Most people would expect that things would work out better after 10 years….
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Jim Klinge
Klinge Realty Group
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- 682 S. Coast Hwy 101, Suite #110
Encinitas, CA 92024 - (858) 997-3801 call or text
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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!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We first found Jim through his blog at bubbleinfo.com, which really showcased his knowledge of SoCal real estate. Since then we've done three transactions with Jim and Donna, and they are an incredible full service agency, with Jim's deep market insight and Donna's deft contract and project management. We trust them implicitly in their analysis and strategy, which is based on years of experience. They're always available and on top of things, and we strongly recommend them to anyone.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The Good The Klinge Realty Group operates like a finely tuned machine, with a very personal touch. We contacted them on a Sunday and they were talking to us about our family and our needs on our living room couch the following day. They carefully listened to us and worked with us to identify the best and quickest path to listing within 2 weeks to take advantage of the low inventory conditions in our South Carlsbad neighborhood. They knew our tract specifically and had many previous sales there over the years - they came prepared with a thorough analysis of comparative sales and recommended a pricing strategy that they felt confident would yield offers the first weekend on the market. The Great Over the next two weeks Donna coordinated a range of vendors who she knew from experience could get the preparation to list work we needed done on time and with high quality. Our light tune-up involved excellent experiences with their stagers, landscapers, contractors, electricians, and plumbers. Throughout this period Donna's daily communication was clear, concise, and responsive. Any time we had questions Donna picked up the phone or texted immediately - but almost always, she answered our questions before we even knew we had them. The Outstanding We had a tricky situation with a shared fence that could have delayed our escrow. Donna used superb mediation skills to negotiate the terms of replacement and was personally on site with the fence contractor to make sure everything went smoothly. The fence looks great and escrow closed on time. The Truly Exceptional Our house came on the market on a Wednesday and between then and Monday morning Jim was personally at all three open houses. He was in constant communication explaining potential buyer reaction and strength. As he predicted offers began to come in on Saturday and each one was incrementally higher than the last. At the end we had 5 offers, 4 of which were over list, and the final accepted offer was $100,000 over list. In addition to being over list it included rent back terms that met our needs. The Recommendation For all of these reasons we would strongly recommend The Klinge Team to anyone wanting to sell in North County Coastal San Diego. I had been reading Jim's bubbleinfo.com blog for 15 years and knew when the time came to sell that he would be our first call. Jim Klinge is not your standard realtor. He is keenly aware of market conditions and sales strategies. And, works his tail off - though not as hard as Donna . At this point he's gone from realtor to friend and I plan to have him over to grill and chill at our new place to talk real estate, but also just about life and raising kids in San Diego. He's more interested in relationships than his sales numbers - and that's why his sales numbers are so high. We have already recommended the Klinge's to some close friends and another successful sale is on deck right around the corner...Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We recently had the pleasure of working with Jim and Donna from Klinge Realty Group to sell our house, and we couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. From the initial meeting, they listened attentively to our needs and provided invaluable guidance on specific improvements to get our home market ready. Their responsiveness throughout the entire process was truly impressive. Anytime we had questions or concerns, they were quick to address them, ensuring we felt comfortable and informed every step of the way. What stood out the most was their team and extensive network of tradespeople, which made addressing any necessary repairs or updates seamless and stress-free. Thanks to their expertise and dedication, our house sold quickly and at a great price. We highly recommend Jim and Donna to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. They are a fantastic team who truly care about their clients and deliver exceptional results.Load more
One problem is when the current owner purchased the house in 2001, that house was already outdated by a couple of decades. So add another 10 years and absolutely no upgrades, it is now really showing it’s age.
I wonder how its insulation stands up to new constructions circa 2010?
nice view, though.
I think I would rather look at the view than granite counter tops…..
Yeah, agree w/OCR. It was outdated when they bought it and 10 more years of no upgrades during a bubble, well, that’s not going to help. Like time is standing still. I’m not sure if that house as outdated as it is w/that view is worth a million. Whoever buys it most certainly would want to upgrade. What would it cost to upgrade, add that to the price tag and then see if there wouldn’t be something else in that price range that might be better.
I think a lot of the more expensive fixes (the kitchen and the bathrooms) would get a pass in a smaller, less ambitious, less expensive home. The problem here is that this house was obviously supposed to be a show-stopper (all those soaring open plan spaces), and so the datedness of the kitchen and bathroom and that knotty pine (?) stuff on the ceilings stands out like a soar thumb. This house is saying, “I’m a big fancy dream home!” while everybody who sees it is saying “nu-uh!”
3221 Piragua St
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Ya gotta be a detective to figure out where Jim is.
He mentions La Costa and tells you the price. The rest is up to you.
There is a reason for that.
If you were the owner and agent and googled your address, would you appreciate some wise-acre cracking on your house? Even though this one is a bland though worthy discussion, they would probably take it personal.
If you want to buy it, feel free to contact me and I’ll be happy to have people take a look.
Big problems with style violations there. Even in 1986 (I remember it well) blue carpet, cheap clearance sale slate and shiny ceramic in upper end homes was no bueno. Twenty five years later you gotta question what the current owners are thinking. I see $75k easy to bring it up to snuff.
http://www.sdlookup.com/MLS-110013261-3572_Avenida_Pantera_Carlsbad_CA_92009
The said owner could have very well bought something just a couple of year old with much updated interior and likely cheaper and after 10 years, still new enough that a complete gutting isn’t needed to get a sale.
OCR, yeah, but no ocean view! Not exactly the best comparison…
That’s why I picked it.
This home, despite lack of ocean view, managed to sell for over a million while the ocean view style deficient home struggle on the market.
Yeah, see your point.
Jim, have you seen this blast from the past (maybe 1968)? No interior pics on MLS, but trust me… MLS 110023803 makes this one look current!
Hey Jr. at #5 and #6. If you’ve been viewing this site long enough you should know why these vids usually show up on the weekend and why the address is not given. The reason is to minimize the chance that someone’s feelings get hurt in the process of Jim conducting a useful discussion.
Anyway that was a great post Jim. I can feel the that pro vs. con war happening in the head of the potential buyer of that home. If there was no view you could just offer a to pay a price low enough to pay for the remodeling but damn, that is a fine fine view.
Price history says that the price was 21% higher than the 1989 price (which of course was a bubble as well).
08/28/2001 $999,950 11y 9m 21% 2%
11/29/1989 $825,000 6y 4m 817% 42%
Still though the price is now basically flat after the last 20+ years. I think the glut of newer high-end homes in the area is to blame for the two lost decades. History suggests that if the house is worth 1M today, in 2011, then that it is probably what it will be worth in 2020 as well.
Wow. That’s the first house I’ve seen on here that I would actually buy. The location, the size, the views, all perfect. I could do a lil updating as long as the things I can’t change are right.
And this one is a true gem. Now I’ve gotta figure out where I stashed that extra mil I had laying around…
I love old La Costa! The houses right on Box Canyon (?) are really cool, as are those condos on the other side.
Unique area and I would love to live there. Great views too!