Barbara Smith, BROKER, GRI, REALTOR® has been in the real estate  industry since leaving the banking industry in 1986 and has extensive experience in property management, residential sales and commercial management fields. An experienced and dedicated leasing specialist, she knows the Salinas area well since she has lived here since 1964 and has worked on the Monterey Peninsula for 16 years.

She has been actively involved in the community and received the following recognitions:

• 1993 - Board of Realtors®- Outstanding and Dedicated Service
• 1995 - Soroptimist of the Year-Monterey
• 1996 - Certification of Appreciation-Salinas Union School District-ROP Program
• 1996 - Certification of Appreciation-Salinas Women's Crisis Center
• 1997-2001 - President & Moderator, Presbyterian Women
• 1999 - Established & Coordinated "Comfort Pillow" program between Northminster Presbyterian Church and Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
• 1998-2001 - Moderator-Board of Deacons-NPC
• 2002 Real Estate Broker -California State Licensed
• 2004 - Vice President local chapter of National Association of Residential Property Managers-Monterey Bay
• 2004 - GRI, Graduate REALTOR® Institute, a nationally recognized professional real estate designation.
• 2004 - RMP (Residential Management Professional) certification from NARPM.
• 2005 - SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist)
• 2005 & 2006 Secretary - Women's Council of REALTORS®-Monterey Peninsula (WCR)
• 2006-2008  Advisory Board for the Salvation Army
• 2007 Chairperson for the Grievance Committee at Monterey County Association of Realtors®
• 2007 State of Georgia - Broker's License #295036
• 2009 Master Property Manager (MPM) certification from National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM)

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Cindy L. Vargas,  REALTOR®/Partner, has been working with Smith Realty as their Client Care Manager since 2003 and has now joined in partnership as a new partner with Barbara Smith and will become their new Management Consultant. She has extensive background as a Customer Service Manager with emphasis on Teller Operations, IRA Specialist and Junior Loan Officer since 1980. During her 15 years with Wells Fargo Bank, she had extensive training in business banking and was awarded top sales team. She continued her banking career with a local independent credit union where she helped develop a youth savings program to encourage local youth to save money.

Cindy is a Salinas-born native and currently lives in Salinas with her two daughters, Kayla-18 and Morgan-11 and her dog, Royce. No stranger to hard work, she was active with the Salinas High Booster Club, volunteering at various sports events; active with Natividad 4H for several years; supporting the University Park School at First Day Celebration for 3 years and is currently a member of the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM) as well as a local member of the Monterey Chapter.

Cindy has a strong commitment to hard work and family and is devoted to carrying on that same devotion to her clients. Cindy prides herself on her customer service skills and making a different in the lives of her clients and tenants. She is excited to embark on this new phase of her life and is proud to call Smith Realty “HOME”.

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Barbara Hampton-Batiz, REALTOR

Barbara grew up and currently lives in North Salinas. She knows Salinas and the Monterey Peninsula very well. She listens to the wants of the seller and buyer and is willing to tailor her efforts to their needs. Barbara utilize the latest technologies and market research when looking for home to buy or selling a home. She realizes that a home is not home of room dimensions or the color of a room. It is about how you feel when you walk through the front door. It is about your life and dreams. Barbara is committed to giving and providing you the best experience and smoothest transaction in your next real estate transaction.  Call her today!

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Cell   831-214-7555