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.
Jim,
Looks like our Nov 2011 purchase which would show in the DEC 2011 stats was dead bottom of recent North SD Coastal.
As you told us then….Nice Buy!
No signs of a slowdown, awesome!
Jim
Have you seen many double escrows in your career?
Yes, I’ve completed 50+ sales where I represented both seller and buyer.
As listing agent, it’s my job to be agressively marketing to buyers – if you were selling, wouldn’t you want your agent to be doing the same?
But most agents still work the 3P System – put a sign in the yard, put the lockbox on, and pray that offers magically roll in.
There are agents who have been in the business 20+ years who have never represented both seller and buyer in the same transaction. It’s a great question to ask the realtor you are considering to be your listing agent.
Everyone asks questions before hiring their agent…..right?
Bloody well done doughboy, its all in the timing!