1 | Gardens that pop in a dry climate
Choose water-wise, hardy greenery and mulch heavily so your photos and first opens look lush. Fresh edging, neat lawn lines and simple pots by the entry lift perceived care. A Saturday morning of trimming, mulching and sweeping paths pays off.
- Mulch garden beds for colour and moisture control
- Prune for light, frame windows and outdoor entertaining areas
- Pressure clean paths and drive, remove cobwebs and leaf litter
2 | Light sells | brighten every room
People buy with their eyes and their emotions. Bright, even lighting photographs better and feels cleaner at an open.
3 | Declutter, then stage
Clear benchtops, remove bulky furniture and let rooms breathe. If the home is vacant, professional styling lifts perceived value and broadens buyer appeal. I recommend Spice Staging — a local family team out of Denmark — for modern, coastal staging that photographs beautifully.
- Hide personal photos, trophies and excess décor
- Use neutral bed linen and a consistent palette
- Consider full staging for vacant homes to set scale and lifestyle
4 | Smart timing | launch before holidays
Aim to photograph in late spring and launch into the holiday lead-up when buyers are planning moves for the new year. The calendar matters. We’ll time professional photography for the best light and match open times to your target buyer.
5 | Pre-sale reports | de-risk and speed up
Order a combined building + timber-pest report before launch. For less than a thousand dollars you remove unknowns, shorten due diligence and keep momentum when the right offer appears. Fewer surprises, stronger price confidence.
6 | Mid-range refresh that returns
A tidy cosmetic scope can add meaningful value without overcapitalising. Think fresh mid-range carpet from Trevor’s Carpets, crisp paint, new handles and tapware. Keep it simple and consistent so it photographs as a cohesive update.
7 | Price strategy | competition over guesswork
We’ll use live buyer feedback and local evidence to set a strategy that invites competition. Clear pricing signals and momentum consistently drive better outcomes than top-heavy asks that stall early.
Quick prep checklist
- LED globes throughout | add dimmers in living areas
- Declutter each room | hire short-term storage if needed
- Garden trim, mulch, edge and pressure clean hard surfaces
- Book building & timber-pest report before launch
- Touch-up paint, door hardware and silicone in wet areas
- Professional photos booked for late-afternoon light