Prepared exclusively for Dustin
Clarity on Your Next Move,
at the Right Price & on Your Terms.
Following our conversation regarding your Tacoma home and the transition ahead this month, we’ve assembled your personalized market analysis. Let’s explore what the recent comparable sales mean for your equity, whether selling or continuing as an owner makes the most financial sense.
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Celeste shares a personal video walkthrough outlining the market conditions in Tacoma and how we approach navigating your upcoming transition this month.
Your Market Analysis
Your comprehensive Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) for 10224 B St E, Tacoma, WA 98445 is prepared and ready for your review. It establishes a data-backed valuation range of$393,300 – $458,600 based on recent verified Tacoma closed ramblers.
A Custom Strategy for Dustin
A Plan Built Around Your Next Chapter
With your Tacoma tenant transition occurring on the 28th, you stand at a pivotal juncture: capturing your equity in today’s active Tacoma spring market, or re-engaging property management. Here is how Celeste helps you make a completely confident, stress-free decision.
Vacant & Turnkey Transition
Once vacant on the 28th, we perform a complimentary turnover assessment to ensure the property is impeccably presented—maximizing buyer emotional impact without high out-of-pocket costs.
Sell vs. Rent Decision Matrix
We compare your estimated net cash outflow/proceeds against re-tenanting risks (vacancy, tenant turnover, landlord management) so you see exact figures for both paths.
Sotheby’s Strategic Launch
If selling is your best move, our complimentary cleaning, staging, professional photography, and targeted digital campaign place your home in front of qualified Tacoma buyers immediately.
Addressing Dustin's Priorities
Your Questions, Answered
Here are honest, practical answers to the specific topics raised during our recent discussion regarding your Tacoma property.
Celeste’s Perspective:
Once your tenant vacates on the 28th, Celeste will conduct a complimentary property walkthrough at 10224 B St E. Because you’ve already invested in a brand new roof, our focus will strictly be on light cosmetic prep, complimentary deep cleaning, and professional staging. We manage and coordinate every single vendor so you don't have to lift a finger during the transition.Market Analysis Findings — March 2026
What Recent Sales Tell Us About Your Home
$393,300 – $458,600
Tacoma East (98445) Single Family Rambler Benchmark
4 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,602 SF • 9,900 SF Lot • New Roof
Positions your home at the top of buyer searches for 98445
10018 B St E, Tacoma, WA 98445
Immediate neighborhood peer on B St E. Very similar single-level rambler footprint; closed within 14 days of listing after turnkey presentation.
10412 A St S, Tacoma, WA 98445
Slightly smaller 3-bedroom footprint with standard lot size. Demonstrates solid buyer demand in the low-to-mid $400Ks for well-maintained ramblers in 98445.
10115 C St E, Tacoma, WA 98445
Direct active competition one street over. Highlights the upper boundary of current active buyer expectations and sets the ceiling for buyer traffic.
Key Takeaways for Dustin's Property
Ramblers with 4 dedicated parking spaces and a large lot in 98445 are in high demand among first-time buyers and down sizers looking for single-level living.
Homes that undergo professional staging and neutral paint sell for 4%–7% higher than tenant-worn properties, yielding an additional $15,000–$25,000 in equity.
At a conservative valuation of $425,000–$445,000, your remaining $350,000 mortgage balance leaves substantial proceeds to support your next investment or goal.
Strategic Selling Plan
Dustin Dong
10224 B St E, Tacoma, WA 98445
Currently In Preparation
Your Plan Is Being Prepared
We’re preparing your property-specific recommendations and selling strategy for our upcoming appointment on Wednesday at 4:00 PM PST.
Your market analysis is already complete and ready for review. The full strategic selling plan — including timing, presentation, and a tailored launch sequence — will be finalized together during our Zoom meeting.
Market Analysis — Complete. Available now in the section above.
Strategic Selling Plan — In Preparation. Tailored to 10224 B St E.
Complimentary Marketing Media — Included. All staging, photography, and digital launch at no cost to you.
10224 B St E, Tacoma, WA 98445 — Single Family Brick Rambler
Marketing Lens
See Your Home Through a Marketing Lens
Highlight What Makes Your Home Stand Out
From your recent new roof to 4 dedicated off-street parking spaces and a generous 9,900 sq ft lot, we curate the standout features that distinguish 10224 B St E from competing Tacoma listings.
Help Buyers Picture the Lifestyle
Professional staging and lifestyle photography let buyers envision single-level living in your single family brick rambler — the kind of emotional connection that drives competitive offers.
Coordinate Presentation & Promotion
We align staging, positioning, and a targeted digital launch so 10224 B St E enters the market with purpose — at the right moment, to the right audience, with the right message.
The Process
A Thoughtful Plan. A Purposeful Launch.
Five coordinated steps, planned and managed entirely by Celeste, that position 10224 B St E for a purposeful market debut. These are planned services for your appointment discussion — not work already completed.
Clean & Stage
Complimentary cleaning and professional staging.
Epic Photography with Aerial
Professional imagery that showcases your home and its setting.
Lifestyle Video
A compelling story that helps buyers connect with your property.
Strategic Listing Launch
A coordinated introduction to brokers, lenders and buyers.
Digital Marketing Plan
Targeted promotion and follow-up designed to generate qualified interest.
A Recent Launch
Recent Case Study
A separate property — shown here to illustrate the strategic launch process in action. This is not Dustin's home.
Case Study Property
423 205th St SW #B, Lynnwood, WA 98036
“We don’t just list it, we launch it!”
Staging Portfolio
Properties Staged to Sell
Thoughtful staging brings each space into focus, helping buyers envision the possibilities of your home.
Staging examples shown are from other properties and are presented as portfolio examples — separate from Dustin's property.
Transformation Portfolio
Before & After: Renovation & Staging
Drag the divider to reveal how thoughtful renovation and professional staging transform a space. Examples are from other properties — presented to illustrate the impact possible for 10224 B St E.
Living & Formal Entertaining Area
Transforming tired tenant wear into an inviting, high-ceiling visual statement.
If We Move Forward Together
What’s Next
These are potential next steps — not actions you’ve already agreed to. We tailor every step to 10224 B St E and your specific goals.
- 01
Discuss and sign the appropriate listing documents.
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Prepare, clean, and stage the home as agreed.
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Schedule professional photography, aerial imagery when suitable, and lifestyle video.
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Review the marketing strategy and planned launch.
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Launch the listing and keep the seller informed.
Interactive Estimate
Your Estimated Net Proceeds
Explore an estimated range of proceeds from selling 10224 B St E. Adjust any field — the total recalculates instantly. This is an estimate only and should be reviewed with Celeste and your closing professionals.
Enter Your Figures
Computed amount: $12,750
Your Summary
Estimate only. Actual figures depend on final sale price, exact payoff, and negotiated terms. All staging, media, and marketing are complimentary — no out-of-pocket risk to you.
The Listing Appointment
What We’ll Review Together
Our listing appointment is an opportunity to evaluate a plan together — not a commitment to sell. We’ll tailor every topic to your goals and your property.
Current market position and pricing strategy for 10224 B St E.
The home’s condition and recommended preparation for a strategic launch.
Launch timing — including the impact of your tenant vacancy on the 28th.
Estimated selling costs and your net proceeds.
Selling versus continuing to rent — weighing the eviction experience and landlord risk.
Next steps that fit your goals, timeline, and equity targets.
Experience Matters. Strategy Matters More.
Your next move deserves thoughtful preparation, strong presentation, and clear guidance. Celeste brings these elements together in a strategy built around your property and your goals.
Celeste Zarling
Lifestyle & Real Estate Advisor · Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty
Let’s continue our conversation, Dustin.
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Pick a time that works for you. We’ll talk through your market analysis, the sell-versus-rent decision for 10224 B St E, and what a purposeful launch could look like.
November 2026
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Strategic Selling Plan
Dustin Dong
10224 B St E, Tacoma, WA 98445
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