Bentleigh: an inherited home, ready for sale in two weeks
Project Type: Renovate to Sell
Project
ID
48JAS
The situation
The owners had inherited a dated two-bedroom home in Bentleigh and wanted to sell. They knew its condition would hold it back, but they had no renovation experience and didn’t know where to start.
What we did
We walked through the home with the owners, worked out what buyers would notice, then brought in the trades and ran the job to the campaign date. The owners didn’t have to find, brief or chase a single trade.
- Full interior repaint in a neutral scheme to lift the natural light
- Polished timber floors
- Kitchen and bathroom refreshed with paint and a tile clean, no structural changes
- Fireplace and leadlight doors refreshed
- New tiles in the laundry and toilet
- Exterior soft wash, front and back landscaping, tree trimming and fresh mulch
- Professional clean and staging
- Unwanted furniture and household items rehomed rather than sent to landfill
What we left alone
The bathroom was dated, but clean, tidy and working. A new one would have cost around $18,000 more, and for this home in this postcode it wasn’t worth it, so it stayed as it was. Knowing what to leave is as important as knowing what to do.
THE NUMBERS
- CoreLogic estimated value range before work started: up to $725,000 (see below)
- Preparation spend: $36,000
- Work completed in: two weeks
- Final sale price: $888,000 (realestate.com.au)
Thinking of selling? Book a free on-site assessment and we’ll tell you what’s worth doing, and what isn’t.
Kudo Homes — Preparing your property for sale, managed for you.
What you get with Kudo
Pre-sale preparation, planned and managed for you.
Smart Sale Preparation
Clear, market-led decisions focused on how buyers experience the home.
Buyer-Focused Presentation
Considered finishes selected for broad market appeal.
Vetted Trades
Skilled, respectful tradespeople who respect you and your home.
Clean Job Sites
Work areas kept tidy, safe, and respectful throughout preparation.
Clear Communication
You’re kept in the loop from start to finish no surprises.
Expert Project Coordination
We coordinate decisions, trades, and timing to keep preparation efficient and outcome-driven.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
- We assess your property
- We recommend what’s worth doing
- We manage everything through to completion
How it works
1Free assessment
We walk through the property with you and talk through what’s worth doing.
2Your plan and fee
Scope, an overall cost estimate and our fixed fee.
3Trade quotes
You choose from our trusted trades and pay them directly.
4Managed for you
Trades, timing and quality, through to your campaign date.
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.
Renovate to sell FAQ's
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
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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.
