I'm Michael Smothers, a Southern California real estate agent with the CHT Group, powered by eXp.

I bring 18 years of prior experience as a certified real estate appraiser into every sale — so my clients get an agent who knows what a home will appraise for, not just what it will list for. That means smarter pricing, stronger negotiations, and fewer surprises at the appraisal table.

Whether you're buying your first home, moving up, or selling, my approach is simple: over-communicate, keep the process calm and clear, and protect your equity like it's my own.

Outside of real estate, you'll usually find me on the water boating and fishing offshore around Catalina, exploring inland trails on my e-bike, out for a walk or workout, trying a new dinner spot, or playing guitar.