Sale-ready without overspending
We tell you what's worth doing before you list, then manage the trades through to the date your home goes on the market.
Four stages, one project manager
1. Free on-site assessment. Book online or call, and tell us the address and your sale timing. We walk through the property with you and give you a Sale-Ready Plan, a short written plan of what to do and what to leave before you sell: must do, worth doing, leave alone. You’ll know what buyers will notice and what you can skip.
2. Fixed-fee proposal. You get the scope, an estimated total cost with the assumptions behind it, and our fixed fee. The fee is locked in before any trade is engaged, and nothing goes ahead until you approve.
3. We manage the work. After you approve, we write a detailed scope of works for your sign-off and get quotes from trusted trades we’ve worked with for years. You choose, and you pay them directly. Your project manager schedules trades, materials and access around you and your sale date, checks quality and keeps you updated. Our recent projects took three to four weeks on site.
4. Photo-ready handover. Any defects are fixed by the responsible trade, then we walk through together. It’s ready for your agent’s photographer.
Who does what
Clear roles, start to finish.
Everyone knows what they’re responsible for, from the first walk-through to the final check.
Kudo Homes
Assessment, advice, cost estimate, scope, trade quotes, scheduling, coordination, quality checks and updates.
You
Approving the plan, scope and trades, paying the trades directly, and making decisions on time.
The trades
Their workmanship, licences and insurance, and fixing their own defects.
You pay our fixed fee to Kudo Homes, and you pay each trade directly for their work.
What you get with Kudo
Pre-sale preparation, planned and managed for you.
Spend only where buyers notice
The Sale-Ready Plan shows what to fix and what to leave alone, so you don’t spend more than you’ll get back.
Know the cost before you commit
An estimate with its assumptions and a fixed fee, agreed before any trade is booked.
Trades who respect your home
Skilled tradespeople who keep the site tidy and safe.
Work that fits your sale date
We plan back from the date your home goes on the market and only recommend work that fits the time you have.
One person to deal with
Your project manager coordinates the trades, checks quality and keeps you updated.
Every decision is yours
You approve the plan, the scope and the trades, and you can use your own trades if you prefer.
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What our clients say
AREAS WE SERVICE
We’re based in Keysborough and work within about 30 km, across Melbourne’s south-east, bayside and the Peninsula.
Kingston and Bayside: Aspendale, Aspendale Gardens, Beaumaris, Bentleigh, Black Rock, Braeside, Brighton, Carrum, Chelsea, Cheltenham, Dingley Village, Edithvale, Hampton, Heatherton, Highett, Mentone, Moorabbin, Mordialloc, Ormond, Patterson Lakes, Sandringham
Frankston and the Peninsula: Carrum Downs, Frankston, Langwarrin, Mornington, Mount Eliza, Seaford, Skye, Somerville
Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia: Berwick, Botanic Ridge, Clyde, Cranbourne, Dandenong, Doveton, Endeavour Hills, Hampton Park, Keysborough, Lyndhurst, Narre Warren, Noble Park, Pakenham, Springvale
Monash and Glen Eira: Ashwood, Caulfield, Chadstone, Clayton, Glen Waverley, Mount Waverley, Mulgrave, Murrumbeena, Oakleigh, Wheelers Hill
Knox, Whitehorse and Maroondah: Blackburn, Boronia, Box Hill, Burwood, Ferntree Gully, Knoxfield, Lysterfield, Ringwood, Rowville, Scoresby, The Basin, Vermont, Wantirna
Not on the list? Call us on 03 9124 9922 and we’ll let you know.
Book a Free Assessment
We’ll walk through your property, tell you what’s worth doing and what to leave, and give you a clear plan and timeline.
Or send us a few photos and we’ll tell you where to start.
Frequently asked questions
What is pre-sale preparation?
Pre-sale preparation means getting your property ready for the market with the right work, such as painting, flooring, repairs and kitchen or bathroom refreshes. It’s a refresh, not a renovation.
We focus on what buyers notice in photos and at inspections, and we tell you what isn’t worth doing. We plan the work, bring in trusted trades and keep it on track, so you don’t have to manage it yourself.
Can I pay from the sale?
We can refer you to a specialist finance provider, with no repayments for the first 6 months. Approval and terms are set by the provider. The amount is repaid, and fees or interest may apply.
Who do I pay?
You pay our fixed fee to Kudo Homes, and you pay each trade directly for their work.
Can I use my own trades?
Yes. Most clients use ours because we’ve worked with them for years, but you’re free to use your own.
Do I get a say in the work that gets done?
Yes. It’s your property, and every decision is yours.
We recommend what’s worth doing for buyers in today’s market, show you the trade quotes, and only go ahead with the work you approve.
Will it be ready when my home goes on the market?
We plan everything back from the date your home goes on the market, and only recommend work that fits the time you have.
Does Kudo Homes work on investment properties?
Yes. We work with owners preparing any property for sale, including investment properties.
We help you decide what’s worth doing, and what isn’t, so you don’t spend more than you’ll get back. The focus is a refresh that helps the property present well, not a full renovation.
Other questions?
Can’t find your answer on our FAQs page? Contact us and we’ll get back to you.
Selling
your property?
Pre-sale preparation
Know what's worth doing, and what to leave alone
We assess your property, tell you what’s worth doing and what to leave, estimate the cost, and manage the work through to the date your home goes on the market. We bring in trusted trades and keep it all on track.
