Many years ago, we purchased a home in Carlsbad, using a realtor that was recommended to us - Jim Klinge. Fast forward to 2025, we recently had the privilege of selling 2 homes in Carlsbad, CA and didn't hesitate to reach out to Jim and Donna Klinge of Klinge Realty Group to guide us through the sales. The transactions were very different, each with its own unique situation, opportunities and challenges. From start to finish, Donna and Jim helped navigate the pre-sale preparation, the listing, showing of the house, buyer negotiations, the final close and all of the paperwork and decisions in between. What stands out with both transactions is the professionalism of Jim and Donna (and their team), wonderful communication (timely, relevant, concise), their deep understanding of market dynamics (setting realistic expectations), their access to top-notch contractors, and last, their ability to guide us across the finish line successfully. We wouldn't hesitate to use Jim and Donna in the future and highly recommend them for anyone looking to buy or sell a property in North San Diego County.
nice house just dated badly.
I say don’t bother replacing appliances unless they’re broken or you can replace with more efficient units. I guess I’ll be a renter my whole life 😉
First time I met Jim (must be 15 years ago now…) I followed his chalkboards marked “FIXER” for a block off the coast highway, around a couple corners to what was the open house. Honestly was a Terra Mar fixer! I think 99% of other realtors would dreamt up other adjectives to disguise the truth. Jim just sold the damn house!
“I bet you used to be a realtor!”
You have great communication skills. That is the textbook example of responding to unconstructive criticism with a positive, engaging remark, that also holds the truth (don’t tell me what to do with my sign) but fosters further dialogue.
I fail at communication skills. I would have pointed out the deck door, frowned, and said “um…. GOLF COURSE!”
What’s the HOA fee?
My Dad refers to that type of advertising as the “2×4” method–you have to hit people over the head with a 2×4! Way to keep it simple!
No HOA fees, and no Mello-Roos fees either!
I forgot paint, but miscellaneous was $3,000, which would get you a quicky spray job.
The house probably needs more gloss-paint hand work on the wood surfaces, so a complete paint job might run $5,000 or so total.
“I bet you USED TO BE a realtor!”
LOL
This house has a lot of potential – I am surprised with such a huge drop in price and still no takers?
This is only a two bedroom, right? I’ll bet that’s more of a problem than the older kitchen and flooring (especially considering that everything is in decent shape, just out of style). The small size of the kitchen is also probably more of a problem than it being out of date.
Man that kitchen is tiny. Rest of house seems ok.
IMHO, that’s a perfectly nice house just the way it is. Maybe new carpet and paint, but I prefer the (fake?) wood to travertine, and the appliances look to be in pretty good shape, too!
Slap some Formica on those countertops, and you’re in business for a whole lot less than $25K! 🙂
I really didn’t like the table and chairs. Not that those are hard to change out, but a bit odd for the staging.
But yeah, the inside of a house is easy to change. The neighborhood, view, foundation, and roof… not so much.
I guess it’s not the point of the video, but lots of floor and ceiling doesn’t really give a sense of the place, and it might be nice to spend a little more time on the things that are positive about the house.
You are welcome to enjoy the other four videos I’ve done on this house.