An impassioned plea to the good-looking and powerful employees at BofA in charge of assigning the REOs – can you please send me an occasional coastal McMansion please?
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Jim Klinge
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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. 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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
That is funny. You need to have a logo on your website, done by a cartoonist with a ice cream truck. You definately have some weird phenomenon with them. Is it a positive sign or negative?
That is a great video Jim. Too much driving makes you giddy, or you had a three martini lunch before you fired up that camera. 🙂 Great sense of humor, as always.
How about the ice cream truck music/dog harmonies at the end?
How hot was it out there? 115? At least it’s gaming adjacent; probably not much else to do out there that doesn’t involve a shotgun, 4×4, or making somebody squeal.
I didn’t hear you repping the Thomas Guide at the end of the video. Did all of the driving reform you?
Jim the Energizer Realtor… he keeps going and going…
Still, real men don’t use Thomas Bros anymore either. We sneak a quick peek at our iPhone when nobody is looking.
Oh Lordy, Jim! I was feeling really sorry for you while watching that. Bet they’re not selling ice cream out of that ice cream truck. 😉
Here’s hoping they give you a nice, coastal-ish house — 4/2+, single-story, 10,000+ sf lot, pool… 😉
this is the best video you’ve made this summer!
agreed. The ice cream truck at the end made it for me.
Jim, I think you’re screwed. BofA is obviously having a laugh at your expense. Your next listing from them will only be accessible by boat.
But does it have the necessary 200 amp service?
“Business Opportunity” LMAO!
Love the ice cream truck at the end.
Friends of Hellhole Canyon: http://www.hellholecanyon.org/
Selling that house to this group will be like fishing in a stocked pond!
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM!!!
Funny video, Jim. I aspire to be as bitter as you when I reach your point in life.
This looked like a nightmare you might have. Locked out of the property with ice cream trucks and wild dogs howling in Hellhole canyon.
Forgive my ignorance but what obligation do you have to mess with these types of REO’s ?
Jim, question re REO strategy.
First question would be how much influence (as the listing realtor) do you have with the bank. If you say “Guys, 150K is all your going to get for this crap property” does the bank just say “OK- get rid of it”. Clearly they must listen to you to a certain extent.
With this in mind, would it be to a Realtor’s benefit to just start unloading properties at “cheaper” prices and the bank therefor say “Hey this guy Jim unloads them super fast…give him more”
Whats the balance between getting the bank a good price and getting it off their books?
LM-The banks do, in some cases, favor a quick, sure thing over a higher price. This is why lower all-cash or conventional offers sometimes beat out VA/FHA offers that are higher, because a VA or FHA offer has a much higher chance of falling out of escrow than a conventional or especially an all-cash offer.
Still, Jim’s job it to tell them the truth-what a house is worth. Plus, the higher the sale price, the more he makes in commission.
*Chuckle* Jim, on that long, lonely drive out to that house,I said to myself–here’s the ending: “I’m Jim the Realtor – here in New York”.
As for BoA giving you this REO, have you ever heard of the book (regarding relationships that never go anywhere)”He’s Just Not That Into You”? Maybe you should substitute the word, “BoA” for “He”. Maybe some of Angelo’s pals are now working for BoA and remember you…
And the ice cream at the end of the video! You may just sell this “business opportunity” in less than a week! It will take that long only ‘cuz of the length of the drive out there to show the very first prospective buyer.
PS *Giggle* I’m a girl, severely directionally-impaired, and I love Map Quest–but then again, I’m NOT a Realtor, so you can’t call me names, Jim.
You need to listen to your Camper Van Beethoven when you’re way out there in the sticks:
Well, some people say
That it’s the ice cream truck
But it’s not
No, it’s not
It’s not the magic bus
And it’s not one of those family buses
No, and it’s not the ice cream truck
And it’s, it’s not the sheriff’s truck
No, it’s not the sheriff’s truck
And they say it walks the line between good and evil
And sometimes he’s bad, but it’s not
And sometimes he’s good, but it’s not
No it’s not
And it’s not the magic bus
And it’s not the cement truck
No, it’s the surprise truck
Surprise tuck
It’s the surprise truck
Oh, yeah, it’s the surprise truck
Surprise truck
Surprise truck
What, that monster Mercedes doesn’t have GPS? You gotta get with the times, man; packing a Thomas Guide around will get you tagged as a geezer for sure. 🙂
Oh, and it may not be a different state, but certainly a different state of mind.
LM,
I don’t get the feeling that the asset managers listen to me much, but it seems to be an individual thing. The one AM for Monica Circle wanted to brawl over price, others ignore my price and go much lower, but only a couple have gone higher.
My official scorecard is 100% except for pricing – I got whacked 20% on the last two quarterly scorecards for selling them too high over my BPO.
Of course, they goose the market and list below my recommended price and 10-23 offers come in, and then I play the offerees against each other to push the price sky high, is reason enough to deduct from my score.
Geezer, and proud of it.
Jimbo
Thanks for the insight.
Keep up the good work!
LM
They have (had) a blog too:
http://hellholecanyon.blogspot.com/
Typical blog – they completed 7 posts last year, and fizzled.