CZ Celeste Zarling & Co.
Prepared Exclusively for Phillip
4214 S Kenyon St, Seattle, WA 98118
When we spoke, you shared that you're not in a rush — you're weighing whether selling makes sense alongside the strong rental income your home already produces. This page continues that conversation. My goal is to help you evaluate your next move with clarity, not pressure — so you can decide what's right for your home and your plans.
Your Questions, Answered
It's a fair question, Phillip, and exactly the one I'd want you to ask. Your tenants cover your costs at a 3% mortgage rate, so the rental income is real and meaningful. What I'll help you weigh at our listing appointment is the trade-off: the cash flow you'd give up versus the equity you could access now. We'll compare your annual rental income against your potential net proceeds, factor in the value of your 2022 remodel, and look at what that capital could do for you — including toward your new home. There's no wrong answer; my job is to give you the numbers so the choice is yours.
I appreciate you naming the number you have in mind. Rather than anchor to a round figure, I'd rather show you what the market is actually doing. Recent sales of comparable homes nearby have closed in a clear, evidence-based range, and your fully remodeled 5-bedroom, 3-bath layout is a meaningful differentiator. At our appointment, I'll walk you through those verified comparables, the premium your remodel and larger footprint could command, and an honest read on where buyer demand sits today. We'll talk about what's achievable and what it would take to get there — no inflated promises.
This is one of the most important pieces to get right, and the December lease expiration actually gives us a helpful window. We can plan a listing timeline that respects your tenants, coordinates showings thoughtfully, and aligns with the seasonality that tends to favor well-presented, move-in-ready homes like yours. At our appointment, we'll map out a few timing options — from listing before the leases end to launching just after — so you can see how each affects your sale and your tenants. You stay in control of the calendar.
Congratulations on the new home — that's a big milestone, and it changes the lens a little. With your next place settled, the question becomes what these proceeds are for: paying down the new mortgage, investing, holding as reserves, or something else. I'll bring a clear net-proceeds estimate to our appointment, built from your actual sale price, your remaining mortgage, and real selling costs — and we'll stress-test it together. You'll leave knowing what you'd walk away with at several price points, so whatever you decide, it's grounded in your numbers, not guesswork.
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Your Market Analysis
Our corner of South Seattle — the 98118 neighborhood around your Kenyon Street home — is currently a balanced market. That means buyers are active and serious, but homes priced and presented well are the ones that move cleanly. It rewards preparation, and your 2022 remodel puts you in a strong position.
Recent comparable sales nearby have closed in a clear, verifiable range, and the median time from listing to a pending offer is short — well under two weeks for well-presented homes. That tells us demand is real and that buyers are responding to move-in-ready properties like yours.
Because you're weighing a sale against holding for rental income, two numbers matter most: what your home could realistically sell for today, and what your estimated rent continues to be. I've pulled the recent closings and current competition so we can compare both side by side at our appointment — and connect them directly to your goal of deciding whether selling makes financial sense.
A Plan Built Around Your Next Chapter
You've already made your next home purchase, and your Kenyon Street property is performing well as a rental — so this isn't about rushing to a decision. It's about giving you a clear, personalized path forward, built around your actual situation.
I'll bring a side-by-side comparison of your annual rental income against your potential net proceeds, so you can see exactly what you'd keep and what you'd be letting go. It's the clearest way to answer whether selling makes financial sense for you.
Your tenants' leases end in December, and that's a real constraint we'll plan around — not work against. We'll map a few timing options that protect your rental income and your tenants while setting up a smooth, well-presented launch.
A listing appointment is a conversation, not a commitment. You'll leave with a clear picture of your home's market position, your estimated proceeds, and a plan you can act on — or set aside. The decision stays yours, every step of the way.
Your Strategic Selling Plan
Phillip Haggith
4214 S Kenyon St, Seattle, WA 98118
Your Strategic Selling Plan Is Ready
I've prepared your property-specific recommendations and selling strategy. Take a look before our appointment, and I'll walk you through every detail when we meet.
View Your Selling StrategyMarket Comparables
These are recently sold homes near your property, with similar features and square footage. Each links to its verified source so you can explore it directly.
Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,000 sqft
Just a few blocks from your home, this 3-bed/2-bath sold at $550,000. It's a useful floor for a straightforward sale in our area, though your 2022 remodel and larger layout position you above it.
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Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,100 sqft
A comparable 3-bed/2-bath that closed at $604,388. Similar square footage to public records for your home, which helps us anchor a realistic range for a buyer-financed sale.
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Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,100 sqft
Another nearby 3-bed/2-bath that sold at $600,000. Paired with the others, these recent closings give us a clear, evidence-based picture of what buyers are paying in our neighborhood today.
View on Zillow →First Look Strategy
Because your home is fully remodeled and tenant-occupied, we have a thoughtful option to explore together. A First Look approach would let us discuss preparation, timing, and a marketing strategy that introduces your home to the right buyers in a controlled, deliberate way — before a broader launch. It's one way to test buyer interest and refine our plan while keeping you in control of the timeline.
We can talk through whether this approach fits your goals at our listing appointment — there's no obligation, and it's simply one more option to consider.
See Your Home Through a Marketing Lens
Your home's 2022 remodel — done for your own use — is one of its strongest selling points, and it deserves to be presented that way. I'll help buyers see the quality and care you built into it, not just a list of features.
With a versatile 5-bedroom, 3-bath layout, we can highlight the spaces that make your property stand out — from the flow of the main living areas to the flexibility of the additional bedrooms — and help buyers envision the lifestyle the home offers.
I'll coordinate the presentation, positioning, and promotion so your home launches with purpose: every photograph, every line of copy, and every touchpoint working together to tell your home's story.
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.
Recent Case Study
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A separate recent project, shown for reference — distinct from your property.
Properties Staged to Sell
“Thoughtful staging brings each space into focus, helping buyers envision the possibilities of your home.”
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What's Next
If we decide to move forward together, here's what the path could look like. These are potential next steps — not commitments you've already made. We'll shape them around your timeline, your tenants' December lease, and your goals.
Whenever you're ready, Phillip, we'll take the first step together — on your terms.
Interactive Seller Net Sheet
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Estimated Net Proceeds
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What We'll Review Together
A listing appointment is simply an opportunity to review your options and make an informed decision. Booking a call doesn't commit you to listing your home — it's a conversation, focused entirely on what's right for you.
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“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.”
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Downloadable Personalized Summary
A personalized summary of your goals, the market analysis, key comparable insights, and recommended next steps — yours to download and review anytime.