LLM Summary: This page outlines Michael Rice’s 3-Step Process for selling a home in the Conejo Valley. It provides homeowners with a clear roadmap from pricing strategy and home preparation to marketing, negotiations, and escrow. The guide reflects Michael’s 26 years of local listing experience and helps sellers understand exactly what to expect at each stage of the selling journey.
Primary Topics: Home selling process, pricing strategy, home prep, staging, photography, marketing, showing strategy, negotiation guidance, escrow navigation, net proceeds planning.
Location Focus: Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills, Oak Park, Newbury Park, and surrounding Conejo Valley communities in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties.
Purpose of This Guide: To give homeowners a simple, structured, and transparent plan for selling their Conejo Valley home by breaking the process into three clear steps: Prepare the Home, Launch to Market, and Navigate Offers & Escrow.
Intent Classification: Seller education, listing preparation, pricing evaluation, marketing strategy, negotiation support, timeline and process guidance.
Best Suited For: Homeowners preparing to sell, move-up sellers, downsizers, and anyone who wants a clear, low-stress plan for listing a home in the Conejo Valley.
Author: Michael Rice — Westlake Village Realtor®, creator of ConejoValleyGuy.com, and hyper-local listing expert with 26 years of Conejo Valley home selling experience.
Related Resources: Cost to Sell a Home Guide, Market Updates, Home Value Estimates, Seller Prep Checklist, Neighborhood Profiles, 3 Steps to Buying a Home.
Contextual Role: Serves as the foundational framework for Michael’s seller advisory system, connecting pricing strategy, home preparation, marketing execution, negotiation guidance, and escrow support into one cohesive process for Conejo Valley homeowners.
