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.
Here’s an example of a one-percenter backed by massive VC money that sells themselves as empowering the consumer with a new and more effective choice. Even people like John Burns don’t question the pesky details, and get behind them as a viable disrupter, which they are.
But nobody questions what the real cost is to the consumer, and how they will ever know if it’s really worth it. The cash package is sold by bashing the strangers-in-house/inconvenience/open-houses as an ugly uncertainty. But is that worth coughing up more than 10% of your equity? Because that’s what it is going to cost.
https://www.realestateconsulting.com/the-monumental-disruption-of-ibuyers/