What My Clients Say

“From the start Michael was available and knowledgeable. He responded quickly to my inquiries before he was even my agent.

He gave an outstanding presentation on our first meeting that made it easy to decide to go with him. He was very friendly, personable and clearly knew what he was talking about.

We got a great house in a perfect neighborhood and he helped us beat out other offers to get it. He knows everything there is to know about the neighborhoods in the Conejo Valley. He was always available during the entire process and we had a good time looking for our new home with him. He was very easy to get along with, very nice, professional and informative. He helped us make the right decisions at the right time. I will definitely use him again.”

“We came across Michael through his informative website while searching for the best place to live in Conejo Valley. When we met in person, we were impressed with a Michael’s knowledge of the area, honesty and professionalism.
At the time there were 12 homes for sale in my street and with Michael’s help we were the only ones that sold with multiple offers with the highest price for our floor plan.

Michael came personally to every house showing, every open house and handled the negotiations so strategically and skillfully.

Then, He spent many hours showing us different neighborhoods, homes, and pros and cons of each. When we couldn’t find a house we liked and we were getting impatient and desperate he helped keep us focused, talked us out of bad decisions and when the right house came up he handled the negotiations so skillfully, minimized our exposure to stressful situations and made the entire process as positive as possible.

Michael was not pushy to make a sale and rush the process. Instead, he was and still is a true friend who we trust and will forever be thankful to. It’s not everyday that you find someone who has your interest in heart and is moral and ethical in what they practice. We strongly recommend Michael to anyone who is looking for an agent that they can trust.”

“We were relocating from the Bay Area to the Conejo Valley and we first got to ‘know’ Michael through the wealth of information on his website. We were even more impressed upon speaking with him and having him help us find our new home was the smartest decision we made! His knowledge of the area is amazing and he was very flexible to work with.

We came down a couple of weekend and saw a lot of houses in a few days time. We appreciated the preparation he did beforehand and the honesty in his remarks on the different neighborhoods and properties we looked at.

When we finally decided on the home we wanted, he tirelessly negotiated for us, enabling us to get our dream home for less than asking, with the seller kicking in some money for repairs. Michael is a fabulous realtor and an amazing person. We highly recommend him if you are looking to buy a home in the Conejo Valley. Thank you Michael!”

“Michael is the best agent we have worked with in our eight home purchases. He is experienced, knowledgeable and a master negotiator. He is calm, friendly and a pleasure to work with. He made the home purchase process truly enjoyable, and managed every detail perfectly. He is a superb communicator and professional. He is truly a five-star real estate professional.”

“Personable and professional. As a first time buyer and new to the Conejo Valley, I was very apprehensive. Michael washed my nerves away. He took the time to walk us through the buying process, showed us the Valley, and put us at ease. He was always just a text or a call away, with positive attitude.  Even after we bought the home, he’s been in contact with us making sure we’re happy.”

Simply put, he’s top notch.  If you’re looking for an honest, friendly broker who knows his stuff, pick Michael.

“My wife and I have bought 4 homes and sold 3, so we are no stranger to working with real estate agents. Hands down, Michael is at the top. We never felt any pressure, and he was always patient with us.

He made us feel as though we were his only client by giving us his time, his undivided attention, and being extremely responsive.

Also, he was very honest and upfront about what we can expect with our budget. In addition to the actual sale, he helped us get in contact with reliable contractors and allowed us to borrow a lock box to assist with contract work logistics. Arguably, we were dealing with a very tough seller and seller agent, and he always handled some challenging issues without ever throwing us to the wolves.

He never tired of our endless questions, and helped us get settled to the very end (e.g. pointing us to right utilities to contact, etc.). He really went above and beyond any agent we have ever worked for. Without a doubt, we will be using Michael if/when we sell our house in the (hopefully!) distant future.”

“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.”

“Exceptional experience! Michael was always cool, calm, and collected. His response time was super quick. He was professional in his interactions with us and all parties involved in the process. Michael had multiple offers on our property within days of listing it and gave us guidance when we asked. I have never experienced a smoother, less stressful real estate transaction. I will use Michael Rice again for out next RE transaction, and I recommend him to all of our friends!”

“Worry-free experience, responsivene, good market knowledge, well-networked within Conejo Valley, and a pleasant personality. We worked with Michael when looking for a rental home while waiting to sell  Virginia home.

When we saw a new listing and called Michael from Virginia, he was at the property within 15 minutes describing it to us. We trusted his judgment and signed up for the house without seeing it. It worked out! A year later when looking to buy, Michael always promptly lined up a showing for any listing we liked.”

He seemed to know all the other agents in the area and we always had good intelligence going into every negotiation.

Michael understood our family and preferences within a few days and gave us great advice through at least 3 negotiations before we finally clinched a very good deal for a house in our price range. Michael always was so prompt and responsive even after the 12th or 13th house.

We were also helped by his extensive network of mortgage brokers, home inspectors, roof inspectors, and other support businesses. During our one year partnership, our respect for Michael’s professionalism, market skill, and patience consistently grew. Towards the end of the deal, our entire family thought of him as a good friend.”

“Michael was instrumental in ensuring our first time home buying experience was not only successful but enjoyable. Despite viewing almost 50 different properties during the process, Michael was consistently patient and a trusted advisor.

Once we found our desired house, he was key to the negotiation of price and contingencies.

Throughout the entire process, Michael was always responsive and attentive to our questions and needs. In addition he has a great personality bringing a sense of humour to the process. We would absolutely recommend his services for prospective home buyers and sellers.”

“Michael did a fabulous job selling my house in 14 days. The flyer and video were outstanding. He answered every question, is professional, knowledgeable, thorough, and kind. It was a pleasure!”

“Michael was wonderful. Our house in Woodland Hills was listed and sold within 2 days. There were no delays and escrow closed. We would recommend Michael to anyone.”