Michael Rice

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Michael is a rare finding as professional and person you may find in Conejo Valley. We were relocated from Europe and, we were first time real estate buyers in the US. From the first moment, he was very friendly, approachable and wiling to help kind of guy. He was able to understand our needs and collected our feedback to narrow the search till we succeed on buying a property. His background and patience with us has been instrumental to make this a seamless process from end to end, which I really appreciate. His responsiveness and flexibility including overtime and weekends is valuable asset he and his associate Kendra are wiling to offer as premium service to his customers. If I have to say 100 times, I would mark his services 100x5-star.

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I am an out-of-state buyer, relocating due to work, so I expect my buying process will be more difficult and complicated to manage due to my availability. However, Michael was very accommodating and extremely responsive. We had a zoom call for introductions and when I was in the area, Michael took me on a tour of all the neighborhoods that fits my criteria. I get the impressions that he is extremely knowledgeable about the area and neighborhoods and can tell me the up and downs of each. He would respond to my questions within an hour even when I send him some thing over the weekend. I eventually managed to close on a house and the process was relatively painless thanks to Michael. I would highly recommend him for his experience, knowledge, friendliness and his general helpful nature.

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Phenomenal realtor. Would use again and again. He was open and honest with us on the realities of today's real estate market. Highly recommend to anyone looking in the Conejo Valley.

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It doesnt surprise me to see so many 5-star reviews for Michael. We moved from LA to the Thousand Oaks area last summer and both he and his niece Kendra were all we could have hoped for from realtors - and some. We sold a London flat and were first time buyers in the US. From early Zoom calls explaining the whole process to two three-hour sessions touring neighborhoods (plus an unprecedented wealth of info on his website, covering everything from reputed contractors to the vibe of each sub-neighborhood), he prepped us well for our search. Just as well as it was competitive out there. We ended up putting an offer below asking on the third place we saw - and got the house. Michael spent so many hours answering every last question, showing up at the house when contractors were there (our house was a bit of a fixer upper), negotiating with the sellers etc. He was a thorough pro, a great guy to deal with, very communicative over text. Through him we found great painters, designers, and other useful contacts. Will definitely be hitting Michael and Kendra up if/when we move again.

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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!

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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.

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Michael is that rare combination of integrity and professionalism.Plus aEUR| 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 aEUR| they unanimously replied with aEUR| "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 aEUR| making offers on three.What we liked most about him aEUR|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 aEUR| 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 aEUR| 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 aEUR| I would not hesitate to use him again.

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We would highly recommend Michael! We just moved to California from abroad and Michael took time to show us the area and the various neighborhoods. He has amazing knowledge of the area and his website is so detailed with videos etc.! When we put an offer, he helped us so much understanding the process. We totally trusted him and his recommendations.We really enjoyed working with him and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to purchase a home in the conejo valley.

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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 Michaels knowledge of the area, honesty and professionalism. At the time there were 12 homes for sale in my street and with Michaels 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 couldnt 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. Its 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.

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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!