Our Agents
Jim Barb, Broker, ABR,CRB,CRS, REALTOR EMERITUS
2021 Virginia Realtors' Hall of Fame Recipient
Office: 540-955-4600
As Broker and co-owner I continue to enjoy assisting clients with all their real estate needs. My vast experience covers 50+ years in the real estate business. My clients consist of buyers, sellers and my agents. Having taught licensing courses as well as investment real estate courses, I have been able to utilize my mathematics and technology background.
Favorite quote: "If you love what you do, you won't have worked a day in your life."
Jim has a B.S. degree with mathematics major and physics minor plus graduate work in computer science and operations research. He received the Virginia Realtors Manager of the Year award and served as President of the Blue Ridge Association of Realtors (BRAR). He is a recipient of the Realtor of the Year and Past Appreciation awards from BRAR. He served as President of the Alumni Association, member of Endowment Committee and Board of Directors of Shenandoah University.
Caroline W. Barb, Associate Broker, GRI, REALTOR
Direct: 404-357-0089
Help Me, Help You ~ Make a Move!
I am a 2nd generation realtor serving both buyers and sellers in the Clarke, Frederick and Loudoun counties of northern Virginia. I have the distinct pleasure of working with my parents, Margaret and Jim Barb, whose combined experience is 85+ years of dedication to their local and surrounding communities.
I have spent my entire life focusing on the importance of relationships and how to better serve others with my time and talents. I thrive when faced with opportunities to listen, learn and grow from meeting people of all walks of life willing to share their personal journey, dreams and goals. My hope is to serve you. My promise is to deliver on integrity, humility, flexibility, resilience and empathy.
Micah: 6-8 ~ Act Justly. Love Mercy. Walk Humbly.
Ben Barnes, Realtor
Direct: 910-471-7905
Benjamin Barnes has been a licensed Realtor with Jim Barb Realty since 2018. He is a member of Blue Ridge Association of Realtors (BRAR), the National Association of Realtors (NAR), and the BRIGHT Multiple Listing System (MLS). He has earned the Director’s Award (2021), the President’s Award (2022), and the Chairman’s Award (2023) for total sales from the Blue Ridge Association. His clients span the range of first-time homebuyers to high-net-worth individuals and businesses, and he is known for giving each his full attention. A Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University graduate, Ben earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Real Estate with a concentration in Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Ventures.
While he hails from the Northern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, he spent his early years attending Cape Fear Academy in Wilmington, North Carolina and understands the diverse and rich real estate from the mountains to the coast. His mother’s family owned “Virginia Farm” in Frederick County, where Ben grew up, and he frequently visited his maternal grandparents, Jim and Margaret Barb, in Clarke County. The Barbs are well known and respected real estate professionals working primarily in Clarke, Loudoun, and Frederick counties as well as in West Virginia. For generations, the Barb family farmed a large property in Clarke County along the Shenandoah River before Jim and his siblings expanded operations into entrepreneurial ventures which included real estate holdings and developments. Ben’s grandmother Margaret Barb (née Loy) is from a prominent farming family in Frederick County that produced prize-winning Angus cattle. Today, Ben is actively involved in his community through a number of non-profit organizations and a youth ministry at his church. In 2021, Ben bought his home – a circa 1830 Federal-style brick house south of Berryville, Virginia. Since then, Ben spends most of his free time lovingly and painstakingly renovating and rehabilitating the house as well as researching its history. Ben Barnes not only appreciates the history of the area – its villages, homes, estates, farms, and land – but he is keen to connect properties with the individuals and families who will keep them for generations to come.
George Johnson, Jr., Associate Broker, GRI, ABR, SRES
Direct: 540-323-2222
I am an associate broker and have been a full-time Realtor since 1986. I am a lifetime resident of Winchester and Frederick County Virginia. I am licensed in Virginia and West Virginia. I have been a member of the Kiwanis Club Of Winchester since 1984. My clients over the years have been very satisfied with my services and knowledge of the market and that is why my business has grown from past clients and referrals. I look forward to representing and helping future clients with their Real Estate needs, buying or selling.
Richie Blick, Realtor
Direct: 703-401-7980
Richie has been a licensed real estate professional since 1999. He specializes in new construction and resales, land, and he serves clients in the northern Shenandoah Valley. Richie is licensed in Virginia and West Virginia.
Mary Hammond, Realtor
Direct: 540-539-9943
I was born and raised in Winchester, Graduated from Handley High (GO JUDGES). Worked for 40+years in banking F&M/BB&T. After retiring I got my real estate license. I have been with Jim Barb for 10 years. Love real estate. Working with different people and helping them find their new home or working with them to sell. I am licensed in Virginia and West Virginia. LET'S SEE WHAT WE CAN DO TOGETHER!
Barbara Gaul, Associate Broker/Property Manager/REALTOR®
Office: 540-955-4600
Cell: 540-336-3871
barbgaulpm@gmail.com
I have been with Jim Barb Realty since 1993 working as an unlicensed assistant, office manager, Realtor and Property Manager. Licensed as a Realtor since 1998, I obtained my Brokers License in 2024. Currently I serve as an Associate Broker, Property Manager and Supervising Broker of our Winchester office location. As a graduate of Shepherd College, now University, and continuing to further my real estate knowledge with in-person and online classes. I have made education and life-long learning priorities as I am now working toward West Virginia licensure.
Every day brings new opportunities for me to assist homeowners finding tenants, helping prospective tenants find a home, inspecting properties and coordinating maintenance. Never a day goes by that I am not learning something new!
Susan Warren, Realtor®
Direct: (540)336-9020
Licensed in Virginia since 2006 and with a lifelong connection to the Winchester area, I am passionate about helping buyers and sellers navigate important life transitions with confidence.
My background as a licensed nurse has shaped my approach to real estate, bringing patience, compassion, careful listening, and a genuine focus on each client’s individual needs.
Whether you’re buying, selling, relocating, downsizing, or helping a loved one through a senior transition, I am committed to making the process as smooth and manageable as possible.
I believe exceptional real estate service begins with listening and is built on honest communication, knowledge, and personal attention. My goal is not simply to help clients buy or sell a house, but to be a trusted resource throughout the process—and beyond.
Professional Results With Care and Compassion.