Rick is a Bay Area Native, and as a licensed Real Estate Broker since 1986, Rick's experience has allowed him to help his clients buy, sell and exchange property successfully throughout the Bay Area. In addition, Rick is uniquely qualified to help people with Trust and Probate sales, distressed properties, and 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges. He also handles all of his clients' Property Management needs through RCS Property Group, Inc.

As a Property Manager and Real Estate Broker, working with investors and investment property is especially enjoyable for Rick.

Rick is the Past President of the Santa Clara County Association of Realtor® (2017). He has served on the Board of Directors since 2010, was on the Grievance Committee for 3 years, serving as chair for one year. In 2014 he chaired the Membership Committee and has also served on the Professional Standards Committee for 3 years.

MEET RICK SMITH

Specialties: As a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES) Rick has helped a large number of families dealing with properties in Trust, Probate, and Conservatorships. Being a CPRES, and working with Fiduciaries, Trust, and Probate Attorneys has allowed Rick to be there for many families with the expertise they must have when they need it most.

As a Property Manager and Real Estate Broker, working with investors and investment property is especially enjoyable for Rick.

Rick is the past President of the Santa Clara County Association of Realtors® (2017). He has served on the Board of Directors since 2010, was on the Grievance Committee for 3 years, serving as chair for one year. In 2014 he chaired the Membership Committee and has also served on the Professional Standards Committee for 3 years.

CALIFORNIA AND NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS OF REALTORS®

Rick has served as a CAR Director since 2011. He has served on many committees, including Professional Standards, Home Ownership and Housing, MLS Computer, and Business Technology, and the Realtor® Risk Management and Consumer Protection Forum. Rick was appointed as a Trustee of the CAR Legal Action Fund, serving through 2024. Rick has also been an Ombudsman for CAR since 2012.

On the National Level (NAR), Rick serves on the Research Committee. Rick is also certified in "Mediating the Litigated Case" through the Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law.