Jim Klinge
Klinge Realty Group
Broker-Associate, Compass
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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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"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 "
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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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"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
The babbling on the patio was so awful it was comical. Same with the price.
I enjoyed the tour of the house, though. Cool house.
Oct 24, 2000 Sold $600,000
May 30, 2007 Sold $1,200,000
Aug 09, 2010 Listed $2,495,000
$/Sq. Ft.: $928
It reminds me of houses in Hawaii. Mahalo nui loa for the tour, Jim…
Nice tour Jim. I’m curious what other people would actually pay for this home, assuming it fit your needs. I’m not looking for this type of house, but if I were, I think I’d be willing to pay maybe $1.7 million.
Compare to this nearby house:
http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-100012374-565_Canyon_Dr_Solana_Beach_CA_92075
Asking $2.65 mil, 6144 sf, 1.1 acres
I know this house may need some updating, but isn’t this house worth about 1 mil more?
To clarify, I meant that I would pay about $1.7 mil for the house shown in the video.
Dang!…now that’s my kind of house!
That was the coolest house I’ve seen you do a video for in the last 2 years Jim. It feels so open.
I had to watch the video twice it was so good (with the audio muted the 2nd time).
There is an underlying story here.
If you are trying to sell higher-end homes in this market, you have to somehow ‘talk the talk’, or be able to banter with these women.
This goes on every week at the broker’s open houses, women yakking about everything under the sun. A few weeks ago I walked into a full-pitch gossip about a local celebrity ballplayer who got caught on film afterhours in a local club on the bar with a waitress.
I’m here to sell houses…..not sure about the rest of them, but you have to endure these conversations.
I am a long-time friend of the brother of the owner of this house, and that’s why she allowed me to video. She is a class act, and like most listing agents, has to talk it up with every crazy nut who walks in, because you never know who might have the buyer.
Great house (but not so great price).
Nice open, airy feel in a single story — perfect for us and our dog. Gotta keep this in mind as a model for a future purchase or build…
NUTS! Am I missing something? Nice finishes, but $2.5M? Jim, you’re holding back some serious commentary here, what’s wrong?
Beautiful house, seriously one of the best I have seen in the area, I love the floorplan. But $900+/sq ft in that neighborhood, no ocean view? I’m even guessing you can hear the freeway from there? They are not even on the right planet with their pricing.
Ahhhh! West Hollywood again….plus a few miles.
Wow, that is really breathtaking. I can’t help but think of all the maintenance it would require to stay looking that good though.
Hi Jim,
I toured La Costa Greens this week looking for bathroom remodel ideas. New home prices are insanely low (compared to where they were) – in the $600’s for 3,000 sq feet. Carlsbad schools. You haven’t toured the developments lately north of Carmel Valley. Would love to see your take on what they are doing, and how they are affecting the resale market in a similar pricerange. A quick redfin search doesn’t net much $700-ish inventory in that area…
Great to be back to your site,
BAM
BTW amazing house. And the lot is nice, big, flat and sunny in the back…thanks for sharing!
Yes, I agree that is one of the nicest houses that’s been featured on the blog. I think I still like Vivienda more (remember that one?)
Jim, did I see you JOGGING with the wifey today by El Camino Creek school?
ummm, yes I get around the block occasionally.
The house is very nicely done, but that price seems ridiculous. But I’m not a high-end shopper so what do I know?
Love the house, too bad is way out of the ball park price wise.
$928/sq. ft., not on the bluff, no ocean view??? Ambitious.
Nine hunsky a foot and can’t even pee in the Pacific from your yard. That’s some RE market you pilgrims got down there.
I’m torn between this house and Portabello, although there’s something ghostly attractive about Portabello. I think it’s the narrator’s voice.
Cheers!
I’d be interested to see how open the house feels after closing the doors to the shuttlecraft bay. (What’s the flying insect population down there like?)
The “seamless” transition between inside and outside makes me wonder how the rainwater is kept out.
“Honey, did you remember to water the wall outside the front door?”
Seriously, as modern opulence goes, I think it’s remarkably restrained and tasteful. They’ll probably get a good price for it.
ewhac – it doesn’t rain in SD…
Regarding water intrusion from the rear, I noticed a river rock 4 inch trough all the way across the back. I’m guessing that leads to a proper french drain out and the rear patio and pool decking are both sloped towards the trough gently. Rad house Jim, thanks for showing!
Sorry, late to the party again as I was traveling this week. I don’t think this neighborhood justifies the price, especially with no 360-degree view. But the house is beautifully designed. I love the openness.
ewhac-I live in Solana Beach and it’s a lovely place to leave your windows open, though we do tend to get mosquitoes.
-Erica
Great house, nice tour