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Jim Klinge
Klinge Realty Group
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- 682 S. Coast Hwy 101, Suite #110
Encinitas, CA 92024 - (858) 997-3801 call or text
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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 âas isâ and just get it over with. They gave us a selling price for âas isâ 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 couldnât 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 â 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 â 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 Jimâs 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 canât 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 âcan doâ 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 Donnaâs 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
Congrats on the win Jim! So the Tom who did the “painted lady” is the new owner of this one? Can’t WAIT to see what he’ll do with it!!! Those high wood ceilings are nice…I even like the retro tile in the showers. Hope he can keep some of the cool early 60s feel to the place.
Yes, Tom Tarrant!
He’s working on a mid-century catholic modern look!
Catholic modern look right next to a Catholic school should sell easy.
So does Tom have a target price? And if so do you have any offers on his finished product yet? Seriously.
It’ll be in the $500,000s.
Anyone here have any idea how much $ the flipper will need to sink into this place in order to get it in sellable condition? Just curious.
Just a point of correction…that wasn’t USD. That was St. Mary Magdalene and the school was School of the Madeleine. USD is southeast of that house. But in any event, the noise from the school seemed pretty loud, but realistically, it would just be during the day…when we would be at work anyway, so backing to the school would not bother me. I saw that house and was not surprised to see it go pending so quickly, given the listing price and the somewhat up and coming area. Congrats on winning the bidding war. Too bad it wasn’t higher up so you could get some bay view over the school.
Can’t wait to see Tom’s finished product!
A seasoned flipper winning a bidding war? That house must have been one heck of a bargain to start with and have a LOT of potential.
Awesome, can’t wait to see how this unfolds!
I like that neighborhood and am a sucker for mid-century modern. That’s a great house if he doesn’t get killed in the rehab costs and can price it well! Congrats.
Thanks to Jim for helping me pick this one up. It’s a departure from my usual M.O. but I’m excited to try a different style. I’m seeing a clean mid century modern with frosted glass full view garage door and front door, all new aluminum frame windows and continue the modern feel inside with material and fixture choices. I don’t have the normal big budget to work with on this one so it’ll be a tight rope walk to get the look without going overboard so we can make some money. I paid a little more than I wanted, mostly because its 3 minutes from my house, but with $500k as the exit price we can do better than o.k.
If it wasn’t for Jim’s professionalism and having him and his team on my buying side, I probably wouldn’t have got this one. Honestly I found this house on my own when it hit MLS. I thought for a second I’ll pull the old trick and write with the listing agent but instead called Jim after such a good experience with him on the last project, and boy am I glad I did. I’ve written over 50 offers this year by myself and through other agents, but when I saw the way Jim put my offer together, his presentation, and the instant rapport he built with the selling agent it really opened my eyes on how in a competitive market like this it’s imperative to have someone awesome like Jim represent you if you want to win bidding wars. It’s not just the price that gets your offer accepted, its your agent, your terms and small details that most agents overlook. Jim has some surgeon-like Ninja skills when it comes to real estate, everything was lazer sharp, on point, high speed and digital. I don’t have one piece of paper from this transaction yet, everything was done online and with Docusign. I think in one counter we had stuff changed, signed and turned around and in the selling agents email in 6 minutes and at 6 am! What agents do you know that work like this? I’ve now seen Jim in action on both the selling and buying side, cant wait to see him sell this one for me and handle a multiple offer situation: ) Thanks Jim for the great job and showing me how the big dogs play here in San Diego!
Tom: Congrats!
Inspiring site: http://www.retrorenovation.com
Thanks Tom!
We knew going in that the listing agent didn’t have that much experience with dual agency – he has six double-enders in his career, and five of those six were under $150,000.
He has had 22 closings this year, which is very good, but all but one were $250,000 or under.
Listing agents who aren’t that experienced with dual agency shy away from it, and especially in a major bidding war….it gets very delicate.
They are worried about inpropriety, and aren’t sure how to ethically tilt the table in favor of their client, that, in the end, they may prefer that another buyer wins, just to make it easier.
If the bids were close, and we were a little under in price, we might have still won due to our favorable terms.
Hearty congrats!
>>> Jim has some surgeon-like Ninja skills
So that’s what happened to all of those ice cream truck drivers. I fully expect to see a new line of JTR Frozen Treats in NSD County.
This new project looks like a great one. Can’t wait to see it unfold.
Gotta be able to act like Columbo and perform like Luke Skywalker to score in the bigs.
“Every time I’m around another Realtor, I play stupid” – JtR
I knew that was your strategy, Jim! Congrats to you and Tom. Can’t wait to see Tom’s rehab, and who doesn’t love a project 3 minutes from where he lives? Just think, Tom, you can go home for lunch and see your new baby, Shane…
If you’re going to visit rehab projects and “play stupid” you should drive the truck. I miss seeing it! đ
Susie, Love,love,love
@ Tom, just read your post on the MCM and your plans and ideas. It sounds great and I learned what awning windows are too. đ
I’m looking forward to your progress reports, you have such a great eye. Best of luck to you and happy Holidays.
@Tom, with your track record I’m surprised you haven’t already received pre-offers.
wow and thaylor thanks!
Jim, whats this about an old truck? I have a 1970 C20 long bed. I break it out on special occasions if I need to beat up a sub contractor for lower prices: )
Tom, you should definitely ride the REO SpeedWagon! And don’t forget the horn! đ
Congrats!
The beast – 1966 Chevy stepside long bed w/new 350:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCRfGfOdZcc
Hey I remember that truck now from your party on vid a few years back at a park and ride. Old Chevy fan, I knew I liked you for some other reason besides your real estate skills.
@Francis, this one actually isn’t bank owned, its a probate sale.