Not everyone is in the $2,000,000+ club, but it’s still good to keep an eye out for potential squishdown. While this price is seems attractive for La Jolla, the banks haven’t had to give them away – the only other La Jolla REO featured here that hasn’t sold is this one:
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Jim Klinge
Klinge Realty Group
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- 682 S. Coast Hwy 101, Suite #110
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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. Even my wife approves.
I’d spend ALL my time on that view deck. 🙂
Without a doubt, that is the most poorly designed $2 million plus house I have ever seen. Every path through the house is too narrow and everything you need is around a corner or otherwise out of sight and/or reach. Getting past the lip of the master shower on your way to the bathroom at 2 AM is a real trip hazard. Imagine trying to find a way out if the house filled with smoke. It’s a claustrophobic fire trap.
Nice view when you finally get to it, though.
For $2.4M I would want a functional kitchen. I’m surprised you a predicting multiple offers, that would indicated they’ll get close to asking price. $2M at the absolute peek, and some upgrades (I don’t see $1M in upgrades there). I would think that it would go in the sub $2M range, but you know better than I do.
I know the market is thin if you want La Jolla with a view, and someone with $$ is going to want to “just get it done”, but that seems like crazy money to me.
Here are the “before” photos:
http://tour.circlepix.com/tour.htm?id=497697&mls_tour=1
For the ‘point and buy’ crowd, this is available to purchase now, plus it’s a ‘bank deal’. If they are working with a regular LJ agent who only sells a handful of homes per year (if that) and isn’t paying attention to the market like we do, they will give a ringing endorsement because, compared to all the other actives, this one looks great, and a nice check is only 30 days away.
Those who pick apart every house won’t be buying one anytime soon. Those who do buy are those who find just enough good reasons to out-weigh the bad – there are no perfect houses.
Wow, it’s hard to believe that’s even the same house. They must have sunk at least the additional $1 million into renovations. It was probably done on spec too, as they listed it for $5.9 million in 2008.
nice video Jim, I just wish you didn’t use the zoom in feature too much for the views, it makes it look that the ocean is so close, yet in reality you need to sit on the deck with a pair of binoculars to get such a view as in your zoom-in feature.
That’s not true, the zoom makes it real-life size. Go check it out for yourself if you don’t believe me.
You can stop watching any time.
Wifey says I sound sensitive…..well, I am.
He wasn’t asking a question, instead, in my place of business, he flat out accused me of distorting the truth – AND had to add the binoculars dig.
I don’t like it.
no offence meant Jim, I appreciate the work you put on this site. You are on my top realtor’s list when I start looking.
I was only pointing out that the ocean view does not reflect reality when you zoom in with your camera.
It is smth you do on all your vids with ocean views but I can understand the urge to zoom in to get a better view when you are up there.
I am not saying you do that on purpose to deceive your readers. If there is a really a decent realtor out there, I really think you are as close as it gets.
OK, so you still think I’m making the view looking bigger than it is.
I zoom in while comparing the viewfinder screen to the real view, and match it. It isn’t overblown, the video matches reality.
Can we meet over there so you can confirm?
“If there is a really a decent realtor out there, I really think you are as close as it gets.” -casanova
Why does this sound like a compliment, but really isn’t?
Close as it gets to a decent Realtor? JtR is the epitome of integrity and honor in a field where there are few with those characteristics. Jim is simply the best!
Funny, I did a vid for my boss who was out of town regarding a house (that he eventually bought). I did the “naked eye view” with the video camera trick that I have seen JTR do several times. Naturally you have to zoom in a great deal to get the naked eye view. I am not videographer but even I knew that.
It’s a judgment call…..geesh.
When JTR hires sexy neighbor tennants to be walking around in the window in the next door houses during showings…then we can call him on it- (one of the classic housing bubble stories)
Jim is using a fairly wide focal length inside the house (24mm equivalent?). 50mm is considered the best match for what the human eyes sees so he “zooms in” to get that perspective.
Small Sample size, I’ve used 5 Realtors in SD and JtR is the best I’e used, I know you aren’t fishin’ for compliments Jim, but anyone who has actually worked with you knows what a good Realtor is!
Not stokin’ the argument, but I for one appreciate the “this is what it looks like to the naked eye” shots.
Compare that to the MLS listings that use fish eye lenses, photo shop the pictures and use a pro photographer with artificial lighting. Not sure what is worse the blatant misleading photos or the ones that have 3 crappy pictures they take with their iPhone, and none of the interior.
Thanks SD_Coastal for the support!
DNR – Thanks for the tip. I’m using the 18mm wide angle, which is awesome for the interior shots. I’ve never heard that 50mm is the ideal human-eye effect, but from now on I’ll zoom to 50mm and note it.
That’s for a 35mm camera. I think you’re using an APS-C camera so 18mm is equivalent to 26mm and 35mm would be equivalent to 50mm (called a “normal” lens).
I’m not a photographer though. I’m sure someone here who is can chime in and confirm.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Normal_lens
It’s not an exact number.
I never knew that – thanks.
I’m using the Nikon D90 with this lens:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/18-200_mm_F_3.5-5.6G_ED-IF_AF-S_VR_DX
I checked out the D7000 because they said they had auto-focus on the video, but it didn’t work for me. People hound me to get a new video camera, but I like and need the wide angle for still shots. I’m not convinced that my videos are so bad that I need a new video camera.
Your camera is fine Jim. Just look into getting a few different lenses as they can make a huge difference. You can rent them fairly cheap before you make any commitment to buy.
The renovation is beautiful but I think the kitchen was more friendly and functional in the before picture. It was totally open to the family room and now it is closed in and too narrow for group participation.