Some of us were hoping that the action would drop off around the holidays (I worked all day Friday and today), but here we go – the holidays are over for agents, and the new year is underway.
We won’t confuse activity with results, because it’s a big step from hanging out with your goofy realtor for 30 minutes, to winning the bidding war. But it doesn’t appear that people are going to wait until after the Super Bowl:
Jim Klinge
Klinge Realty Group
Are you looking for an experienced agent to help you buy or sell a home?
Contact Jim the Realtor!
CA DRE #01527365, CA DRE #00873197
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
I have been leasing in bressi for about six months. I really like it. I can walk to peets, traders and a few restaurants. Fyi the Tommy’s restaurant had a reality tv show on food network.
It is a good neighborhood. However i still think it is overpriced but i am very bearish.
For me it is about the same to buy versus rent.
JTR – that center is a 100% positive for Bressi. Cannot think of a single downside of having it here. All the real stores/restaurants do a strong business.
That house is priced well at $800 considering its superior rear yard with no home backing to it and western views/exposures. It means that other 4ksf homes w/o the views need to be lower…hint hint.
ps: xtreme yogurt is printing $$$ (when its not raining of course).
pps: LOTS of kids in Bressi, just that they are all under 7 yrs old, mostly around 4-5, so not yet roaming the streets at 4pm…wait 12 yrs and there will be cars EVERYWHERE as they become teens.
I’m surprised Norv Turner’s name doesn’t come up among those coaches on the hot seat. Despite being handed a Marty-prepped playoff team he hasn’t delivered. Rivers & Gates need to get out while they’re still young enough to reach for a ring elsewhere.
I just am not a fan of Bressi. It seems so surreal….the houses, the streets, the park…everything.
I’m not sure what Jenae (spelling?) did? She sold them at a high price to buyers and she knew it wasn’t worth it? Isn’t that the buyer’s fault?
I’m assuming there’s more than that.
I like Magnolia Estates though! I thought they were really nice when I walked through them.
The airport sure is a concern. How much do you think that factors in?
I’m curious as to what people think about that.
Looks like the Carlsbad airport is going to get a little busier:
Palomar Airport to be Home to the New California Pacific Airlines
http://www.flycpair.com/news/newsPress.htm
tj & the bear
Norv Turner’s name came up yesterday on ESPN as a coach on the hot seat. Let’s face it, he stunk with the Redskins, Raiders, and now can’t win come play-off time with the Chargers?
I wouldn’t mind being within walking distance of stores. It’s actually a bit cathartic not having to drive everywhere.
Jeeman – Walking to the store/rubios, etc is great for the kids. An extra excuse to get them outside and walk/ride their bikes to get some exercise instead of driving.
Board & Brew sandwiches is just as good as their del mar location.
Norv Turner’s name came up yesterday on ESPN as a coach on the hot seat.
Good news!!!
We looked at Bressi when it was being built.-they wee running bus tours! The airport was a our MAJOR concern. We also didn’t like the density and the tight streets with all of the curb kick-outs. Palomar Airport will become more of a commercial airport–John Wayne? I am not so sure, but more commercial flights will be coming, big time!
To people who like to walk instead of drive – check out http://walkscore.com . That’s a a great resource. I believe walk scores are tied in to Zillow now, too.
Speaking of Zillow, you should check out the neighborhood of Kite Hill Lane in 92126. There are a couple homes on the market and it’s very walkable.
Thanks for info and link regarding CPA, GameAgent. Can’t wait for them to pick up where U S Airways left off.
Who cares about the Padres and Chargers when you have the Aztecs winning the Poinsettia Bowl and in the top 10 in basketball.
Whoa, never thought I’d say that.
Lindbergh (SAN) is the busiest 1 runway airport. It was part of the argument for moving SAN to Miramar, against the wishes of the military. Thank goodness the voters killed that off.
LB – we highly disliked Bressi early on. Partly due to the reasons you mentioned, and partly due to the crazy high price point+taxes+hoa+MR.
Now we live here at a reasonable price point with very young kids and it is perfect for that life style. If you have kids under 10, then its a home run for them. If you don’t have young kids then it may not be the 1st choice, especially for a young couple.
When we were looking, 2005-2006–New homes in Bressi and La Costa Oaks were roughly the same price (apples to apples). We felt they were both overpriced (especially Bressi). So we waited for a good buy on a resale in LCO for the model we liked. We found one in mid 2007. With today’s price differences between the two, I am sure we would consider Bressi. I would love that shopping so close! In fact, we go there from LCO to shop. We are anxiously awaiting La Costa Town Square–285,000sf, which is twice the size of either Forum or Bressi and more like the Forum in feel. It was supposed to be completed by late 2011, but that won’t happen, at least by then-maybe never if the City doesn’t pull its head out–it already pulled the Movie theaters–What were they thinking???
http://www.carlsbad.org/EditionDetail.aspx?aid=1602
Happy New Year!
Here is a video link on the project:
http://www.aspen-prop.com/index.php?option=com_hotproperty&task=view&id=21&Itemid=33
It is SO BADLY NEEDED!
Have you seen what some indie developers are trying to sell the magnolia estates homes for now? 2005 prices! Hey JTR – any insight to these beautiful houses…are they worth the 1.4 – 1.7 price tag?