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.
Off-market sales have a nasty reputation, and deservedly so because the sellers usually get screwed by their listing agent who spoons the sale to their own buyer.
Jim, remember when HGTV wanted to do a real estate reality show with you in it? But you declined, because you wanted to educate buyers/sellers instead.
Do more of these explanations, Jim. This presentation not only showcases your integrity, but educates viewers as well. You could become a RE professor–maybe once a month!
PS. The red “power” tie is a nice touch too…
Nice Jim! Very informative.
It just amazes me that agents would do something….other than that. Like hiding other offers (or not trying). Won’t be me though!
I have a listing in LA coming up actually and I’ll be sure to put it up for everyone to get a crack at it.
You’re a good role model Jim!
But you declined,….
Actually, they hung up.
America wants to be entertained, because it is shorter and easier. Education takes time and commitment.
Remember the documentary that was being filmed last summer? There is hope with them.
They are coming back next week.
I enjoyed the first year or two of those real estate reality shows, but after that it was too obvious they are trying way too hard to entertain and staging too many scenarios.
I do believe a well produced “reality of real estate” would work initially but not sure how many seasons it could hang on. You are probably best passing on those TV opportunities and focusing on daily biz and educating people. If I focused on North County, I would use you…
Win. Win. Win. Well done.
well it looks like you pretty much paid for your commission in the negotiations process. those sellers should have treated you like royalty. they essentially got there house sold for free. I guess that’s why people pay for experience.
Dont 10% of the agents do 90% of the business?
“Remember the documentary that was being filmed last summer? There is hope with them. They are coming back next week.” = JtR
A documentary, Jim? Does this mean I shouldn’t delete your funny phone messages from a couple years ago? *Chuckle* You know, now that you’ll soon be “famous”.
Seriously, Jim, I’m a huge fan of documentaries and hope this project is completed.