We had just sold our house and were moving to a brand-new area with only about a month to find a home. To say we were feeling the pressure would be an understatement. From the very beginning, Michael made the process feel less overwhelming. He started by meeting with us to really understand what we wanted in a home -- not just the basics like price and size, but what would actually work for our lifestyle. Once he had a clear sense of that, he walked us through the different neighborhoods, explained what made each area unique, and answered every question along the way. We didn't know much about the Conejo Valley, but Michael made sure we felt informed before making any decisions. He was always quick to respond to texts and calls, which made such a difference when we were on a tight timeline. What stood out the most was that he truly listened. He wasn't just trying to sell us any house; he wanted to help us find the right one. His knowledge of the area, responsiveness, and ability to move quickly all made what could have been a very stressful experience so much smoother. If you're looking for someone who knows the Conejo Valley inside and out and takes the time to really understand what you need, Michael is the person to call. We couldn't have asked for a better guide through this whole process. read more

Michael is the best! We have been working with for a long time on many projects. He deeply cares!

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! read more

Michael is that rare combination of integrity and professionalism. Plus ... he is sincerely just a nice guy who seems well received in the industry. Many times listing agents asked who ours was and when we mention Michel Rice ... they unanimously replied with ... "oh such a great guy". I tend to be a bit thorough and as first time sellers we had many questions. Michael promptly, patiently, and expertly answered them all from our first conversation until closing. We started looking at homes months before ours actually sold. Combined with the 6 months it took to find a new home after the sale and we were looking for quite some time. We must have seen over 90 houses, with Michael showing us over 40 ... making offers on three. What we liked most about him ... He is patient. He is not a salesman. He presents things as they are and lets you decide if they are right for you. When showing homes he does not follow behind you from room to room explaining what's great about the house. Instead he checks out the house himself ... looking at things like the HVAC system, closet space and the roof and will tell you what he likes or does not like. He knows real estate thoroughly and Conejo Valley in particular. Lastly his website really is a great introduction to the area. I have turned to it more than once to read about a neighborhood or look up a floor plan. When he was not available his niece Kendra who is also an agent took over and showed us homes. She has many of the same qualities as Michael and did an excellent job ... again knowledgeable and not pushy. I seriously can not recommend both Michael and Kendra enough. Although we have no plans on moving in the future if we did ... I would not hesitate to use him again. read more

Michael Rice first impressed me when I viewed his website. I learned more about buying a house in the first 45 minutes on his site than in all the meetings and phone calls with other realtors. All of the reviews about Michael being intelligent, patient, professional and a perfect fit were all true for my wife and I. He invests sincerely with his clients and we welcomed his honesty about homes we were considering. He knew what we were looking for and respectfully steered us in the right direction until we found our perfect fit home. Without his expedient, professional relationship in the realtor community we would not have acquired our dream home. read more

Michael Rice - RE/MAX One - Real Estate Agents Near Me - Westlake Village, California

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! read more

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. read more

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! read more

Michael just helped us purchase our first home and he did an outstanding job. Michael is truly a master of his craft. He has a depth of understanding and comfort with both the buying process and dealings with sellers, agents and other parties and having him on our side gave us confidence throughout the purchase. He was able to clearly explain every part of the process in a way that was straight forward and easy to understand. Throughout the buying process, Michael was a consummate professional. We never felt an ounce of pressure from him. We always received expedient responses to emails and phone calls. Like most home purchases, ours had a handful of hiccups that had to be dealt with and Michael always handled them calmly and efficiently and always kept us in the loop. He also makes excellent use of technology. All paperwork that came from him or went through him was sent to me using an online signing service so I could sign the documents with a few mouse clicks. On top of that, Michael has clearly taken it upon himself to become an expert in all matters that are important to home buyers in the Conejo Valley. He has a handy rolodex of referrals for inspectors, contractors, loan brokers and anyone else a home buyer would want to speak to. Every referral he has given us has been excellent. He puts him name behind his referrals and his stamp of approval on a service provider has become quite meaningful to us. His encyclopedic knowledge of useful home buyer information goes far beyond referrals. He was able to tell us (almost off the top of his head in response to a spontaneous question) which utility companies provide each service to a house. He was able to discuss with us which schools cover each neighborhood and explain the process for transferring to out of area schools if need be. From the moment that we submitted our first offer to the moment escrow closed, Michael's work ethic and calm professional demeanor made the process as smooth and stress free as possible. Michael went to outstanding lengths for us and he has earned our trust and loyalty as well as our solid recommendation. read more

Michael Rice is the best real estate agent!!! Buying our first house was complicated but Michael was very supportive and professional. He is pleasure to work with, available all the time for us and he got us a very good deal. read more

My husband and I met Michael 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 !! read more

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. read more

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. read more

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! read more

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. read more

I can definitely recommend Michael as an agent. He really knows the area, market and process. He made the the often difficult buying process much better and easier. He is very responsive and someone we really enjoyed working with. You won't be disappointed. Rob read more

Michael was godsend for us in our recent move. My husband and I both work full time and had a very tight timeline during which we had to find a house and move. It seemed impossible. Mike made it so easy for us. He understood our priorities, our taste, and never once wasted our time showing us houses we wouldn't like, or entertaining buyers who wouldn't meet our price point. Not only did he get us a great (and fair) deal on our new house, he sold our original house in 15 days, managing to negotiate with a very difficult realtor who was often disrespectful to him and to us. I would recommend him highly to anyone looking to move. Onalee Hunter Hughes, Agoura Hills, Ca read more

If you are in the market to buy or sell then you must have Michael Rice by your side! I have done a ton of business with him and will never use another realtor, EVER! I refer all my friends and family to him, and they are always very pleased. He knows all the up-to-the-minute real estate news and is always around to answer any questions/concerns I have. He is the best decision you can make when buying/selling!!! read more

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. read more

I found Michael by his Conejo Valley Guy website and I'm glad I did! He helped me purchase my home 2 years ago in Thousand Oaks. It was a short sale so the process with the bank was five months long but he did a terrific job and also helped convince the seller's realtor to accept my below-ask offer! Great guy! Use him! read more

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! read more

If you're looking for a real estate agent, look no further! Michael was a dream to work with. We told him exactly what we were looking for and he was able to show us things that hadn't even hit the market yet. When we started the escrow process on our very first home, he was so helpful in setting up inspections and walkthrough and was so quick to answer our many questions. His patience and calm demeanor through the stressful escrow process made things move along so smoothly. Do yourself a favor, and call him today! read more

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. read more

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. If you are looking for honest, trustworthy, reliable and just a downright easy going realtor, Michael is your guy read more

Simply...THE BEST! It was a pleasure to work with Michael from beginning to end. His knowledge of the Conejo Valley is outstanding. He helped us to find the perfect house in the neighborhood we desired and within our budget. It doesn't get better than that! Besides his expertise, Michael is a very responsive agent. He ALWAYS got back to us promptly with either email, text, or phone. A truly wonderful agent and a great guy to work with. If you are looking for an excellent real estate agent, your search is over! read more

Michael helped my wife and I buy our first home and I must say that it was a much easier process than I thought it would be. Beyond his professionalism and knowledge of the area and current market; what stood out to us the most was that he actually cared about our comfort level during the entire process. He was always available. He took the time to explain things over and over, and make recommendations that helped our sale go extremely smooth, and when it came down to it, he would also fight for us to make sure that everything was fair. He also went above and beyond referring us to contractors to make upgrades to our home. We wouldn't have been able to do it without him. My wife and I decided we would only work with people that we felt really strongly about and between Michael and our Lender, our first home purchase a really great experience! Plus, Michael also texts! haha read more