CZ Celeste Zarling & Co.
Eight bedrooms, three bathrooms, six of them already earning — it's time to see what that story is worth, Tian. I'm so glad we had the chance to talk. This page continues that conversation.
Prepared Exclusively for Tian Jin Li
3447 15th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
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A short introduction to how I approach selling homes like yours.
Your Market Analysis
Tian, in our last conversation you told me you're considering cashing out — converting the equity and the $40,000–$50,000 of annual rental income you've built into your next move. That's a smart instinct to follow, and the market right now gives us a genuine opportunity to do it well.
Renovated homes on your block of 15th Avenue and the streets around it have been closing briskly. Buyers are actively paying for move-in-ready condition, light-rail proximity, and the kind of multi-level, income-capable layout that's rare in this part of Seattle. Your corner lot and LR1 zoning add another layer of appeal — both to owner-occupant buyers and to investors who understand the rental math you already live with.
I pulled the recent closed sales and current competition nearest to your home so you can see exactly how comparable properties are being received. I'll never put a number in front of you that I can't stand behind — but I will help you read what these sales mean for your timing and your goals.
A Plan Built Around Your Next Chapter
Six rented bedrooms at $600 a month add up to real annual cash flow. I'll help you weigh what keeping that income means against what cashing out could unlock for your next chapter.
There's no urgency here beyond your own. Whether your next move is this season or next year, we can shape a plan that lets you move when it suits you — and your renters — best.
A listing appointment isn't a commitment to list. It's a conversation where we look at your real numbers, your real options, and your real goals — and you decide what feels right.
Your Questions, Answered
That's exactly the right question to be asking, Tian. The rental income your home generates right now is real value — and it's the kind of value not every buyer will see. Part of my job is positioning your property so the right buyer understands what those six income-producing bedrooms are actually worth. At our listing appointment, we'll look at the comparable sales together, talk through how different buyers might value that income stream, and decide whether selling now or refining your timing better serves your goals. No number goes in front of you that we haven't earned with data.
I'm glad you raised this, because it's the heart of your decision. Your home is generating $40,000–$50,000 a year, and that's not nothing. The honest answer is that keeping versus selling depends on where you want your energy and your equity to go next — and that's a conversation, not a calculation I'll run for you in isolation. At our appointment we can model a few scenarios side by side: what continuing to rent looks like over the next few years, what selling and redeploying that equity could look like, and what each path means for your timeline. You'll leave with clarity, not a push.
Less than you might think, and I'll carry most of the weight. My plan begins with complimentary cleaning and professional staging, then moves into photography, aerial imagery, and a lifestyle video that tells your home's story the way a buyer needs to hear it. I'll walk through your property with you and flag only the things that genuinely move the needle — no invented to-do lists. We'll cover the exact preparation steps and the timeline that fits your renters at our appointment, so nothing is a surprise.
You don't have to be — that's the whole point of starting with a conversation. A listing appointment is where we explore your options, not where you sign anything away. If, after we've looked at the numbers and the plan, you decide the timing isn't right, that's a perfectly good outcome. I'd rather you feel confident and informed than rushed. We can always pick the plan back up when the moment feels right to you.
Market Comparables
Sold$875,000
Sold Recently (May 2026)
Single Family · 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,680 sq ft
Located on your exact block with near-identical square footage (2,680 sq ft vs your 2,700 sq ft). While this home closed at $875,000 as a standard residential layout, your home's eight-bedroom renovated configuration and $40,000+ income profile appeal directly to multi-generational buyers and premium cash-flow investors seeking turnkey returns.
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Sold$840,000
Sold (Closed Spring 2026)
Single Family · 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,330 sq ft
Just steps down 15th Avenue on a similar street frontage. This property demonstrated high buyer demand for renovated craftsman homes in North Beacon Hill, selling swiftly. Your home offers significantly more functional capacity, three full finished levels with separate entry access, and superior rental cash flow.
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Sold$925,000
Sold (Aug 2025)
Single Family · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,800 sq ft
Located on 15th Avenue S in North Beacon Hill, this 1,800 sq ft home commanded $925,000 ($514/sq ft) on a smaller 1,543 sq ft lot. Your property provides a much larger 2,700 sq ft renovated footprint, an 8-bedroom layout generating $40,000–$50,000 in annual revenue, and a generous 4,791 sq ft corner lot with LR1 zoning.
View on sourceA thoughtful beginning
Some of my clients prefer to begin quietly — preparing their home, refining the timing, and shaping the marketing strategy before a listing ever goes live. If that appeals to you, we can talk through what a First Look approach could look like for your property and your goals.
This is simply an option to explore together. I won't make any promises about eligibility, results, or a particular outcome — what I will do is help you understand whether it fits your timeline, and how it could shape the preparation and marketing conversation we'd have at our listing appointment.
Your Strategic Selling Plan
Tian Jin Li
3447 15th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
Your Plan Is Being Prepared
We're preparing your property-specific recommendations and selling strategy for our appointment. I'll walk you through the full plan — tailored to your home and your goals — when we meet.
Available at your listing appointment
Marketing Lens
Your corner lot on 15th Avenue, the three finished levels, the dual kitchens, and those eight spacious bedrooms are the details I'll lead with — the ones that make your property genuinely uncommon in this market.
Staged rooms, lifestyle video, and aerial views of your Beacon Hill setting will show buyers not just a house, but the way life could feel here — close to light rail, close to the city, with income already built in.
A purposeful launch means every piece — photography, narrative, broker outreach, and digital promotion — works together to put your home in front of the right buyer at the right moment.
The Five-Step Listing Process
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 the services I plan for your home — not work already completed.
Recent Case Study
423 205th St SW #B, Lynnwood, WA 98036
We don't just list it, we launch it!
A separate recent listing — shown here as an example of my launch approach, not your property.
Properties Staged to Sell
"Thoughtful staging brings each space into focus, helping buyers envision the possibilities of your home."
Before & After
The transformation
Elevated lighting, intentional furniture placement, and architectural sightline optimization.
What's Next
These are the potential steps after we've talked and you feel ready to proceed — not commitments you've already made. Your timeline and your terms lead the way.
Discuss and sign the appropriate listing documents.
Prepare, clean, and stage the home as agreed.
Schedule professional photography, aerial imagery when suitable, and lifestyle video.
Review the marketing strategy and planned launch.
Launch the listing and keep you informed every step of the way.
Interactive Seller Net Sheet
Enter your own figures and the estimate updates instantly. I've left the fields blank — these are your numbers, not mine.
These results are estimates based on the figures you enter and are for illustrative purposes only. We'll review your actual numbers together, and I'll connect you with the appropriate closing professionals before any decisions are made.
What We'll Review Together
A listing appointment is simply an opportunity to review your options and make an informed decision. Booking it doesn't commit you to listing your home — it's the conversation where everything becomes clearer.
Experience
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."
Let's talk
Tian, whether you're ready to move this season or still weighing whether selling makes sense alongside the rental income you've built, let's find a time to talk it through. Pick a moment that works for you below — no pressure, just clarity.
Celeste Zarling — Listing Appointment
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Downloadable Personalized Summary
A personalized overview of your goals, the market findings, and the selling approach I'd recommend — yours to keep and review on your own time.
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