Arielle’s career has been built within the luxury residential real estate market, where she spent six years working behind the scenes on some of the Pacific Northwest’s most notable home sales. Prior to launching First And Main Woodinville, Arielle served as Operations Director for one of the Eastside’s most respected luxury real estate teams, overseeing the preparation, marketing, and execution of more than $500M in residential transactions. Her experience includes working with premier waterfront estates and architecturally significant homes across the Seattle and Eastside markets.
Throughout her career, Arielle has collaborated closely with top tier industry professionals to ensure each property is thoughtfully prepared and presented at the highest level. Her work has been defined by precision, discretion, and attention to detail, with a strong emphasis on creating a seamless and elevated experience for both clients and collaborators.
Today, Arielle brings that same luxury level service and strategic mindset to every client she represents. As a founding member of the First And Main Woodinville office, she focuses primarily on Issaquah, Sammamish Plateau, Snoqualmie, Woodinville, Bellevue, and Kirkland. For Arielle, real estate is ultimately about people helping clients navigate important decisions with clarity and confidence while building lasting relationships along the way.
Hello, I’m Sara Zhu, a bilingual real estate professional serving the Seattle and Eastside markets.
With over eight years of experience as a licensed CPA before launching my real estate career since 2016, I bring a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and a high level of professionalism to every transaction. I am passionate about helping buyers and sellers navigate one of life’s biggest decisions with clarity, confidence, and peace of mind.
Fluent in English and Mandarin, I work with a diverse client base and understand the importance of clear communication in today’s international market. My business is built largely through referrals and repeat clients, reflecting the trust, care, and long-term relationships I value deeply.
I am committed to providing thoughtful guidance, strong negotiation, and personalized service throughout every step of the process — always with my clients’ best interests in mind.
Outside of real estate, I enjoy spending time with my family. I also love coffee, fashion, painting, piano and tennis.
Zoe’s background in real estate spans both residential brokerage and large-scale institutional property operations, giving her a unique perspective on how to evaluate and position real estate from both a homeowner and investment standpoint. Earlier in her career, she represented buyers and sellers across the Eastside residential market, guiding clients through the purchase and sale of homes in many of the communities she serves today.
In parallel with residential sales, she held leadership roles managing multifamily and mixed-use real estate portfolios across Washington State, overseeing more than $2 billion in managed real estate assets. Her experience includes working on complex projects ranging from multifamily communities to luxury residential towers. She was responsible for underwriting multi-phase development projects, analyzing asset performance, preparing strategic marketing and leasing plans, and collaborating with ownership groups and development teams on some of the region’s largest real estate initiatives.
This institutional experience allows her to approach every transaction with a deep understanding of market dynamics, investment performance, and long-term property value. Prior to returning fully to real estate brokerage, she also held a leadership position with Delta Air Lines, where she managed large operational teams and delivered premium service experiences for clients around