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 are sellers required to report things like airbnb next door and/or May Grey or June gloom….funny yes…but would really like to know, Thanks
Jim are sellers required to report things….
Yes, and we have forms!
We had a nice review today with two attorneys who wanted to make sure their forms were perfect.
The forms ask the sellers if they are ‘aware of any significant defects/malfunctions’, then ask a few questions to prod your memory, and then several categories of specific topics are covered.
But how much do the sellers know? Houses are notorious for being under-maintained, and if sellers aren’t paying attention or don’t live there, the forms are going to be brief.
What happens when buyers find something after closing? You have to prove that the sellers knew, and deliberately did not disclose, which is a tough case.
But you can always threaten to sue, and then the insurance companies get involved and everyone spends money on lawyers and end up settling for a minimal amount, regardless of the facts.
“But you can always threaten to sue, and then the insurance companies get involved and everyone spends money on lawyers and end up settling for a minimal amount, regardless of the facts.”
There is a winner there!
Do you have a coyote problem and is it disclosed?
Coyotes are a good example of what might bug a buyer but the seller never thinks of.
Others: Airplanes flying over – not just a smaller airport like Carlsbad’s Palomar Airport, but how about the jumbo jets that fly over at 5,000 to 10,000 feet? You can hear them, and in spots like La Jolla where you are getting blasted by Miramar too, it could be a problem for unknowing buyers but shrugged off by long-time homeowners who are selling.
How about the train whistle at 2am? You can hear it 3-7 miles inland!
Smokers? Many people are forced to go outside to smoke, and you can smell it from 1-2 houses away. But what if the seller never goes outside?
When the weather is poor, you know, those six or seven days per year, NAS Mugu puts a few planes bound for Ridgecrest over the Dawghaus. Likewise the long Las Posas Valley funnels the wail of the the Amtrak from miles inland. There is just no escaping the horror.
Full disclosure. We have yet in our extensive travels ever found quieter quarters than the Dawghaus. I must say north coast San Diego comes close.
Howloud.com gives this home a score of 79 on their scale. Not too bad: http://howloud.com/