Why Homeowners Sell with Jim & Donna Klinge

It's hard to get to know a real estate agent based on their website, social media platforms, and/or a quick phone call. We always recommend sellers read reviews from past clients in order to gather a further understanding on what it's like to work with the agents.

Here's what our previous sellers shared about their experience working with us!

Sold in Carmel Valley, 92130

We 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!

Steve & Lisa

Bought & Sold Multiple Homes in Carlsbad 92008 and 92011

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.

Bill & Linda

Sold in Oceanside, 92054

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.

Sold in San Diego, 92129

Jim and Donna Klinge helped us sell our home in San Diego, and they did an amazing job. They are both very knowledgeable about the real estate market here in San Diego, and they guided us through the process and made us feel comfortable at every step along the way. They were so efficient that we were able to sell our house quickly for a great price. Their team got us everything we needed to make the entire process run smoothly. The Klinge Realty Group is great to work with and we highly recommend them.

Sold in Oceanside, 92056

Jim & Donna Klinge helped us sell our home of 30 years in Ocean Hills. We were very happy with their service and would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone looking for an Honest, Knowledgeable, Skilled, Informed Efficient realty team. Both Jim & Donna were so helpful in different ways and complemented each other's skills. Thank You both for all your help!!!

Jaime & Heather

Bought & Sold in Carlsbad, 92008

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.

Bob & Vicki

Sold in Encinitas, 92024

Simply stated, Jim and Donna Klinge are outstanding, knowledgeable real estate professionals. They know the market extensively and what it takes to sell a property or to buy one. They identify and address the little things that will make a property sell. More importantly, they are caring and compassionate people who work hard for their clients. By the way, they are also excellent negotiators. Recently, we sold and closed our Village Park condo in 4 weeks--all thanks to them. If you want an outstanding real professional to work with, talk to Jim and Donna.

Mark & Honey

Sold in Oceanside, 92056

We were very apprehensive about selling a rental property. We haven't sold any home in over 20 years. I reached out to friends and neighbors, and they recommended Jim and Donna Klinge. I was nervous, not knowing what to expect. Jim came by, calm, collected and professional. No pushing, no hard sell, no exaggerated expectations. Once the process started, Donna held my hand, answered every question, dealt with all the issues so I didn't have to....all in all, I cannot say enough about the service, the warmth and the ease of working with Jim and Donna. I highly recommend them, in fact, I wouldn't go anywhere else.

Sold in Vista, 92084

Jim and Donna Klinge were great to work with. I had reached out to the Klinge Realty Group to help me sell my father's house. I don't even live in California, much less the Vista area, and they were great. Specifically, I can't say enough about their knowledge of the local market (really helped with setting the price and with all the local contractor support that I needed to sell my dad's house).

Tom & Kerry

Sold in Terramar, Carlsbad, 92008

Jim and Donna Klinge rate very highly in all categories of residential real estate; honest, helpful, knowledgeable, easy to work with, know the business, experienced in all aspects of residential real estate. Thank you for all you accomplished from the beginning of the process to the end!

Sold in San Marcos, 92078

We’ve followed Jim’s Bubbleinfo blog since the 2006 housing bubble. After he helped us buy in 2017 we stayed in touch and Team Klinge were the obvious choice when it came time to move. They guided us through the preparation of the house, including a kitchen refresh - Donna and Lisa skillfully managed the various contractors for us after we had moved out of state. Donna’s excellent attention to detail and regular communication made the whole process run smoothly from a distance.

Jim’s market knowledge, expert negotiating skills and candid opinions, together with Donna’s responsive communications and problem solving, set them in a league of their own. Highly recommended!

Tony & Alison

Sold in Oceanside, 92056

We were so blessed to work with Jim and Donna Selling our Oceanside home, they literally made the entire process so easy and I cannot recommend them enough! We unfortunately started with a different agent, and it did not work out, Jim and Donna stepped right in and made us feel so comfortable and confident and got us top dollar, and even a bidding war on our home! We were in contract in less than a week of our house being listed. If you have a house to sell or you know someone who does, do yourself a favor and go right to the BEST! You won’t regret working with this amazing team!

Why Homeowners Sell with Jim & Donna Klinge