Choosing a Bothell Realtor: Local Property Details and a Clear Negotiation Plan
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By Chandra Kaladhar Vennapusa | eXp Realty | Washington license 130593
Choosing a Bothell real estate agent starts with the property and the decisions you need to make. Ask for an explanation of the local comparisons, the information still to verify and the process from your first conversation through closing.
I am Chandra Kaladhar Vennapusa with eXp Realty. I help Bothell buyers and sellers evaluate their options, prepare for negotiations and plan the next steps. These are the questions I welcome in an agent interview.
Start with the actual address
A mailing address or neighborhood label is not enough to establish every property detail. Ask which jurisdiction and county records apply, how to confirm school assignment, and where to verify permits or planned changes. Use the responsible agency for the answer that matters to your property.
For everyday convenience, compare the actual route to work and other regular destinations. A city-wide description cannot tell you how a particular address will fit your schedule.
If you are selling, ask how buyers will compare your home
A defensible pricing discussion explains the alternatives a buyer can choose now, alongside relevant completed sales. Condition, layout, presentation and the timing of those transactions all deserve attention.
Ask what work should happen before photography and what is unlikely to justify its cost. Agree on how you will receive showing feedback and when the plan will be reconsidered. Your agent should explain the reasoning behind a recommendation so you can make an informed decision.
If you are buying, compare resale and new construction carefully
A new home and a resale home can create different questions about completion timing, inspections, included features and immediate maintenance. Compare what is actually included before deciding which option represents better value for your circumstances.
If a builder offers incentives, request the complete terms and ask your lender to explain the financing comparison. Discuss representation early and confirm who each professional represents. Important commitments should be understood before you sign.
Bothell seller case study: 4126 187th Place SE
I represented the seller of 4126 187th Place SE, Bothell, WA 98012 (MLS 1902305). The home was offered at $1,560,000 and went under contract after a few days on the market. The MLS record shows five cumulative days on market and a pending date of March 21, 2022.
The sale closed on April 22, 2022, for $1,750,000—$190,000 above both the original and final asking price, approximately 12.18% above asking.
My role: listing agent / seller representative.
Original and final asking price: $1,560,000.
MLS cumulative days on market: 5.
Pending date: March 21, 2022.
Closed sale: $1,750,000 on April 22, 2022.
Price above asking: $190,000 (approximately 12.18%).
The short market time refers to reaching a contract; closing occurred later. This historical result provides a specific example of my Bothell seller-representation work and a starting point for discussing the strategy appropriate to your property and current competition.
Sources: MLS 1902305 listing, selling-information and listing-history records supplied for this article support the asking and sale prices, market-time figure and transaction dates. Chandra Kaladhar Vennapusa confirmed listing-agent representation and the short time to agreement. Reviewed October 25, 2026.
Bothell seller representation: 21819 33rd Dr SE
I represented the seller of 21819 33rd Dr SE, Bothell (MLS 2054180). The home closed on June 1, 2023, for $1,750,000. My production report records a list price of $1,749,950 and nine days on market.
The sale was $50 above the report’s list price. This example demonstrates a completed $1.75 million seller-side transaction; it is not presented as a substantial above-asking premium.
Sources: supplied agent production report, using the report figures confirmed by Chandra; public listing-agent credit. Reviewed October 25, 2026.
Bothell seller case study: 3811 194th Place SE
I represented the seller of 3811 194th Place SE, Bothell (MLS 2333667). My production report records a list price of $1,399,950 and a completed sale at $1,470,000 on April 4, 2025—$70,050 above asking, approximately 5.00%. The report records six days on market.
This completed sale provides another example of my listing work at a higher price point in Bothell, with both the comparison baseline and closing date stated.
Sources: supplied agent production report, using the report figures confirmed by Chandra; public listing-agent credit. Reviewed October 25, 2026.
Bothell multiple-offer seller case: $330,000 above asking
I represented the seller of 19312 37th Ave SE #A, Bothell (MLS 1890973). The home received multiple offers and sold for $1,280,000 against the $950,000 list price recorded in my production report—a $330,000 premium, approximately 34.74% above asking.
My role: listing agent / seller representative.
Report list price: $950,000.
Closed sale: $1,280,000 on March 29, 2022.
Above asking: $330,000 (approximately 34.74%).
Days on market recorded in the report: 5.
Multiple offers: confirmed from my account of the transaction.
Source: supplied agent production report, Listed | In-House Sold section, for prices, dates and market time. Chandra Kaladhar Vennapusa confirmed that multiple offers were received. This is a historical result, not a promise for a future listing.
Bothell multiple-offer seller case: $315,050 above asking
I represented the seller of 19224 37th Ave SE #A, Bothell (MLS 1924692). The property received multiple offers and closed on June 3, 2022, for $1,215,000. The report’s list price was $899,950, making the sale $315,050 above asking, approximately 35.01%.
My role: listing agent / seller representative.
Report list price: $899,950.
Closed sale: $1,215,000 on June 3, 2022.
Above asking: $315,050 (approximately 35.01%).
Days on market recorded in the report: 2.
Multiple offers: confirmed from my account of the transaction.
Source: supplied agent production report, Listed | In-House Sold section, with multiple offers confirmed by Chandra Kaladhar Vennapusa. These figures describe the completed transaction in its 2022 market context; they do not establish a result for another home.
Bothell multiple-offer seller case: $250,500 above asking
I represented the seller of 17216 31st Dr SE, Bothell (MLS 1912004). The property received multiple offers and closed on May 4, 2022, for $1,450,000. Against the $1,199,500 list price in my production report, that was $250,500 above asking, approximately 20.88%.
Report list price: $1,199,500.
Closed sale: $1,450,000 on May 4, 2022.
Above asking: $250,500 (approximately 20.88%).
Days on market recorded in the report: 1.
Multiple offers: confirmed from my account of the transaction.
Source: supplied agent production report for listing representation, prices, closing date and days on market. Chandra Kaladhar Vennapusa confirmed multiple offers. This result reflects this property and its 2022 market conditions.
Bothell multiple-offer seller case: $206,000 above asking
I represented the seller of 18620 40th Ave SE, Bothell (MLS 1758096). The home received multiple offers and sold for $1,356,000 on May 19, 2021. My production report records a list price of $1,150,000—a $206,000 premium, approximately 17.91% above asking.
Report list price: $1,150,000.
Closed sale: $1,356,000 on May 19, 2021.
Above asking: $206,000 (approximately 17.91%).
Days on market recorded in the report: 5.
Multiple offers: confirmed from my account of the transaction.
Source: supplied agent production report, Listed | In-House Sold section, for listing representation, prices, closing date and market time. Chandra Kaladhar Vennapusa confirmed multiple offers. These historical figures provide a concrete example of seller representation; pricing a home today requires current comparable sales and competition.
Bothell buyer case study: 3808 209th Place SE
I represented the buyer in the purchase of 3808 209th Place SE, Bothell, WA 98021 (MLS 2240186). I negotiated a purchase price of $1,900,000, and the sale closed on July 2, 2024.
The original asking price was $2,097,000, placing the completed purchase $197,000 below the original asking price. The final listing price was $1,997,000, so the purchase was also $97,000 below the final asking price.
My role: buyer broker, identified as Chandra Kaladhar Vennapusa with eXp Realty.
Original asking price: $2,097,000.
Final listing price: $1,997,000.
Closed purchase price: $1,900,000 on July 2, 2024.
Difference from original asking price: $197,000; difference from final listing price: $97,000.
The original and final asking prices provide two distinct reference points for this negotiation outcome. Neither asking price is an independent valuation, and the result does not predict the terms available for another property.
Source: MLS 2240186 listing and selling-information records supplied for this article; buyer representation and negotiation confirmed by Chandra Kaladhar Vennapusa. Reviewed October 25, 2026.
Bothell multiple-offer case study: 9322 Lot 10 NE 173rd Place
I represented the buyer in the purchase of 9322 Lot 10 NE 173rd Place, Bothell, WA 98011 (MLS 2192796). In a multiple-offer situation with strong competition, I helped my buyer secure the home they wanted. The purchase closed on May 31, 2024, for $1,675,000.
My role: buyer broker, identified as Chandra Kaladhar Vennapusa with eXp Realty.
Buyer objective: secure the desired home in a competitive multiple-offer situation.
Original and final asking price: $1,599,990.
Closed purchase price: $1,675,000 on May 31, 2024.
Purchase price relative to asking: $75,010 above the asking price.
The outcome was a completed purchase of the buyer’s chosen home despite competing offers. For a buyer considering a competitive property, this example can begin a discussion about priorities, an acceptable price and the tradeoffs involved in pursuing the home.
Source: MLS 2192796 listing and selling-information records support the representation, prices and closing date. The multiple-offer circumstances and successful outcome were described by Chandra Kaladhar Vennapusa. Reviewed October 25, 2026.
Bothell buyer representation: 4011 198th Place SE
I represented the buyer in the purchase of 4011 198th Place SE, Bothell, WA 98012 (MLS 2279353). This four-bedroom home closed on October 29, 2024, for $1,655,650.
My role: buyer broker, identified as Chandra Kaladhar Vennapusa with eXp Realty.
Property: four bedrooms, 2.75 bathrooms and 2,597 square feet, as recorded in the listing.
Closed purchase price: $1,655,650.
Closing date: October 29, 2024.
Source: MLS 2279353 listing and selling-information records supplied for this article, with buyer representation confirmed by Chandra Kaladhar Vennapusa. Reviewed October 25, 2026.
My documented production and what it measures
In the 2026 RealTrends Verified Washington individual-agent ranking by sales volume, I am ranked No. 10 statewide. My RealTrends profile reports $83.78 million in sales volume and 71 transaction sides, based on 2025 sales data. These are annual production figures across my business; they are not totals for Bothell alone.
For 2024 production, I was recognized as eXp Realty’s No. 1 individual agent in the United States by sales volume. The official announcement, published March 24, 2025 reports $101,252,631 in sales volume and 98 transaction sides. This recognition is specific to eXp Realty’s U.S. individual-agent sales-volume category.
Within that RealTrends profile, my Bothell rankings are No. 1 by transaction sides and No. 2 by volume. These are production rankings for the stated period; they do not mean every reported transaction occurred within Bothell or establish a particular client outcome.
You can also read my background and ask how my experience applies to your price range and property type. A useful consultation connects the record to a practical plan.
Frequently asked questions
What should a Bothell seller ask before choosing an agent?
Ask which comparable properties support the suggested price, what preparation is recommended, who approves expenses and how the marketing plan will be reviewed.
Can you help me evaluate a builder offering?
Yes. We can discuss the property, included features, timing and negotiation questions, with lender or legal review where appropriate.
What information should I send before a consultation?
Send the property address if you have one, whether you are buying or selling, your expected timing and your main questions.
Client feedback on a long-term working relationship
In his client feedback, Hareesh Sarma described a relationship spanning five transactions in five years. He emphasized honest advice, professionalism and feeling comfortable making decisions.
“Our journey started in 2020, and this was our fifth transaction together in five years.”
— Hareesh Sarma, Google review excerpt
Discuss your Bothell move
Tell me your property type, timing and priorities. We can discuss the decisions ahead and whether my approach fits your needs. Explore my Bothell real estate services or request a consultation. You can also call (630) 487-6316.
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