When I contacted Brent Rice to help me find a rental home I was at the end of my rope. I had tried for several months to find a house on my own and realized that I couldn't do it on my own. I needed someone who knows the ins and outs of this business. I called Brent saying, "help! I have one week to find a home and move! Can you help me?" A house I had been approved for and waiting on for over 60 days did not pan out and I was at the end of my notice period where I was. Brent said, "I'll send you a list of the docs we need to get this done, get them to me asap." Brent the same day got me a list of houses (based on my preferences) to choose from. Brent took all my documents and set them up so electronically so that he could submit them on the spot if we found something we wanted. He dropped everything to spend the next day day with me to view the 8 or 9 houses I had selected to go see, after which he helped me get two applications sent for the ones I thought were the best for us. He got us approved for both in a day and we got to choose the best one. We moved by our deadline. Everything went as smooth as silk, if there were any hitches...I wasn't aware of them (smiling). Brent is a knowledgeable realtor and dedicated to getting the deal done with seemingly no hitches. I was so relieved! Thank you Brent Rice! read more

I highly recommend Brent Rice when searching for your next home! I was a first time home buyer and knew very little about the home buying process and market trends at the time. I decided to choose Brent because he seemed extremely knowledgeable of the real estate market. His knowledge came through during our initial walk throughs; he would point out items to look for beyond aesthetics, items related to safety, structural integrity, etc., that many young, first time home buyers may not be aware of. Also of importance, I decided to choose Brent because after our first meeting I got the sense that he would find the best house for me, rather than sugar coat every house in order to make a quick sale. He was definitely very patient with me. I was a picky and nervous client, and also a skeptical client. It took me a while to understand the market trends and accept the market trends, but he was very patient through it all. I searched for months and asked several questions along the way. He was available via text or phone call at all hours and was willing to show me house after house. He was right on target with what it would take to win my house, and did a great job setting up a robust offer and negotiating on my behalf. Now, I'm happily settled into my new home! read more

My husband and I found Brent on Angie's list back in 2014 when we decided to sell our first home as a married couple.   This was all new territory for us since the home we were currently in was new construction so we didn't have much experience with buy/selling and the whole realtor relationship.    Brent immediately showcased his knowledge and was thoughtful in his communication with us to make us comfortable with the process.   Back in 2014, he helped us sell our home and also helped up find an amazing home that we loved.     Fast forward to 2019 and we needed to move closer to new jobs and with a baby -in- tow, our needs changed.  We called up Brent when we decided we needed to get serious about the thought of moving again.  Like old friends, we didn't miss a beat, and he immediately jumping back into the mix with us.   We just bought and sold again with Brent.  If I had to sum it up, I would say that Brent is an amazing communicator, stealthy negotiator, and incredibly knowledgeable about the industry.  The bottom line, he is just good people (so is his wife -she even came out to help us stage our house for pictures).  While I loved working with him, I hope we don't move again any time soon.   I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Brent Rice. read more

I have worked in the past with Brent when he listed my home for rent. He did an excellent job taking pictures and quickly finding people to rent my home. Then, when it came to selling the same home, he went above and beyond the many obstacles encountered to make the sale happen. He did so much more than what a typical agent would do. He did an excellent job listing my home. We had several offers by the weekend that the listing went live. We picked what seemed to be the best candidates but ran into so many obstacles with their loan approval. There were several times when we thought the sale was not going to happen, but Brent was persistent and kept the sale alive. He was so proactive that he also executed the tasks normally done by the buyer's or their agent. When the buyer's lender was not providing timely and accurate information, Brent escalated to the bank district and regional managers and would not let the sale die. In addition, Brent took care of managing different issues that came up with the home and helped me greatly as I was long distance and could not take care of the issues myself. I would highly recommend Brent to those who want to sell their home. He gets it done. read more

Brent and JoAnn Rice are some of the most dedicated, and genuine people I have ever had the pleasure to partner with. Brent represented me through the purchasing and selling process. His knowledge of real estate is second to none and shows his long career in the industry. Any rating system falls flat showing the level at which this team performs to get you results. I cannot express enough how amazing my experience has been. I consulted with Brent during every step of the process. He is mindful to let you make the decision but will give his professional opinion to help guide you. This opinion is informed by decades of experience. Every single decision has worked out better than I hoped. Brent is a master negotiator. The process was simple and hassle free, and still landed us the best outcome from both deals. This skill means you will not be leaving money on the table. JoAnn is an absolute sweetheart and wonderful to work with. She staged our property turning it from a very plain house, to a very cozy home. Brent and JoAnn treat every client equally, with the utmost respect and kindness. This goes a long way and shows in every interaction. This is THE team to work with. read more

In February 2018, Brent was my realtor in purchasing a new home and he was terrific. A review of that sale has previously been listed and knowing that I would be selling a home in the following months, I knew Brent would be the one to help me do so. Being the expert that he is, he provided his expertise on his recommendation for an asking price and he was spot on because we closed with an offer that we were very pleased with. Brent worked diligently with the buyer's lender to make sure everything was in place in order to close without any delay and to have a smooth transition. In the unexpected event that we will need to sell our new home at some point in the future, I know that it will be The Rice Group whom I will be contacting. For those of you who are reading this review, I can say that there is no need to look further for an agent to assist you as Brent is the one. He will take the time to listen to your needs and will keep you up to date on every aspect of the real estate transaction. Thank you, Brent, for all your hard work. read more

I used Brent Rice of the Rice Group and it was an amazing experience! I needed to sell my mother's townhouse after she went into assisted living. Brent kindly and skillfully walked me through the process of preparing the home for sale, staging it for dramatic appeal and the showing process. His wife JoAnn is a very talented and creative stager and a real estate agent as well. I felt like I got a two-for-one special!! She gave me many, outstanding ideas on decorating and bringing out the unique features of the home. We wanted our home to be someone else's to enjoy for years to come. When the time came for negotiations and contract amendments I was overwhelmed. Brent explained each step in understandable language and we arrived at our goal of selling the house to the right person at the right time for the right price! From start to finish it was a meaningful journey for my mother and I. I would recommend this very personable and experienced couple for any real estate job, big or small!!! read more

Brent and his wife Joanna are THE team you want at your side when looking for your new home. This is our second time buying a house with them, first time selling and we are SO thankful to have them by our side throughout the whole process. Brent and his wife helped stage our home to make it look the absolute best and hired a wonderful photographer. We were able to find multiple offers for our house in less than 12 hours of it being on the market and had a smooth sales process as well. Then, we were able to find our dream home, Brent's incredibly, skillful experience helped our offer get accepted. Brent was always quick to answer our phone calls and help guide us when making difficult decisions as well. He was there every step of the way. We cannot express enough how grateful we are to him and Joanna for making our home selling and buying experience smooth. They are also the kindest, most wonderful people too! Brent and Joanna are THE BEST in the biz HANDS DOWN! read more

I engaged Brent Rice to sell my Garland home in late 2020. I live 1300 miles away from Garland, so having an attentive representative who loved details and communicated promptly was essential. Mr. Rice never missed a beat, and typically provided information in advance of my even having asked the question. Mr. Rice thoroughly documented several options for how to list and move the property. Thanks to him, the path that I ultimately chose felt like an informed decision that was my own and based on facts, rather than on any realtor's bias. Most other realtors I interviewed seemed dismissive of my solid, yet not luxurious property, but not Mr. Rice. He gave my home a level of advocacy far above what I expected. He found a buyer quickly, organized an efficient and speedy settlement, and was even at the closing to ensure that I was promptly paid. I give Brent Rice my highest recommendation. WK read more

Brent Rice assisted me with the purchase of my home in The Legends when it was a foreclosure. He told me back in 2010 that The Colony would be a great place to own property and live. He was right! What I learned about Brent is that he knows what he is talking about because he is been in the real estate business for almost 30 years and has been in our area for the past 15 years. I have used him for several other real estate matters including leasing my home when I had to move out of state for work. He helped me on multiple occasions and always keeps me up to date on the price trends in our area so I know when I need to sell or even look to buy an investment property. I highly recommend Brent. He is very trustworthy and always looks out for my best interests. read more

Early October, we asked Mr. Rice to represent us in selling our home. Within 2 weeks of listing our house, we had 2 viable offers. In another 2 weeks, we were at closing. Mr. Rice was always very prompt in answering any questions and guiding us through the process. He was also excellent at listening to our needs and working to meet those needs. When speaking with MR. Rice about selling our house, we conveyed to him that we really needed to sell our house by the end of October, which he accomplished with great professionalism. The entire process went very smoothly. Because of his experience, dedication and excellent negotiating skills, we will most definitely ask Mr. Rice to represent us again should we decide to purchase another property. read more

Brent Rice has been our agent for years and has always provided the best service. At times though we make regretful decisions as we did and went to another agent for our most recent house purchase. We learned our lesson the hard way and went right back to Brent in less than a week. As always, he and his lovely wife JoAnn were so very gracious and provided the same excellent service in helping us find the right home at the right price. Brent also helped negotiate a generous amount with the sellers for the repairs in the house which was way more than what we hoped for and a really good deal on the home warranty contract. Moral of the story - when you know the best, leave behind the rest!! read more

Working with Brent was a great experience! He is extremely knowledgeable, professional and kind. I am a first time home buyer, Brent was patient and explained everything to me. It was clear to me that Brent had my best interest in mind and was working to get me the best deal/home. Brent thoughtfully made suggestions on how to proceed but always made it clear that the decisions were mine to make. His approach with the seller produced a financially beneficial outcome. In addition, Brent provided great insight into the area, what to look for in a home and programs that were available to assist me with the purchase. I would highly recommend Brent to anyone who is looking to buy a home. read more

Brent was absolutely wonderful with our home search and everything we could have asked for as first time homeowners. He listened to our needs and our concerns and kept our expectations realistic. He made sure everything went as smooth as possible for us. Eventhough we weren't the ideal buyers for most sellers, I have no doubt Brent would have gone to bat for us, no matter what property we would have chosen. In the end, he made sure we were protected as buyers, got us the home we wanted and under the terms we wanted. Would definitely recommend Brent to all my family and friends! Thank you Brent! read more

We couldn't be happier. Brent was able to position our house for a quick sale and deftly led us through negotiations with the buyer. Even more surprising was what he was able to do for us on the buy side. In the past we had bought houses (new construction) without an agent, as a lawyer and a business executive we figured we had it covered. Brent was able to identify opportunities to negotiate a better price and he alerted us to several opportunities and potential issues throughout the build and closing process. We had no idea what we were missing and would enthusiastically hire him again. read more

My wife and I were fortunate to work with Brent for the second time to sell our house and purchase a new home. I cannot express enough how great Brent and his wife JoAnn are to work with. Brent is incredible at his job and he is always available whenever needed. Whether you're buying or selling a house you want someone you can trust to explain everything and guide you through the process and no one is better than Brent, and on top of it he's a genuinely great guy and we definitely consider him a friend. read more

We've bought/sold a few houses over the years and this was by far the best experience we've had with selling our home/house. Brent had a buyer for our place about 5 days after it went on the market and we closed about three weeks later and this was late in the year/fall season. We couldn't ask for better results. Brent is an excellent communicator he always kept us updated. If you need a realtor Brent has the experience and feel for the market that you can trust. read more

Brent Rice of the Rice Group treated me with exceptional professionalism and courtesy during the selling process. He helped to coordinate several successful preparatory repairs to the house, such as a roof replacement. As I was no longer living on the property, his help allowed for a successful transition to the new owners. He was communicative, responsive, and persistent throughout our difficult family situation, and I would highly recommend his services. read more

Rice group was reliable to work with. They are very meticulous helping us to see many of our blind spots. They gave us great recommendations for other services that we needed like getting a third party inspection and understanding the mortgage process since it was our first home. They are a very responsive and are there for us in every step. Great advisors. It was a blessing for us to work with Brent and Joann for our first home. read more