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Jim Klinge
Klinge Realty Group
Are you looking for an experienced agent to help you buy or sell a home?
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- 682 S. Coast Hwy 101, Suite #110
Encinitas, CA 92024 - (858) 997-3801 call or text
- klingerealty@gmail.com
CA DRE #01527365, CA DRE #00873197
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Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We sold a home with Jim and Donna and from beginning to end they were consummate professionals. Their initial walk through the property resulted in a list of items to be repaired or updated. They supplied a list of vendors and job quotes to do the repairs and updates. We originally wanted to sell ‘as is’ and just get it over with. They gave us a selling price for ‘as is’ and options for doing a few updates/repairs to doing it all with the selling price for each option. We agreed to do all they suggested and we sold for the exact price they predicted. For every dollar spent we got back more than $2 back in the selling price. And they got that price in a rising interest rate environment! Donna and Jim are extremely detailed and guide you through ever aspect of the sale. There were no surprises thanks to their guidance. We couldn’t be more pleased with their representation. Thank you Donna and Jim, Jerry and MaryTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have known Jim & Donna Klinge for over a dozen years, having met them in Carlsbad where our children went to the same school. As long time North County residents, it was a no- brainer for us to have the Klinges be our eyes and ears for San Diego real estate in general and North County in particular. As my military career caused our family to move all over the country and overseas to Asia, Europe and the Pacific, we trusted Jim and Donna to help keep our house in Carlsbad rented with reliable and respectful tenants for over 10 years. Naturally, when the time came to sell our beloved Carlsbad home to pursue a rural lifestyle in retirement out of California, we could think of no better team to represent us than Jim and Donna. They immediately went to work to update our house built in 2004 to current-day standards and trends — in 2 short months they transformed it into a literal modern-day masterpiece. We trusted their judgement implicitly and followed 100% of their recommended changes. When our house finally came on the market, there was a blizzard of serious interest, we had multiple offers by the third day and it sold in just 5 days after a frenzied bidding war for 20% above our asking price! The investment we made in upgrades recommended by Jim and Donna yielded a 4-fold return, in the process setting a new high water mark for a house sold in our community. In our view, there are no better real estate professionals in all of San Diego than Jim and Donna Klinge. Buying or selling, you must run and beg Jim and Donna Klinge to represent you! Our family will never forget Jim, Donna, and their whole team at Compass — we are forever grateful to them.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. WeI had the pleasure of working with Klinge Realty Group to sell our home in Carmel Valley, and I cannot recommend them highly enough! Jim and Donna demonstrated exceptional professionalism, offering expert guidance on market conditions and pricing strategy, which resulted in a quick and successful sale. Communication was prompt and we were well-informed throughout the entire process. For anyone looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable real estate team, look no further! ---Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Donna and Jim Klinge of Klinge Realty Group have our highest possible recommendation. From Donna and Jim’s first visit to our house through closing their advice and counsel was candid and honest in all dealings. They kept us fully informed throughout the process. The house sold less than three days after listing with a two-week closing. My wife and I have sold several houses during our lives. This was by far the best experience. Klinge Reality is a premium service realtor. You can’t make a better choice for someone to sell your home fast and for top dollar.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Donna and Jim provided exceptional support and professionalism throughout the entire process. We couldn't have been happier with their efforts. They made our house shine, and thanks to their expertise, it sold above the listing price in the very first weekend! Truly a fantastic experience from start to finish.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This year has been difficult on our family, mainly due to having to sell our home. Thankfully we knew God had a plan for us and working with the Klinge team was a key part of it. It was an obvious decision to work with them again after such an amazing experience when purchasing the same home we needed to sell. The challenge was, how will we do this in so little time with so much going on? Jim and Donna held our hand every step of the way. Whenever an unexpected issue arose they found and provided a solution. Never once did we feel pressured to make a decision and the Klinges were always reassuring after providing the information that the decision was ours to make. Despite the curve balls, they never panicked and exemplified the “can do” attitude, making us feel optimistic and taken care of. Their expertise and professionalism was superb. But of all the reasons to work with the Klinges, the most impactful and valuable is their compassion and genuine care for their clients. We pray that we can one day purchase our forever home and you better believe that Jim and Donna will be representing us - as long as they will have us of course. Thank you again Klinge team! Your execution, experience, and care are unmatched.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jim and Donna were fantastic! Jim understanding my needs, recommending potential places, pointing out the pros and cons of each property was invaluable. Then when the offer was accepted Donna’s organized guidance through the inspections, paperwork etc made the whole process seem effortless. So grateful that I had them on my side!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We first found Jim through his blog at bubbleinfo.com, which really showcased his knowledge of SoCal real estate. Since then we've done three transactions with Jim and Donna, and they are an incredible full service agency, with Jim's deep market insight and Donna's deft contract and project management. We trust them implicitly in their analysis and strategy, which is based on years of experience. They're always available and on top of things, and we strongly recommend them to anyone.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The Good The Klinge Realty Group operates like a finely tuned machine, with a very personal touch. We contacted them on a Sunday and they were talking to us about our family and our needs on our living room couch the following day. They carefully listened to us and worked with us to identify the best and quickest path to listing within 2 weeks to take advantage of the low inventory conditions in our South Carlsbad neighborhood. They knew our tract specifically and had many previous sales there over the years - they came prepared with a thorough analysis of comparative sales and recommended a pricing strategy that they felt confident would yield offers the first weekend on the market. The Great Over the next two weeks Donna coordinated a range of vendors who she knew from experience could get the preparation to list work we needed done on time and with high quality. Our light tune-up involved excellent experiences with their stagers, landscapers, contractors, electricians, and plumbers. Throughout this period Donna's daily communication was clear, concise, and responsive. Any time we had questions Donna picked up the phone or texted immediately - but almost always, she answered our questions before we even knew we had them. The Outstanding We had a tricky situation with a shared fence that could have delayed our escrow. Donna used superb mediation skills to negotiate the terms of replacement and was personally on site with the fence contractor to make sure everything went smoothly. The fence looks great and escrow closed on time. The Truly Exceptional Our house came on the market on a Wednesday and between then and Monday morning Jim was personally at all three open houses. He was in constant communication explaining potential buyer reaction and strength. As he predicted offers began to come in on Saturday and each one was incrementally higher than the last. At the end we had 5 offers, 4 of which were over list, and the final accepted offer was $100,000 over list. In addition to being over list it included rent back terms that met our needs. The Recommendation For all of these reasons we would strongly recommend The Klinge Team to anyone wanting to sell in North County Coastal San Diego. I had been reading Jim's bubbleinfo.com blog for 15 years and knew when the time came to sell that he would be our first call. Jim Klinge is not your standard realtor. He is keenly aware of market conditions and sales strategies. And, works his tail off - though not as hard as Donna . At this point he's gone from realtor to friend and I plan to have him over to grill and chill at our new place to talk real estate, but also just about life and raising kids in San Diego. He's more interested in relationships than his sales numbers - and that's why his sales numbers are so high. We have already recommended the Klinge's to some close friends and another successful sale is on deck right around the corner...Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We recently had the pleasure of working with Jim and Donna from Klinge Realty Group to sell our house, and we couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. From the initial meeting, they listened attentively to our needs and provided invaluable guidance on specific improvements to get our home market ready. Their responsiveness throughout the entire process was truly impressive. Anytime we had questions or concerns, they were quick to address them, ensuring we felt comfortable and informed every step of the way. What stood out the most was their team and extensive network of tradespeople, which made addressing any necessary repairs or updates seamless and stress-free. Thanks to their expertise and dedication, our house sold quickly and at a great price. We highly recommend Jim and Donna to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. They are a fantastic team who truly care about their clients and deliver exceptional results.Load more
Wow… That’s all I have to say…
Wow!!!
GOOD!, admission of theft ready to be printed. The buyer of the home can contact Craigslist for the IP address of the post, contact the corresponding ISP for the registered account. File a small claims suit for $7,500 (max for small claims), you don’t even need a lawyer, everyone represents themselves. If the guy doesn’t show up, you win by default, if he does, good luck trying to defend theft he just admitted to.
http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/smallclaims/
This is why banks need to get the deadbeats out and get paying (market price) owners in asap.
I saw an ad a few weeks back where someone in Blossom Valley(high end estate homes west of Alpine) was selling high-end commercial grade stainless steel appliances that supposedly cost over $20,000 two years ago for $6,000. It smelled like a foreclosure looming… A few days later, the ad was removed by the seller…
what a dirtbag.
L M A O. Thanks for making me choke on my margarita.
Makes you Proud to be an American, doesn’t it?
Sorta like keeping interest rates at 0…..
America, Turd World Nation of Nothing and Serial Nobodies.
“If the guy doesn’t show up, you win by default, if he does, good luck trying to defend theft he just admitted to.”
Good Luck collecting your judgement, Genius.
I see IDIOTS Everywhere….
Maybe the guy is a carpenter and did custom cabinet work for the previous homeowner who defaulted and walked away and the carpenter was never paid?
Then, the bank repossessed the house and sold it to a third party.
So, the carpenter went back to the house before it was closed upon by the third party and took back his cabinets.
If that is what happened, how is the carpenter supposed to get paid for the cabinets by the new owner, when the original owner walked away?
Unethical? Yes. Illegal? Not if they took it out of their own house prior to forclosure. Either way, this as a 100% DEADBEAT move.
I’m only surprised it took this long for something like this to show up on Craigs.
Well maybe this kitchen for sale and kitchen hostage stuff is legit but I doubt it. Here’s another jewel from Craigslist offering a full kitchen for $5400….this is a new kitchen with new appliances……if I had any sense that the bank cared about this kind of stuff I’d track it down….
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/hsh/1326938874.html
KITCHEN FOR SALE 11’X14’-Cabinets, Granite counter tops, appliances: White wood cabinets, brushed silver colored handles, Kohler sink, faucet-brushed stainless euro-style, Refrigerator-GE Profile ice/water in door, Dishwasher-KitchenAid Whisper Quite Ultra, Range-Kenmore self clean oven, 4 burner gas, Kenmore Microwave, Compactor-KitchenAid , Countertops& bar-sand colored . $5400.00.
You remove-you haul.
Jim, is this the beginning of ala carte pricing of homes in san diego? Maybe the next listing will be for roof tiles…
“Good Luck collecting your judgement, Genius.”
You got a point, even though he has a picture of the stolen cabinets installed at his house, collecting the judgment should be outright impossible. The court system is pretty much voluntary anyway, sorta like the penny tray at your convenience store.
http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/smallclaims/collect.htm
Kind of a dick move. I’ve said before the removal of appliances is legal in the right cicumstances. Cabinets? Not so much. Any videos out there of what the kitchen looked like at the hand-over? But, I don’t what this guy is thinking if he thinks the buyers still want this stuff. If this guy took the stove and the fridge, what do you think the odds are that the new people still need them and didn’t have the moving van stop at Lowe’s on the way to unload? Think they are still cooking with a fire in the back or using a block of ice to keep things cold? Nope, neither do I.
Does one even need to go to court? Just call the police and report it as stolen property. Show the police your missing cabinets and the Craigslist ad showing where they are and the guy admitting to taking them.
“If the guy doesn’t show up, you win by default”
Winning is the easy part. Collecting the judgment is the hard part.
My dad hammered this point home to hundreds of clients in his office regularly (he’s an attorney.)
-Erica
If it was the cabinet maker that took the cabinets back, they could still be sued, go to jail etc. The proper course of action would have been to file a mechanics lien on the property which has priority over any loans. Therefore protecting the cabinet maker in the event of foreclosure.
Mechanic’s liens DO NOT have priority over the 1st trust deed – when the lender foreclosed, the lien would be wiped out. The lienholder needs to sue to enforce the mechanic’s lien through his own foreclosure PRIOR to the lender’s action. Then the 1st TD holder would foreclose on change of ownership if the cabinet guy could not first sell the house to payoff the lender.
In Korea, if you win a judgement and they don’t pay, they will send officers to your apartment and put auction labels on all valuables in your house. It is a crime to remove said labels, and if you don’t pay the settlement they will come back and collect these items to auction and pay off the winner. The whole process from lawsuit to auction takes about a year, and most of the time they pay.
Thanks for your comment, George. A mystery might have just been solved for me–or at least some light on something that I’ve wondered about for years.
My late husband, was a finish carpenter who put a lien on a guy’s million-dollar home as he wasn’t paid for his finish work on that owner’s home. The owner was a well-known developer in the city. Of all the subs who worked on that guy’s home, he was the only one who took legal action and had a lawyer who represented him.
What I do remember is the guy had 18 liens on his home (including ex-wives’ liens against him) which we verified through public record. Somehow my husband’s name was put at the top of the list. The lawyer told my husband that if the owner didn’t pay by that Friday, he would own that million-dollar home in the city’s premiere subdivision.
With 5 minutes to go ’till the deadline, and the clock ticking, the lawyer called us to say he had the check in hand for the amount of the work that was billed, but never paid to my husband. No other subs were paid.
We really didn’t want the house, my husband just wanted to be paid for his work. I’m sure I’m not explaining it the best (it happened back in the ’90s up in Oregon), but I do appreciate your comments, George.
Some unnecessary drama placing that ad I think.
Instead of subjecting this transaction to the scrutiny of the whole CL community, couldn’t he just have left an anonymous note on the door of the actual residence? Either way, he would have to eventually deal in person with the owners. Or would he actually place the cabinets at a secret location only revealed after receiving the ransom money? Wow.
… besides, why would anyone assume the owners would even be looking on CL for their cabinets?
Not like he has a lot of time to get their attention before they write it off and just order a new kitchen and bathroom.
What happens if no one pays? Do they start shooting the appliances until their demands are met?
“Do they start shooting the appliances until their demands are met?”
Or maybe they’ll just send a bloody cabinet door handle in the mail to put the pressure on.