Hard to put a value on this dazzling opportunity:
Jim Klinge
Klinge Realty Group
Broker-Associate, Compass
Are you looking for an experienced agent to help you buy or sell a home?
Contact Jim the Realtor!
- 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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EXCELLENT Based on 10 reviews.
gary t moyer
2021-03-01
Jim the Realtor is legit - I interviewed three brokers; he said list price should be $100,000 higher than the other two brokers; listed it with him and had all cash (no financing) offer in two days, five day contingency period, closing in two weeks - and it closed at his recommended list price. I could not recommend anyone more than I recommend Jim the Realtor.
drp2drp
2020-12-30
When we moved to San Diego in 2005 we rented a big house on Mt. Soledad (La Jolla) with 180 degree ocean views for the same payment as a mortgage on a dump in Chula Vista. Clearly something was wrong. Yet, the media was full of the usual happy-talk nonsense, so I was glad to find Jim's blog. I've followed his honest assessments and data since.
We decided to sell and move to AZ at Thanksgiving. Dec. 1st we met with Jim to sell our home. We closed today (29 days later). Jim orchestrated a feeding frenzy -- we had 25 showings in 2-1/2 days, multiple offers, and sold for well over asking price. I'd say he earned his commission! We have owned and sold homes in 5 different States always using experienced, productive, full-time realtors. Jim outshines them all.
You don't decide to sell and close 29 days later over Christmas (with COVID lockdown) without some miracles. Donna was amazing at performing lots of those miracles and ensuring that everything was done right and on time. They are a terrific team with a very responsive and professional network.
AmberleePiercy
2020-10-21
Where do we begin..2020 has been a year for everyone. When COVID hit and shut down both my husband and my businesses, we were left with a mortgage and very little income coming in. We were stressed, scared and felt stuck. We made the hard decision to sell our home and move out of state. We contacted the Klinges' and spent a good hour going over what we hoped we could accomplish. Jim and Donna came over with comps in hand and suggestions on improvements to get our house ready for the market. It was overwhelming to think about, but Donna was there and one step ahead in every scenario. Basically we just approved what they suggested and Donna handled literally everything. We placed our house on the market and within the first day we had multiple offers well above asking price! We couldn't believe it. We were overjoyed! Jim countered the offers to weed through them, and everyone came back with way more. It was amazing, and we are ?? sure it was because of the staging and repairs the Klinges suggested we do.
Due to unforeseen dishonesty from the buyers lender, we hit a big hurdle when trying to close. We had already moved out of state and were shocked when three days before closing the lender dropped a bombshell on the buyers and us. However, Jim and Donna handled it like veterans, not afraid to play hard ball and represent their clients. After a few phone calls with us, and several between Donna and the lender, they had a plan B-Z to make sure we were taken care of. In the end we closed with even more money than we ever thought possible and with very little work from us. The Klinges handled this entire "2020" worthy event with the utmost professionalism and did everything in their power to not only make this as smooth as possible for us, but we also walked away with more money from the sale of the house than we ever hoped for. After working with Jim and Donna, you don't ever use anyone else. They are hands down the best team to represent you in any scenario.
Cecilia Acevedo
2020-10-01
Working with Klinge Realty Group was a great experience! They are very responsive, professional and knowledgable about the real estate market! I would definitely recommend Klinge Realty Group.
WAH08
2020-10-01
Jim and Donna Klinge made the sale of our condo extraordinarily easy. They know the market and gave us sound advice backed by details and very considerable experience, reflected both in the initial pricing and subsequent negotiations. They work together as a team and are always available to talk. We had a few challenges with our property and they were able to coordinate the resolution to everything, including items that I would not think would ordinarily be their responsibility to handle. They made the whole process effortless on our part. They are folks with high integrity and we cannot recommend them highly enough.
bethamunce
2019-09-26
Review for Member: Donna Klinge
I cannot believe there are no reviews of Donna yet, ugh!! She is the secret sauce of the Jim Klinge/Donna Klinge combo! I will touch on Jim here, but Donna is why I'm so totally loyal to these two (no offense to Jim :)).
I consider myself a rather savvy buyer/seller. I've bought/sold 7 times in about 15 years. On the buy side, Jim is the PERFECT combo of: completely digitally savvy (he will pull data all day long until you feel comfortable with your chosen house, area, school district, anticipated appreciation rate...anything!), he's super well respected and known in the area by other agents, an amazingly cool but strategic negotiator, is totally devoid of desperation for a sale/commission, and more.
Then once you get into contract phase, Donna literally handles every last and final detail in a concierge-like manner -- totally shielding you from the daily back and forth, noodling and annoyances of the buyer's requests. She solves it ALL; it's miraculous what that woman accomplishes over and above what is even expected in a buy/sell transaction.
On the sell side, Jim and Donna do the same, but even moreso. Donna in particular truly takes everything off your plate: she'll manage getting the house painted, the carpets replaced, she'll go on site (as she Jim both did for me when selling our rental properties) to work with the renters and make sure the house is ready to show -- freeing me to have to take time off of work to do so. They work with A+ integrity, too, so you know you are serving all parties fairly and lawfully throughout.
A home purchase/sale is the most considered you'll ever make. HIRE A SAVVY AGENT, not a friend!, and get what you need out of the transaction. Jim and Donna are our agents for life.
Ann Romanello
2019-04-06
Jim and Donna Klinge are by far the most professional, personable and responsive realtors I have ever worked with. They provide VIP concierge level service in every area of the process of selling your home. My home was marketed so successfully that we received an offer the day after our first and only open house. Thanks to Jim's pricing and negotiating, our house is now the highest sold in our community. Jim's vast experience means he has worked with several realtors and knows the market all over north county. Donna is AMAZING in processing everything in the transaction. She scheduled trades people to work on the house in preparation for the sale as well as the repairs needed before closing. She communicated clearly every step of the way about what would be happening. She took the weight off my shoulders for the whole process. I will always use Jim and Donna for my future real estate needs and I whole heartedly recommend them to anyone buying or selling a home.
zuser20160915180743456
2018-07-03
Jim and the team at Klinge Reality are without a doubt the best in the business! Not only was Jim helpful and extremely knowledgeable, he was patient and determined to help me find my first home. Jim and his team have been in the business for many years, and it shows. Jim is a wealth of knowledge and was my biggest proponent despite the temperature of the competitive market. I ended up getting the perfect property in my dream neighborhood all thanks to Jim. From the day my offer was accepted, Donna was a real lifesaver. She was extremely helpful, responsive, and knowledgeable when it came to every minute detail, and held my hand through the process. As a first time home buyer I had no idea what the process would entail, but Donna curtailed every concern I came across and made the escrow process feel seamless. Jim and Donna provided me the best home buying experience, and I am very grateful for all they did for me. It was truly a pleasure to work with Jim and Donna and I am already looking forward to the next time we work together!
melanielogue
2018-04-30
Review for Member: Richard Morgan
Richard is an amazing realtor! He has high integrity and genuinely cares about his clients and their needs. Richard paid close attention to what I was seeking in a home and was very patient in our search to find it. I would highly recommend Richard and will use him for future transactions. Truly a different kind of realtor experience!
shaunccornell
2018-03-28
Could not be happier with my experience with Jim and his team. He helped me sell a very unique and challenging property. Throughout the entire process he was always available, honest, transparent, trustworthy, and always put my interests as a seller first. A (rare) true professional! During close of escrow Jim went above and beyond to complete the deal. It would not have been possible without his experience, fantastic team, and pure dedication. Highly recommended!
Thanks Jim and Donna Klinge!
Electrifying!
Sorry! Couldn’t resist! 🙂
So if it’s banked owned, does that mean someone actually lived under those lines at one time? The TV reception must be terrible, even with cable!
Jim, all you need to do now is throw some tied together shoes over the lines. Only then will you make this home truly yours.
Two different kinds of buzz.
And just think–no need for expensive solar or timed lights in your front yard! Just throw a bunch of fluorescent tubes in the ground and light your way to your driveway.
:-/
-Erica
P.S. In case you have no idea what I’m talking about… http://www.doobybrain.com/2008/02/03/electromagnetic-fields-cause-fluorescent-bulbs-to-glow/
Imagine if Aviara was not split in 1/2 by these powerlines, would be unstoppable appreciation like Carmel Valley! This is actually upper Aviara, wanna be Aviara under the SDGE easement Aviara. Black Rail would be 1M lots of .5 acre w/o these darn electricity carriers. Speaking of electricity and sports…howzabout those Padres last night up at Chavez Ravine! Nice game! And can someone just pull the plug on Merriman!!!???
hey jim random question here, something i’ve always wondered. do you have any idea why so many chargers live in poway? i would think they’d live in rsf or la jolla.
The reason so many Chargers live around Poway is because it has the cheapest (best values) big estates nearest Chargers park off the I-15.
I know people who were at Shawn’s house the other night and he is innocent.
Chargers would be idiots to let Merriman go after this season. I know every other team would love to have a defensive force like him. Btw he apparently got arrested for following the motto of “friends don’t let friends drive drunk” for not letting Tequila leave and get behind the wheel when she was totally wasted.
This seems like a desperate act to gain publicity by some no substance floozy – unfortunately it will work. I hope Merriman’s lawyers file a counter suite.
No charges will be filed against Shawne.
Her alleged TV fame ran out, and she’s desperate for attention.
Stay away from Tequila!!!
why would a NFL star want to hang out with this wannabe celebrity that is less than 5 feet tall with plastic parts? Shawne can do much much better…
$800k for that? Rofl.
It seems like every other house in my neighborhood is for sale right now, but they don’t show up on redfin. Seems odd to me.
I have no idea why Merriman hangs with trash like Tila. Hopefully he wises up.
It should be renamed, “Power Crest Rd?”
Seriously, if you offered me that house for free, I wouldn’t live there. Who in their right mind would let their children live under power lines like that?
oh ok that makes sense, thanks jim.
if the team moves to oceanside, do you think most of the players will live in temecula or what would be the cheapest place in that area?
If you were living in Quebec/Vermont/Maine/New Hamshire during the 1998 Ice Storm, those pylons would be on top of your house.
How are California pylons rated against earthquakes?
The “view” made me crack up.
“Electrifying! Sorry! Couldn’t resist!” (Francois)
hahaha! Years ago, in N CA, I remember seeing an agent’s printed hand out, and it was like that at the back of the home. The Realtor had put at the top of the page: ELECTRIFYING VIEW! I had to hand it to him–he told the truth and didn’t play any games. He knew it was “the elephant in the room” so he was brutally honest, and I respected him for that.
But any kind of electrifying view for me–Deal breaker! Just my two cents…
Wait a minute! I didn’t get much sleep last night, but…Is it just me or does the street name of “Ocean Crest” and those huge electrical lines send the wrong message to any prospective buyer? (Water + electricity–shock of your life!)
I was going to say “won’t the cops notice the drop from the line into your house”, but the last line of “you lost your mind because of the power lines” had me on the floor. Bravo.
Chargers go 8-8. Sorry.
sorryformylanguagebut
WHY THE F*CK DO THEY BUILD HOMES NEXT TO POWERLINES???????????????????????
Jim,
If people think those powerlines are close, show them some videos of Harbor Cliff condos here in Oside. As you’ve probably seen, there is one of the lower voltage, yet still huge, pylons about 20 feet from the corner of the northeast edge of that complex. You can see it from 76 really clearly when headed towards the beach and you look up to your left. I’m sure those residents can literally hear the snap, crackle and pop at all hours.
… oh, and I will apologize for the clod above who couldn’t at least use some key asteriks in his rant. He’s the guy who thinks it alright to grab your wife’s hoo-hoos at the party ‘just cause we are all cool with one another and it feels right’ (and of course he’s drunk )
I’ll add them, once I stop laughing. (hoo-hoos!)
I’ll add them, once I stop laughing. (hoo-hoos!) (JtR)
Me too, Jim, me too!
The power lines probably aren’t very dangerous, but the perception of future buyers would be the main reason not to buy one like that.
http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/emf.html
Actually, I live in Aviara and know exactly where these houses are. My neighbor was going to buy one on this street and I told him he was f###ing crazy because of that xmas tree powerline. That single story house your talking about is nothing compared to that big freaking house right next door to that gigantic power tower. I would never have bought next to that monster thing… Oh brother… how funny