Conejo Valley Guy for all your real estate needs!”