Jim Klinge
Klinge Realty Group
Broker-Associate, Compass
Are you looking for an experienced agent to help you buy or sell a home?
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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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New post (Zillow Offers Follow-Up) has been published on http://bubbleinfo.com - https://www.bubbleinfo.com/2021/12/03/zillow-offers-follow-up/
This case is entirely built upon quotes from a mortgage counselor - why won't reporters talk to successful agents on the street? Slow day for news, apparently..... Thousands could soon lose – or sell – their homes as Covid mortgage bailouts expire https://cnb.cx/3Ipd10C
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!
Jim, this video proves what I (and other bubbleinfo addicts already know): you are the best “street detective” in real estate land…
PS I’m emailing you so you can see the house I am about to close out-of-state. Yep, it’s a one-story on a cul-de-sac and was hard to find…
Noticed this today, MLS#100061590. Looking for slightly less than 200K, back on in less than 3 weeks.
Kudos to the flippers.I’m glad they made some cash.
I don’t understand the logic in paying that much more if you could have simply bought it from the bank originally for much less, unless there actually were significant repairs or upgrades involved.
It’s my understanding that banks prefer to deal with the flippers because often they’re cash deals, always ‘as-is’, no pest cert, and typically fast close. So a fipper can come in and offer less money but no strings where Joe and Jane Homeowner almost always at least need financing. Joe and Jane can’t compete a lot of the time with that. Here’s an example, and one that I was very interested in as a homeowner/buyer.
http://www.redfin.com/CA/Carlsbad/2858-Esturion-St-92009/home/3758075
Listed at $480k, sold for $460k, renovated (paint, carpet, appliances, garage doors, clean up the landscape), and flipping 1 month after prior close for $630k. Now it’s out of my league. I was willing to renovate just like the flippers, do not expect the bank to squate. This is why I think the banks should just clear out that inventory everyone talks about. I think it would benefit traditional buyers, flippers, and eventually traditional sellers because the healing process could start sooner.
I need to proof better! In post #5, last paragraph, 2nd sentence, where I say ‘do not expect the bank to squate’, should have read ‘do not expect the bank to DO squat.’ Spelling and well, potential double meaning/Freudian slip perhaps :).
The government will finance houses at any price nowadays. I’m just surprised they’re not doing “cash back” yet.
John, comment #7, while I could probably find unique and creative ways to finance above what we set as our max home purchase price, one does (or at least this one :)) have to make the payment. Call me an old fashioned girl, I only do standard conventional lending (30 yr fixed), I’d rather not sweat the payment every month, and stay married to my husband, not the house :).
Deb, I feel the same way! I locked on a 4% 30-year fixed with 20% dp, and didn’t consider any other loans. I’m ecstatic it’s not 10 1/2 % like our first home was! I doubt I will even prepay it as it’s cheap money in the future. Good luck in your home search; mine took 4 1/2 years! Believe it or not, about $20K of my down payment came from grocery hounding…
Thanks Susie-I’m adding to our downpayment and ‘fix it up’ fund from the previous house sale by stuffing all my company expense checks into it. That and I ‘laid off’ the housekeeper. Congrats on finding your home and moving! Please do share with us what’s up with the CA recycle cops! Hope you’re out of the pokey ;).
Just to let you know about the Paseo Del Norte House…no Jim, it was not a 1031. I actually purchased it on the day they went to list it. First, they had done a extensive refurnishing of the house…basically gutted it with new kitchen, floors, appliances, roof, paint and washrooms…everything brand new.
and although they got a very good deal on the courthouse steps, we also feel we got a great deal as cash buyers. The house is now for rent and I personally have got calls from over a dozen people wanting to BUY it with offers as high as 850K even thought I picked it up for 765K 2 weeks ago. Besides the view and the house the property has about a acre lot which the city seems open to letting the remaining property be used for townhouse development. Lets see what happens going forward…