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.
Made him an offer he couldn’t refuse, eh? You should change your name from JtR to Jim the Godfather.
Bravo, Jim!
Going to battle for your clients is exactly what sets you apart from the rest.
The concrete wall is the perfect height because it muffles the road noise and it doesn’t block the easterly view.
Wow – 30 days! Impressive.
where did you find the international consultant?
Hi Jim –
I love the interior work but the property wall is just hideous. It creates a bunker mentality and doesn’t build community at all.
It creates a bunker mentality and doesn’t build community at all.
The wall is only two weeks old – they have plans for shrubs and greenery.
I dig the bunker mentality though!
Amazing how much a new fence with quality wood and/or finish enhances the aesthetics. My guess is the wall ultimately creates privacy and security for the location which is a good one either way. Great job once again Jim.
I like the wall…it’s no fun to have headlights shining into your house all night long from that busy road that turns right in front of the house.
Way to go Jim…isn’t it neat to see the plans you have in your head for a property become a reality? I can walk into a dated or trashed out house and picture in my head exactly what it will look like when done. A lot of buyers don’t have that vision and a top quality realtor (like Jim) can help out with that.
I just finished a remodel/flip in similar condition in San Bernardino county…was in escrow 1 week after listing:
Before pics: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3519865788043.2147584.1013976646&type=3&l=542218f933
After pics: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3653368285522.2150360.1013976646&type=3&l=9440dd9a0b
Fantastic video Jim – was that Brian on the job? That house looks great!
Chris