The bidding wars are intensely competitive, and without laws or regulations – anything goes! It is pretty impressive how many buyers are hanging in the fight, and willing to bid higher than list-price. Nobody likes it, but the multiple frustrations along the way make people want to just get it over with!
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Jim Klinge
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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
Nice view. Looks like a very peaceful place to live.
Nice and simple. That layout and view makes the house appear much bigger than it is. I’d make a few changes to open up the front room.
Dude, You could have walked upstairs or showed us the house while you were telling the story…looked like a nice place…what little we saw.
Jim, I would have liked to see the upstairs too. I liked the finishes in the kitchen with the dark wood, stainless and counter tops. Does anybody out there have an issue with the location of the stairway?
It is your regular 3br/2ba layout with balcony off the master in back.
It’s not a house for sale so I went low key – I am trying to be sensitive to those who get sick watching the videos-on-the-fly.
Those smaller homes in LCO are a good buy in the low $600’s, as long as you avoid the powerlines–I loved the feel of the models–finally seeing the builder’s go a bit more modern!
Viewed another 5 properties for sale in RSF today, a total of almost 20 in the past few days. No frenzy there. Dead, and deader is approaching real soon as the market virtually to shuts down until early next spring, according to a few seasoned RSF realtors I’ve dealt with.
Ravinos – I’m looking around the Ranch too, and agree. But you’re not in the car with me…..can I give you a hand?
$600k for that seems like 2005 all over again. What was the reason for lack of new construction? At $300/sqft it seems like it would be fairly lucrative. There are huge tracts… er massive expanses of open land over by where I work, I wonder if they’re only zoned for commercial use.
The only second offer that cv listing agent might get from me would be the middle finger.
guess there’s no room for honesty on this site
“Dead, and deader is approaching real soon as the market virtually to shuts down until early next spring”
Ravinos – how many of the 20 properties were “outstanding” ones that just need a price cut?
All the money being thrown around is odd to say the least. I’m glad we stepped out of the market for a while. Rents are cheap right now when compared to buying.
All the money being thrown around is odd to say the least. I’m glad we stepped out of the market for a while. Rents are cheap right now when compared to buying.
shadash | October 21st, 2009 at 10:50 pm
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IMHO, it’s dollar dumping; and I would not be surprised if it’s a lot of foreign-held dollars we’re seeing unleashed upon the housing market.
I’m not sure about the “Dollar Dumping” explanation. I think it’s more likely that some buyers just want a house and don’t care if it’s overpriced or if they can afford it long term. Since FHA and TARP is footing the bill banks could care less who they lend money to.
California home buyers have proven themselves to be the craziest borrowers around. If you give them credit they’ll take it.
Until the gov lets home prices go down and stops making the problem worse by flooding lenders with cash. Things aren’t going to change.
Here’s what’s really odd to me 2 years ago there was twice as many properties for sale as there is now. What gives? Where’s all the foreclosures?
“Ravinos – how many of the 20 properties were “outstanding” ones that just need a price cut?”
Smithers,
at least half of them were primo and yes, nothing that a price cut of anywhere between 15 to 25% wouldn’t fix as an entry to an offer. The remainder were a combo of vintage 60s/70s Covenant ranch styles, some poorly/partially remodeled, some wrecks, banking on acreage/location.Despite their condition, listing price way out out whack in relation to the primo ones, for reasons I’m starting to figure out. One, I assume, is the Covenant appeal,which I find overrated, but the “good school” issue drives a lot of that. Another is the absence of HOA fees, which in virtually all the primos, range from $450 to $550 monthly. About a dozen of the homes viewed were vacant and a couple of more rented. (I’m focused on the lower tier, with a target of max $2ml of the RSF market…as per a local realtor’s analysis and general agreement of 3 tiers; up to 3ml, 3 to 5ml,5ml and up).
If Feinberg is successful in cutting salary by 50% for those top level executives who’s company took TARP money, there will be more foreclosures on the market – NOT.
ravinos,
Maybe I’m misunderstanding what you meant to say, but it sounds like you are saying that the Rancho Santa Fe Covenant area doesn’t have an HOA or HOA fees. Before you buy, you may want to check into the Rancho Santa Fe Association. It covers that area and the dues are not cheap. You might also want to ask about the Art Jury and how they work if you’re planning to buy a home that needs some updating.
Potemkin V.,
good catch,and to clarify..from the specs sheets I’ve read on the older vintage type homes viewed, there are no fees for HO but an HOA fee for the RSF Association.
For the newer homes,(mostly gated type),fees of anywhere between $450 to $550 monthly but no RSF Assoc fee as they’re non-Covenant,such as Fairbanks Ranch,Cielo,The Groves. Haven’t viewed a property yet, that has both HOA and HO,(RSF Assoc.) fee, but sure there’s number of them.
To make it more confusing, the spec sheets use the HO and HOA term interchangeably.
And yes, aware of the Art Jury, the architecture/remodeling police, the reason wouldn’t even consider a vintage property needing extensive work even if the price was seductive.
I’m not sure about the “Dollar Dumping” explanation. I think it’s more likely that some buyers just want a house and don’t care if it’s overpriced or if they can afford it long term. Since FHA and TARP is footing the bill banks could care less who they lend money to.
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I thought you were referring to the “all cash” deals when referencing the money being thrown around.
Yes, if you’re talking about the buyers with mortgages, the free/cheap money for both lenders and borrowers is obviously getting them what they wanted (another bubble).
Hopefully, patience will pay off at some point…
Solterra in carlsbad is selling for mid 550-600k with similar canyon views. Its in Carlsbad school district. What do you think of that location? Their models homes are not built yet, but the sales rep said they had a good opening few weeks ago.