Round and round it goes, where it stops nobody knows!
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Jim Klinge
Klinge Realty Group
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Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jim & Donna Klinge helped us sell our home of 30 years in Ocean Hills. We were very happy with their service and would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone looking for an Honest, Knowledgeable, Skilled, Informed Efficient realty team. Both Jim & Donna were so helpful in different ways and complemented each others skills. Please refer to a more detailed review that we wrote on YELP. Thank You Both for all your help!!!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A+ thank youTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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.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!Load more
The thing is, its still very early in this cycle IMO, still has about 5 years to run.
And they are not building new ones them and selling them cheaper.
Once again, JtR, your comments are stellar! And not just in NSDC. Will be de-listing my property today. We received only positive feedback from buyers’ agents:
Here are examples:
1. All-cash offer but the yard may be too small for her dog (I have a 9,147 sf lot). Never came back for 2nd showing.
2. Buyers were to choose between my house and one other: (They chose the other house.)
3. Buyers “liked the house” but the secondary bedrooms were too small.
4. Husband loved the RV garage; the wife not so much. They are now “pending” on similar home on next street over which has the RV “footprint” as mine, not just the height. The owners never lived in the house, and they bought it in September, 2010. They decided they wanted acreage so they had their daughter (agent) list a very low price for the square footage.
Buyers had made an offer on my house on a Thursday. (They wanted me to pay 50% of way-too high closing costs ($9,750) and a bunch of other fees sellers usually don’t). They withdrew offer as the other home went on the market 1 day after they had made offer on my home. They must have seen the other one hours after it hit the market, and withdrew their offer after their other one was accepted.(Alas, it is what it is.)
4. Buyers’ agent called me up to negotiate items on offer her buyers were going to make. I told her politely that it wasn’t my responsibility and suggested she talk to my realtor. My agent was in Las Vegas for her daughter’s 21st-birthday over two days). When agent persisted, I told her the truth: that I hadn’t had breakfast and it was 1:30PM. She told me she “hadn’t heard from my agent”–even tho’ my realtor texted her numerous times. Agent told my realtor that I “really didn’t want to sell my home” because I was more interested in food than selling”. That comment got my realtor to call me twice very concerned about me. Agent told her buyers to look at other homes. They eventually made an offer on another house.
^^^ Seriously, you can’t make this stuff up! Someone should write a book about real estate adventures. I’m sure it would land on the NY Times Bestseller List.
5. Buyers relocating. My home made “short list”. Husband was to look at eight more homes next day. Called his wife to fly in, and then they’d choose the top three. They haven’t come back for 2nd showing, and are “still looking.”
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I only listed my home for a month. It was going to be a long, hot summer if I continued on this exercise in futility. So I may re-list in September. (Who knew last year that was the best month to sell? Folks here evidently want a new home from Santa.
Then again, I’m exploring the possibility of an auction. Yes, it has to have a reserve. If and when it sells, I’m planning to build or an existing home may catch my eye on Zillow.
*Sigh* This real estate adventure began a month ago, because of concerns about my next-door neighbor’s behavior and his propensity not to “care” about the HOA covenants (He’s never read them). In fact, he just received a “cease and desist” letter from the HOA’s lawyer.
I never put my home on the market because I didn’t like it or the neighborhood. “But Jim, I love the house!” His wry reply: “And you’ll love the next one.”
I tell you, bubbleinfo folks, just like my beloved brother-in-law (who my sister has been married to for over 38 years and tells me not to encourage), JtR is always right…
Yes, it’s way too hot in Phoenix, AZ Going from air conditioned house, to air conditioned car, to air conditioned office for over 19 years and we couldn’t take it anymore.
Made the move to San Diego 2 years ago now. Still saving up for the 20% down on something nice and close to work. Renting a house until that time. Same house we’re renting would result in a 30 year mortgage of over $3,000 per month. Rent is just $2,300
So, for us, it’s cheaper to rent right now. Especially where we want to be. And 1 year into the house rental and the water main to the house bursts. 20+ year old polybutylene. Owner replaced it with copper from the main. Times like that made us glad to be renters and not owners. 🙂