Celeste ZarlingLifestyle & Real Estate Advisor
Prepared Specially for Abinash Sarangi

Maximized Value & Zero Tenant Stress for Your Bothell Investment

20409 123rd Ave NE, Bothell, WA 98011

You have the updated market analysis in hand. Let's talk through what it means for your target list window after your tenants move out this late August/September—and how minor, high-ROI updates can position your property toward its $1.25M potential.

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No pressure • Purely informational Zoom consultation • Respectful of current tenants

Strategic Roadmap

A Plan Built Around Your Next Chapter

Having already purchased and moved into your new home, your Bothell rental property is ready for its final cash-out chapter. Here is how we align preparation, pricing, and tenant timing to protect your asset and maximize your return.

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Seamless Tenant Transition Timing

Your occupants plan to move out around late August or September. We will keep marketing, photography, and open house activities completely off-site until they have fully vacated—ensuring zero tenant friction or disturbance.

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Targeted, High-ROI Cosmetic Touch-Ups

Rather than extensive remodeling, we focus on smart, high-leverage refreshes—such as fresh interior paint, updated light fixtures, or flooring touch-ups—to elevate your 2,217 sq ft home toward top-tier Bothell comps.

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Buyer Matching & Strategic Launch

By tapping into Realogics Sotheby’s active pre-qualified buyer database and optional NWMLS early exposure, we can generate early demand and present clear offers when you are ready to go active.

Addressing Your Specific Priorities

Answers Tailored to Your Bothell Property

Clear solutions to your timeline, tenant considerations, and pre-qualified buyer strategy.

We respect your tenants' privacy completely. All preparation, professional photography, and public marketing will be scheduled for late August or September after they have officially moved out. During our upcoming Zoom call, we can review floorplans and initial details virtually so no strangers enter the home while it is occupied.
Market Analysis Evaluation • October 2026

What Recent Sales Tell Us About Your Home

A thorough evaluation of your Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) prepared for 20409 123rd Ave NE (2,217 sq ft, 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 2007 built).

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Active ListingMLS #2571236

20233 124th Avenue NE

Bothell, WA 98011 (Same Street / Community)

List Price:$1,049,000
Price / Sq. Ft:$421 / sq ft
Specs:4 Beds, 3 Baths • 2,493 sqft
Year Built:2007 (46 Days DOM)
Celeste's Positioning Note:Direct neighbor built in 2007. Larger floorplan but offered in original condition. Sets our active baseline at $1.05M before cosmetic upgrades.
Closed SaleMLS #2537769

17602 35th Drive SE

Bothell, WA 98012 (King's Corner)

Closed Price:$1,000,000
Price / Sq. Ft:$459 / sq ft
Specs:4 Beds, 2.5 Baths • 2,179 sqft
Sold Date:July 21, 2026 (8 Days DOM)
Celeste's Positioning Note:Nearly identical size (2,179 sq ft vs your 2,217 sq ft). Sold in just 8 days, demonstrating strong buyer appetite for turn-key homes in this size bracket.
Closed SaleMLS #2518462

18923 99th Place NE

Bothell, WA 98011 (Arborstone)

Closed Price:$1,199,900
Price / Sq. Ft:$545 / sq ft
Specs:4 Beds, 3 Baths • 2,202 sqft
Sold Date:Sept 17, 2026 (71 Days DOM)
Celeste's Positioning Note:Proven 98011 benchmark selling near $1.2M ($545/sq ft). Demonstrates that buyers in Bothell willingly pay top-tier pricing when finishes and presentation align.

Key CMA Takeaways for Your Bothell Property

1. Baseline FloorUn-updated 2,200–2,400 sq ft homes in Bothell currently list between $1,000,000 and $1,050,000.
2. Upper Tier PotentialUpdated, high-presentation homes in 98011 command $1,199,900 to $1,250,000 ($500+ per sq ft).
3. The Refresh StrategyMinor, targeted updates after tenant move-out allow us to bridge the gap from $1.05M to your $1.25M expectation.

Data source: NWMLS Comparative Market Analysis for 20409 123rd Ave NE (Report Date: Oct 5, 2026).

Optional Early Marketing Strategy

Could the NWMLS First Look Option Fit Your Timing?

First Look is an optional NWMLS listing stage that allows your home to be marketed for up to 21 days while we finalize cosmetic prep after tenant departure—building early buyer excitement before an Active public launch.

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Early Exposure

Visible to all NWMLS brokers and pre-qualified buyers while final paint or cleaning touch-ups wrap up.

02

Seller Control

Showings occur only at your direction and timing—ensuring zero unexpected disruptions.

03

Market Testing

Test price response from serious buyers before accumulating public Days on Market (DOM).

We will discuss on our Zoom call whether First Look makes sense for your late August/September timeline.
What We Will Accomplish

Turning Information Into a Clear Next Step

Booking an initial Zoom consultation is an opportunity to evaluate options with no obligation.

Review Home Updates

Review photos or floorplans to identify 2 or 3 high-leverage, low-cost updates that give your 2,217 sq ft layout maximum curb appeal.

Map Tenant Departure

Coordinate exact dates around late August/September so prep work starts smoothly the moment your tenants vacate.

Finalize Pricing Strategy

Establish an exact list price recommendation and review buyer database matching to target your $1,250,000 goal.

Shareable Summary Document

Download Your Personalized Selling Plan

Save a clear, formatted PDF summary of your custom Bothell market analysis, key comparable sales, and tenant-friendly preparation roadmap to review or share with family.

Ready When You Are, Abinash

Let's Plan Your Next Chapter

Select a convenient time below for a 30-minute Zoom consultation. We will discuss market positioning, update recommendations, and tenant timing so you have complete clarity before taking any action.

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Initial 30-minute Zoom with Celeste Zarling to review market positioning, tenant timing, and high-ROI updates for 20409 123rd Ave NE.

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