The low inventory is causing some buyers to cast a wider net, and those who venture out to places like Vista are finding some intriguing alternatives:
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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5.0/5.0
"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. more "
5.0/5.0by gary t moyer
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"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. more "
5.0/5.0by drp2drp
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"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. more "
5.0/5.0by AmberleePiercy
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5.0/5.0
"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. more "
5.0/5.0by WAH08
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"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 more "
I consider myself a rather savvy buyer/seller. I've bought/sold 7 times in more "
5.0/5.0by bethamunce
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"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... more "
5.0/5.0by Ann Romanello
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"Jim educated us, helped us find the perfect house, and then negotiated us a great deal. I would hate to be sitting across the negotiating table from ... more "
5.0/5.0by user6611938
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"Jim is thorough and will be brutally honest about the homes he shows you. He provides great service and follows through until the very end and even ... more "
5.0/5.0by Melanie
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"I highly recommend Jim as a buyer’s agent. Working with Jim, we closed this week on a San Diego condo. Jim prepared a list of comparable sales to ... more "
5.0/5.0by user3647582
Nice house.
Still a little high for the area, septic, lack of landscaping, finishing touches, and no appliances.
I agree with you 100% though, that garage will sell the house. If I was the seller (or bank agent) I’d throw a couple of $1500 car lifts in the garage to show what’s possible.
Wow! Nice. laughing at the Formica with a Wolf stove. Yep, must have run out of money.
Not sure I should show the video to my hubby. He might reconsider Vista if he saw that garage. We could fit a lot of dirtbikes and mountain bikes in that thing.
Maybe I’m crazy, but at that price it seems like it would go pretty fast?
Agreed, I think there will be several offers on this one, and may end up closer to $600,000.
Vistan’s in general love toys. I have never seen more motor homes, horse trailers, jet skis, boats, classic cars, motorcycles in a rural area everyone thinks is poor. People buy homes like this and spend 1/4 M$ on toys because they have room for them after a home purchase. There is money in them-thar hills!
The septic and propane don’t necessarily throw me, but you lost me at the entrance which was a design disaaster.
lol, you had me going on the formica in RSF, I was thinking “is he serious?” at the same time you said “just kidding”. perfect timing
looks like a steal to me, i’m guessing it gets bid up over $600K. let us know
I’d be interested in seeing that after today’s big storm.
The mosquito hatchery in the backyard would worry me less if it were on a sewer line.
Way too many large puddles. Incredibly bad drainage. That would be a constant worry for me.
That light you noticed, outside the garage… It’s probably a pump for the septic. It will flash and make noise if the tank gets too full and the pump doesn’t work.
cool house, room for tons of toys. I’d love to finish that puppy off. The missing glass on the master shower will set you back about 2k. It’s meant to have frameless, heavy glass.
I get the impression that the kitchen counters are “pre-owned” — possibly obtained as leftovers from a flipper rehabbing another property. They’re not pretty but, if you’re running out of money and need something, they’re functional.
But yes, the garage will be a draw to anyone with a lot of toys or a lot of tools (my first thought on seeing the inside was, “Workshop!”).