Brent S.

BUYER - Veteran - "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!"

BUYER - Decided to stay put in New York - "Brent is an exceptionally talented individual. He is hands down the best realtor I have ever worked with and would recommend him to anyone, including my family. He is honest, transparent, expert with macro and micro Dallas metro real estate trends, dedicated, driven, and without a doubt will put your interests first. What makes Brent different from other realtors is that he is much more than someone who will let you into homes and write an offer. He is an advisor, he will make you think differently, and he will make sure your find the right home for your family. I highly recommend Brent to anyone looking for a realtor."

BUYER & SELLER - "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."

REPEAT CLIENT & SELLER: "Brent is knowledgeable, professional and goes way above and beyond. My home received multiple offers the first weekend it was listed. He was instrumental in negotiating the best price and was terrific throughout the inspection and closing process. By far the best realtor I have ever worked with, and I have sold over 10 homes."

BUYER from out of state - Brent lived up to the accolades. We are moving from Missouri to Dallas. We would come in to Dallas on the weekends. Brent would set up multiple home showings for Saturday. We would go to opens on Sundays and he offered to go with us to those. This went on ALL summer long and although we saw dozens of homes, we never felt pressured to "hurry up and pick one". We totally changed directions several times and Brent just said "No problem" and tweaked the search again and again. We did find a great house and Brent was there through the difficult closing process. We suggest you talk to Brent BEFORE you get your mortgage - he can give you some guidance that might spare you some pain (we wish we had done that!) This was a very good experience and we recommend Brent to other members."

SELLER - 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.

FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER - "Brent Rice is honest, kind, and VERY good at what he does. You can't go wrong when using him as your realtor! This was our first home purchase, so we really needed a real estate agent that new DFW well and could help us find the perfect home for our family. We started our home search in February 2016 with the hopes of finding a good home by May 2016... when our second child was due. We didn't know much about buying a home, but we had met Brent before when looking for a rental house, and after meeting him, we knew we could trust him to help us in this journey. The area we were mainly looking at was an hour away from where Brent was located, but he had no problem driving out with us to look at multiple houses. He also responded very quickly to all our calls and texts when we needed advice. After putting in offers on multiple houses, we finally found the perfect house for our family right before we gave birth to our daughter (we closed 3 weeks before she was due!). Brent helped us tremendously through the whole process, from searching, to putting in offers, to making sure we had everything ready for closing. Without Brent on our side, we probably wouldn't have found the perfect house for us! When we get ready to sell our current house to upgrade to a bigger home, we will definitely be using Brent again!"

SELLER & BUYER - "During the 7+ months we worked with Brent we found him to be professional, personable, and patient. He was full of good advice, and took time to understand and anticipate our needs. He exceeded our expectations and we have already recommended him to family and friends. Brent is passionate about real estate because he truly enjoys working with people. He helped us to sell our home and to purchase another one."

NEW CONSTRUCTION - "As we searched to purchase our second home recently, both Kristy and I felt the need to have a Realtor on our side. Our initial first home attempt was certainly a learning experience, and we were not going to make the same mistake of not having representation on one of the most important investments a family can make. Also, having a Realtor represent you on a new build doesn't cost you anything. Most builders account for this and cover the cost. The experience and professionalism from Brent Rice was terrific. Inclement weather damaged our house and delayed our close as we neared our move in date, but Brent was there to help us through it. We also experienced challenges and contract disputes with the builder, and Brent's knowledge on the process of buying a home provided us a liaison that could bridge the gap between buyer and builder. Brent also continues to work for us long after our close by tying up loose ends with the builder and helping with property tax concerns. He has built a long-term relationship that we will always remember for future needs."

REPEAT CLIENT - "My wife and I both have had the pleasure and good fortune to have Brent sell a house for us when we moved out of state, and now help us find a new house 3 years later when we moved back. He is very aware of the complex individual differences and personalities of both of us. My wife's care-abouts and mine while very compatible, can be from completely different perspectives. He listens very well, and is able to provide information that is very important to have when making such a big decision. He is beyond reproach in his ethics and overall a great guy! We were blessed to have him on our team. I would highly recommend him to anyone. We consider him not just a real estate agent but as a true friend and excellent resource of information. Thank you Brent for helping us to have found our wonderful new home!"

RELOCATION SELLER - "The Rice Group, Inc. helped us retain a contractor to complete work that needed to get done and enhance the appearance. They went above and beyond to stage the home so it could sell quickly."

SHORT SALE - "Our short sale went so much better than expected with the help of Brent. He was extremely helpful and it was great to have someone on our side to deal with the Bank. He was determined to help us sell our home and in the end we did it!!! We are so grateful to Brent and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to sell or purchase a home."

TENANT - "Brent helped me to find the perfect property to lease for myself and my two young children. I had just completed a messy divorce that had ruined my credit but with Brent's help I was able to find an outstanding property to lease in a fantastic location that will put my children into one of the best schools in the state. He did all of this after talking with me and taking the time to find out what my needs and priorities were. He found me and my kids the perfect home to lease in only one afternoon. He then ensured that all of the paperwork was back to me quickly so that I would have time to register my children before the school deadline. Brent is someone that I have come to trust for both my real estate and finance needs. The level of service and attention that he provides to his clients is first class. I'll definitely be recommending him to all my friends and family."

SELLER & BUYER - "Some people would not necessarily recognize a winner if they fell on one. Real Estate - Residential Home Sales there's nobody better than Brent S. Rice @ The Rice Group. He's pretty much a master at all facets of the sale of real estate. He is an "A" in our books. Why look for any other Real Estate Agent? We cannot find anything to even criticize. He's the best we have ever used in the last 4 decades we have bought residential property. Go for Mr. Brent Rice !!!!!"

LANDLORD - "I cannot express fully enough how grateful I am that Brent handled the lease on my home in Allen Texas in June 2012. I had a rather difficult situation with a tenant and I live in another city. I did some research to find Brent Rice and decided that he would be able to meet my needs. In fact, he far exceeded my expectations and made a negative situation a positive and smooth transaction that resulted in a successful arrangement for all of the parties involved. Brent is a consummate professional who possesses a tremendous amount of business and financial knowledge and experience that is rarely available in a real estate agent. The value that Brent places on other professional relationships and businesses allow him to be effective and efficient for his clients. I can highly recommend Brent Rice to my family and friends represent them in any real estate or business transaction. I will certainly use him again in the future to sell or lease my home. I am always pleased to be able to recommend a professional with such high standards to others."

INVESTMENT PROPERTY PURCHASE - "I appreciated the agent's quick responsiveness & great negotiations."

BUYER THAT DID NOT BUY - "Brent helped with several trips of my house hunting trips. He is very professional, always on time, and super fast on providing feedback. Although I may not proceed to buy property very soon, I really appreciate his service."

FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER - Brent Rice was our real estate agent when shopping for our first home from November 2011 to March 2012. We met Brent when looking at houses without a representative. He convinced us we needed a real estate agent as an advocate for us during our home buying process. We chose him to represent us and he was with us from beginning to end. He kept us updated on the market, listings and scheduled showings. He was informative and knowledgeable at all of our showings. He was able to provide continuous and honest guidance. Once we chose a home, Brent was there to help us through the buying process. He made sure it went as smoothly as possible and that we were always informed and understood what was going on. He attended all our meetings and walk throughs with the builder and oversaw all the closing proceedings. We will definitely be using The Rice Group, Inc. again for our next home purchase and highly recommend him! Brent helped to make a potentially very stressful process a smooth and enjoyable one!"

"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."

REPEAT CLIENT - "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 buyers or their agent. When the buyers 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."

ATTORNEY AS SELLER - "The Rice Group helped us sell our house in March. They were fabulous to work with. Brent is extremely knowledgeable of the market and was very responsive to our needs during the whole process. We highly recommend them!"

"Brent has been a true professional when setting us up for selling our home. He has deep knowledge and understanding of market & "how abouts". It was a pleasure working with him."

SHORT SALE - "When I first sat down with Brent to discuss selling my home, I was in the worst financial situation of my life. I had been laid off for more than 6 months, and was trying to survive on less than a 1/3 of my previous income. The job market was looking thin at best, the housing market was in its worst shape in decades. and my debt was getting fatter and fatter. I had no choice but to try to sell my house to get through this time. I was at the end of my rope, and then Brent helped me to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I knew I needed to do something, but Brent knew how to make it happen and really made me feel like it was all possible. I knew from the start that selling my house would not make any realtor much money and it would take more time than usual, but Brent never made me feel like my sale was any less important than one that made him more or caused him less work. That means a whole lot to me, and means a lot about someone's character. I don't know how to tell Brent and his team thank you enough for helping me to dig out of such a deep hole. But I can tell you, though I have a long way to go, thanks in large part to The Brent Rice Group, I am back on track, and I can't wait to be in position to call Brent to tell him I'm ready to buy my next home! I would never think of using anyone else and neither should you! I refer him to everyone I know. Thank you, Brent!"

REPEAT CLIENT - "There are a million wonderful things I could say about Brent and what an amazing job he did for us. Right when we thought about giving up, he was our angel who swooped in and gave us our miracle. He went ABOVE and BEYOND to make sure that the process ran as smoothly as possible and fought for us to no end to make sure the outcome was successful. His extensive knowledge and professionalism surpassed all of our expectations. We will use Brent's services when we are ready to buy another property, and I have already referred and will continue to refer EVERYONE I know to him. He was our saving grace during the hardest financial times of our lives and we will forever be grateful. Brent Rice Fans for Life! With So Much Appreciation"

SELLER & BUYER - "My wife and I recently had the privilege of being represented by Brent Rice during the sale and subsequent purchase of our home, and we could not have asked for a more positive outcome. Brent's experience, dedication, and negotiating skills are second to none, and we cannot thank him enough for the tremendous work he did. Any questions we had were answered immediately, and Brent was always readily available. Brent and his wife Joann worked with us to stage our home and over the course of the weekend we had several contracts on our house that matched or exceeded the listing price. In a market where you need to be at a house as soon as it hits the market, Brent helped to eliminate our stress by always being in front of the listings, and being available at a moments notice. When the house we ultimately purchased was initially listed, Brent was able to set us up with the first showing, and he successfully negotiated the contract, saving us additional money that we were willing to spend, because he is the type of agent who works with the best interests of his client in mind. Brent is a class act in every sense, and if you are searching for a realtor do yourself a favor and contact Brent Rice."

NEW CONSTRUCTION - "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."

REFERRAL FROM NEIGHBOR - "Our Realtor, Brent Rice, was referred to us through our next door neighbors. Many of us have had to sell our homes in this recession without mercy from the economy and/or prospective buyers. In the midst of such turmoil, Brent efficiently sold our house. His knowledge of the market and his incredible patience helped all involved. Our experience would lead us to recommend Brent Rice to home buyers or sellers without reservation. He is extraordinary."

SELLER & BUYER - "If youre looking for a God fearing and faith based man to assist you with the sale or purchase of your next home, Brent Rice is your man!! Brent helped us through the entire process of selling and purchasing our new home and we are very satisfied. He will provide you with insight into the mortgage arena and available programs with honesty and passion in treating you fairly. Anyone who puts God first in this type of business is definitely worth having on your team. Our experience in working with Brent has been one of patience, not ashamed of speaking His Holy name and recognizing that God is in control of all things. We pray that you will give Brent a chance in the purchase/selling of your next home. Friends in Christ,"

FOR SALE BY OWNER TURNED SELLER CLIENT - "You have heard people say, 'God's timing is always perfect' and this testimony truly demonstrates this. Brent and his wife, JoAnn, found us, by leaving a business card on our front door. We had just placed a For Sale By Owner sign in our front yard for various reasons, however, we knew that we needed a Realtor to sell our home in this economy. We met with Brent and JoAnn, and immediately felt that God was leading us to work with them. We felt at ease with the wisdom and expertise Brent brought to the table, not to mention our shared belief in God. Within 100 days on the market during the winter months, we received an offer. Brent's ability to move the offer to a signed contract was SEAMLESS to us, but we know he worked aggressively and persistently to make sure all the details were taken care of. Our family was able to move out of state knowing our house was sold! What a feeling to know Brent was placed in our path to be a vessel for God. We highly recommend Brent for his faith, attention to detail, persistence, and overall caring attitude to buy or sell of your next home! Thank You Brent! We will never forget what you did for our family!"