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Paul Linger and Jim Caldwell are considered by clients and peers alike to be leading experts for the Greater Palm Springs area. They are both full-time residents and experience the market on a daily basis, giving them keen insight across the valley’s array of cities and communities all of the way down to the neighborhood-specific level. This unparalleled knowledge truly sets them apart from the competition - having closed over $250 million in sales since 2018.

Always focused directly on their clients, Paul and Jim recognize that every customer is different and has unique real estate goals. By truly listening and understanding their clients’ needs, they are able to create positive and successful experiences, whether a client is seeking a year-round residence, vacation home or investment property.

Paul and Jim believe that a high level of communication leads to a high level of success, not to mention very happy clients. They pride themselves on tailoring communication to each individual client's personal preference, ensuring that everyone is always up to date on the latest information and actions.

Buying and selling property in California can be complicated, which is why Paul and Jim guide every client through each step of the process with personalized concierge-caliber service in order to successfully cross the finish line.

The Caldwell & Linger Group were named by Palm Springs Life as a 'Top Real Estate Team' for 2022 and 2023.

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Meet Paul Linger

Paul Linger is genuinely committed to serving each client with impeccable, first-class service that markedly results in each clients real estate dreams coming true!  As Principal of The Caldwell and Linger Group at Compass, Paul exhibits his proficient counsel, keen insights and the highest level of integrity and resourcefulness when advising his clients on all real estate matters. He truly loves “The Desert Lifestyle” and fully enjoys sharing his intimate knowledge of the rich culture, architecture, and charming character of the distinctive communities within the Coachella Valley. Highly skilled in the acquisition and marketing of Architecturally Significant, Luxury Residential, Golf & Country Club Communities, Condominium and Investment Properties, Paul ultimately ensures that each client receives outstanding representation, crucial in-depth local market knowledge, and truly extraordinary results. 

Paul elevates the real estate experience by offering an inspirational vision and lifestyle perfectly aligned to his client’s specific real estate goals.  Through his love of architecture and interior design together with a deep understanding of design aesthetics, he excels at helping his clients to visualize and enhance the living space to meet their personal requirements.  In being very connected and involved with the community, he offers a commanding perspective into The Desert’s amazing features and loves introducing his clients to the best in shopping, entertainment or cultural events, vibrant restaurants, theater, art galleys, schools, and recreational opportunities.  In serving his relocating clients seeking to move to other regions throughout the nation, Paul has an established network designed to comfortably facilitate their move to a new residence.  Whether it is evaluating the pros and cons of each property, analyzing current market data, or conducting further research to disclose all facts that may affect or influence a property; being proactive, Paul delivers a smart, solution-driven, collaborative approach.

Paul’s clients trust in his thorough, competent, and insightful counsel and accurate assessment.  For Paul personal relationships in life are paramount and he considers it is an honor that his client’s value and trust in his expertise and professionalism to represent them.  He is very diligent in providing constant communication and is always extremely attentive, accessible and responds promptly to his clients.  Delivering responsive, confident results with a strategic, impactful approach are all part of Paul’s distinguished style in always accomplishing truly elevated achievements for his clients.        

Meet Jim Caldwell

Driven by a deep understanding that buying or selling a home is a life-changing experience and not merely a simple business transaction, Jim Caldwell is dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized service for all of his clients throughout the Greater Palm Springs area. He works relentlessly on their behalf to help them achieve and often surpass their real estate goals, drawing upon his broad knowledge of the market and process.

Jim has become a sought-after source for real estate services in the Coachella Valley since moving here in 2017 by representing sellers and buyers with their residential and income properties, whether they are seeking a year-round home, a seasonal escape or an investment. Professional, results-driven and always friendly, he provides full-service assistance and unparalleled guidance throughout each step of every transaction.

Before following his heart to Palm Springs with his husband and their rescue dog, Blondie, Jim enjoyed life along the East Coast, growing up in Charlotte, North Carolina and living in Boston and Atlanta at various times. He graduated from the University of North Carolina and has enjoyed a career in real estate that spans more than 30 years. Commercial real estate, specifically managing portfolios and immense transactions for large corporations on a global scale, was his speciality until he moved to the desert and discovered the rewards of helping others with residential properties.

Jim has fully embraced the enviable desert lifestyle, spending as much of his free time as possible enjoying the beauty of each season, hiking the area’s miles of trails, and exploring Palm Springs and the valley during memorable adventures with his family.

Meet George Klenkar

Real estate agent George Klenkar knows that the best way to provide personalized customer care is to let his clients know that they are understood and appreciated as unique individuals. Moving from Ohio to New York and then to California, one of George’s greatest life lessons was learning the value of adapting his approach as needed to successfully assist clients with a wide variety of needs while forging strong relationships along the way.

After graduating from New York City’s prestigious Columbia College, George quickly found his niche in luxury retail. He built a rewarding 27-year career at the famed Cartier jewelry house, where varying positions and projects took him all across the United States, Europe and Asia. His business travels gave him endless opportunities to provide service tailored to clients and colleagues from a wide array of backgrounds.

When George discovered Palm Springs and experienced the incredible beauty of the desert, he soon realized that he could translate his skills of service to the realm of real estate. He thrives on helping people feel understood when dealing with something as personal and important as buying or selling a home, and he finds the connections he makes to be deeply fulfilling. The enthusiastic feedback that he consistently receives from his clients validates his efforts and motivates him to continue to serve at the highest, most personalized level possible. 

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I recommend George highly.  He was everything we could have asked for in an agent for out-of-state buyers.  We met George at an open house he was hosting, and while ...
Dave S.
George Klenkar did an incredible job of finding the exact condo I was hoping for. He answered all my questions with the location, the pricing and neighborhood. He to...
Warren R.
I had a fantastic experience working with Paul Linger in 2019 and again in 2023, in buying and then selling my very first property in Palm Springs, CA. Paul is thoug...
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