Jim Klinge
Klinge Realty Group
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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
There’s been a lot of talk about trustee sales. Jim had a post a few days ago as did Mish.
I recently interviewed John Ray, the largest buyer of foreclosed homes at the Maricopa County (Phoenix) trustee sale auction.
He answers some questions pretty directly regarding: the old boy’s network who control the auction, interacting with trustees, drop bids, pricing, risk, etc.
Hope you enjoy the video.
Interview with John Ray
Credit goes to Jim (his interview of Adam R.) of course for inspiring my interview of John Ray.
By the way, I’d really like to interview the other John, that is Jon Mann who Jim mentioned a few times in the past. I’ve actually called Jon (Jim gave me his phone number) and left messages but he hasn’t called me back. I’ll be in California in late March if someone knew how I could get in touch with Mr. Mann, I’d appreciate it.
KEY WORDS DROPS SUBSTANTIALLY FROM HERE.
This coming from the man who knows…….
Case-Shiller has a pretty good track record. On the other hand, the Feds will do everything in its power to keep housing afloat.
A good article in the WSJ about the Vegas trustee sale, and interview with the Jonathan Mann of Las Vegas, Jonathan Griffin, and one of his backers, Premsrirut Rutt:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704269004575073260976528540.html
Spoke to John Rays office currently buying at trustee sells in Arizona. Plan on coming to San Diego and LA in the next several months. They do Due Diligence on trustee sells
Do you have to be named a version of “John” to bid at Trustees Sales???
Thanks David, that was very informative. Is there anyone in the San Diego area that is offering a similar service. I’ve heard of John Mann (via Jim’s remarks) but haven’t heard if he offers this service to private investors or if he is doing the deals “closed shop” i.e. only for his closed group.
Jim, didn’t you hint at trying to start a similar business, or did I misinterpret your comments?
Wow. The remarks at the end of the video have me a bit concerned as a buyer. I guess the future of the housing market really depends on how long the government can keep propping it up. Which is the million dollar question….
All I know is of the 5 people I know that bought a house in north county san diego in 2005/2006 3 have lost or are in danger of losing their house.
*One house foreclosed 2 months ago and they are waiting to be evicted.
*another is hoping to have $250k in principal forgiven before their arm resets this fall. They’ve had job loss, and now have a job, but much lower paying one. If they don’t get the principal reduced they’ll have no choice but to let it go.
*Another hired a lawyer since their arm is resetting and they want a loan mod. If the loan isn’t modified they plan on letting it go.
Wonder how many other stories there are out there like these?
KEY WORDS DROPS SUBSTANTIALLY FROM HERE.
He said it’s not a forecast, it’s a worry of his.
Shiller also said he didn’t know, and it could go either way.
SD_Coastal
Yep, I have been actively pursuing the trustee sales daily with a handful of all-cash buyers, and haven’t even gone down to the ‘steps, let alone buy anything.
We are looking for the higher priced, better quality offerings, and they all get postponed. We have been doing a lot of door-knocking too, interviewing occupants, and it’s been 100% loan mod candidates.
If the banks get fired up about HAFA, they might not foreclose on another home this year, the way it is going. But we’re ready if they do.
Hey Jim,
Been on the road for a while. Here in Atlanta, Georgia, things are looking bad. The state cut 1 billion dollars from this year’s budget. Now they discovered they have to cut another billion.
Discussion had already begun around what to do in 2011. If tax receipts don’t improve substantially by August of this year, another 2 1/2 billion will have to be cut from the budget.
Georgia might become the first state government without a working government.
Of course, the housing situation here is really bad. Whole neighborhoods underwater all over the state. This has had a huge impact on local county govt. Lots of school cuts, etc.
I think we’re catching up with Ohio on that race to the bottom.
Jd-that’s me, the Consultant.
We are looking for the higher priced, better quality offerings, and they all get postponed
Testify Brother!
I beleive Jonathan Mann is just the front for a group of Chinese Investors out of Huntingdon Beach.
David O.,
Thanks for sharing that interview with us!
Hope you are enjoying AZ.
Glad you liked it CA renter and SD_Costal.
At some point my wife will edit a highlight version to less than 10 minutes, but for now the video is over 30 minutes of interview. (Sorry for the length)
I hope to add a few more interviews in March. I’ll let you all know.
Jim, thanks for letting me post the link here. I thought it would be relevant for the group.