CZ Celeste Zarling & Co.
Prepared Exclusively for Rong Guo8227 NE 196th St, Kenmore, WA 98028
Rong — it was a pleasure walking through your market analysis together. Whenever you're ready, here's how I'll help you weigh your next move, on your timeline and without pressure.
Take a few minutes to see the care, presentation, and storytelling I bring to every property I represent.
Rong, your home sits in one of Kenmore's most walkable and sought-after pockets — East Creek Village, where newer construction meets tree-lined streets and easy access to the lake, trails, and Bothell's growing downtown. That location is doing real work for your value.
What stands out from our analysis is that buyers are actively shopping your exact stretch of NE 196th right now. There are comparable homes listed for sale on your street, and a closely matched home nearby sold recently at a strong, verified price. That tells us demand is present — the question is how we position yours to stand apart from the competition.
A few things work in your home's favor: its five-bedroom layout, the 2016 construction, and the setting itself. How we prepare and present those strengths is what turns interest into an offer.
From our conversation, I know cashing out is on your mind — and that you're weighing the timing carefully. Here's how a listing appointment helps you make a clear, informed decision, with no pressure to commit.
With cashing out on your mind, our first conversation is about understanding what your home is worth in today's market and what that could mean for your next chapter. I'll bring the verified numbers so you can see the picture clearly.
You don't have to figure out the prep on your own. I coordinate complimentary cleaning, staging, photography, and video — so your five-bedroom home in East Creek Village is presented at its best, with the details handled for you.
You're not in a rush, and that's a strength. A listing appointment lets us map out a timeline that fits your life — whether that's a purposeful launch soon or simply being ready when the moment feels right.
A listing appointment is simply a chance to review your options together — it doesn't commit you to listing your home.
Book a Call NowBased on what you shared with me, here's how I'd approach what may be holding you back.
That's exactly the kind of question a listing appointment is built to answer, Rong. From our conversation, I know cashing out is on your mind, but you're not feeling pressured to move quickly. What I'd bring to our meeting is a clear read on what's happening on your street right now — there are active buyers shopping NE 196th, and a comparable home just sold at a strong verified price. We'll look at that together so you can decide whether the timing works for your goals, with no obligation to list.
Pricing is part math and part strategy, and I never want you to feel rushed into a number. At our appointment I'll walk you through the verified recent sales and the active competition nearby, and we'll talk through how buyers are likely to respond to your home specifically — its five-bedroom layout, the 2016 construction, and the setting in East Creek Village. You'll see exactly how a recommended range is built, and we'll only move forward when it feels right to you.
This is one of my favorite things to lay out, because for my sellers the preparation is complimentary. I coordinate complimentary cleaning and professional staging, professional photography with aerial imagery, and a lifestyle video — all part of the plan. At our meeting we'll walk through your home room by room and talk about what, if anything, would help it show at its best. There's no risk to you, and you'll know every step before we begin.
Then that's a perfectly fine outcome, and I'd rather you feel completely confident than rushed. A listing appointment is a conversation, not a commitment. My job is to give you a clear picture of your options — selling now, preparing and waiting, or even holding — so whatever you decide, it's an informed decision. If we meet and the right move is to wait, we'll have built the groundwork for whenever the time is right.
I researched three comparable properties near your home on NE 196th. These are the homes a buyer shopping your street would also be considering — so they're the most useful lens for our conversation.
Sold Oct 18, 2024
8234 NE 196th St, Kenmore, WA 98028
Single Family · 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,222 sq ft
Just a few doors from your home, this newer 2017 build is the closest match in the neighborhood — same street, similar five-bedroom layout, and comparable square footage. Its sale confirms the strength of this stretch of NE 196th for well-presented homes.
View on Redfin →Active Listing
8240 NE 196th St, Kenmore, WA 98028
Single Family · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,520 sq ft
Currently active on the same street, this home is your most direct competition. It's slightly larger, which makes how we position and present your home — its story, staging, and photography — especially important to a buyer comparing the two.
View on Redfin →Active Listing
8226 NE 196th St, Kenmore, WA 98028
Single Family · 4 bd · 4 ba · 3,375 sq ft
Directly across the street and another 2017 build, this listing rounds out the immediate competition. Together these three tell us buyers are actively shopping this exact pocket — so timing and presentation will matter when we launch yours.
View on Homes.com →If it's helpful, we could explore a First Look approach before any broad launch — a private, low-pressure way for us to discuss preparation, timing, and marketing strategy for Rong's home. It's simply an option to consider together; it doesn't commit you to anything, and it's not a guarantee of a particular outcome.
Book a Call NowRong Guo
Strategic Selling Plan8227 NE 196th St, Kenmore, WA 98028
“We're preparing your property-specific recommendations and selling strategy for our appointment.”
Your Plan Is Being Prepared
Your five-bedroom layout and the 2016 construction in East Creek Village give us a strong story to tell. Here's how I'd bring it into focus:
Complimentary cleaning and professional staging.
Professional imagery that showcases your home and its setting.
A compelling story that helps buyers connect with your property.
A coordinated introduction to brokers, lenders, and buyers.
Targeted promotion and follow-up designed to generate qualified interest.
These are planned services we'd coordinate together — not work already completed.
423 205th St SW #B, Lynnwood, WA 98036
“We don't just list it, we launch it!”
This is a separate property, shared to illustrate my approach — not your home or a guarantee of results.
“Thoughtful staging brings each space into focus, helping buyers envision the possibilities of your home.”
A look at how thoughtful renovation and staging can transform a space. These are illustrative examples, not your home.
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These results are estimates based on the figures you enter and should be reviewed with me and the appropriate closing professionals. They are not a guarantee of proceeds or a listing price.
These are the potential steps after we agree to proceed — not commitments you've already made. We'd shape each one around your timeline, Rong.
A listing appointment is an opportunity to review your options and make an informed decision. Booking doesn't commit you to listing your property.
Celeste Zarling
Lifestyle & Real Estate Advisor
Realogics Sotheby's International Realty
CLHMS · Guild Elite
American Dream TV Host
Your next move deserves thoughtful preparation, strong presentation, and clear guidance. I bring these elements together in a strategy built around your property and your goals.
Rong, our conversation is already underway — this is simply the next step. Choose a time that works for you from my live calendar below, and we'll review your market analysis, your options, and a plan built around your goals. No pressure, and no obligation to list.
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A personalized summary of your goals, the verified market findings, and the proposed approach — yours to review and keep.
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