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.
Thank you for this article Jim. On top of the Rampart fireplace that was cracking completely through to the outside the house had major foundation issues that were going to cost $100,000 to fix. So my buddy pulled out of the deal minus some fees.
My question is the realtor immediately relisted the property and it went pending immediately and now knowing that she knows it has $100,000 in foundation problems and a $50,000 fireplace that needs to be replaced is she obligated to disclose that to the new buyers? Because were so pissed were about to tell the new buyers the issues on the house ???? if she doesn’t
This is in Chula Vista by the way
Kind regards
Yes all realtors are absolutely obligated to forward all reports to the next buyers. If there is something obvious that needs to be fixed, then they ought to just fix it, instead of thinking the next buyer won’t mind.
This was a great informational article Jim!
I was twelve years old when I underpinned my first house foundation to prevent further subsidence.
Under my dads (C Mech E, Mi Mech E) supervision of course, the house is still there with no further cracking fifty odd years later.
“There can be nothing wrong with a house that price cannot fix” JTR