★★★★★
An engaged, guiding partner from beginning to end“From the get go, Steve Lowe from Agent Team inspired confidence through his very personable and professional approach.”
Seller · HoltRateMyAgentHome/Selling/Renovate before selling
Renovate before selling
Spend where it pays.Skip what does not.
The right preparation can add far more than it costs. The wrong renovation can cost you twice. Steve came to real estate from the building trade, so you get honest, practical advice on what to do, what to leave and what it should cost.
967+Homes sold
82Sold in 12 months
30Median days on market
4.9From 476 reviews
1%Top of Canberra agents
17KBuyers on our database
The challenge
What makes this
sale different
You are not the first to face this, and there is a well-worn path through it.
01
Not knowing what buyers pay forPaint and gardens often return more than a new kitchen.02
OvercapitalisingSpending more than the market will give back.03
Finding and managing tradesQuotes, schedules and quality control take time you may not have.04
Paying for it up frontPreparation costs can be hard to fund before the sale.How we help
A builder's eye,
before the sign goes up
- A walk-through with a former builder. We look at the home the way buyers and building inspectors will.
- A prioritised list. Must do, worth doing and not worth it, with rough costs for each.
- Trades quoted and managed. Painters, landscapers, carpenters and cleaners organised and checked.
- Funding available. Through SaleFunder, sale-related costs can be funded and repaid at settlement.
- Styling to finish. Full or digital styling so buyers see the potential straight away.
- Building report up front. So surprises are found and handled before buyers find them.
Your plan
Step by step,
start to finish
01Walk-throughA builder's eye over the whole home.
02Plan and quoteA prioritised list with costs and expected return.
03FundPay now, or repay at settlement.
04Works and stylingTrades managed to a deadline.
05LaunchA campaign that shows off the transformation.
No overcapitalising. No guesswork. Just the work that pays.
The 4 Ps · Process, presentation, promotion, price
Invest a little.
Sell for a lot more.
Our team runs all of it, from the building report to buyers at the door. Press play and watch the investment go in and the result come out.
ProcessPresentationPromotionPrice
Invested in preparation$0Nothing spent yet
Expected price$800,000As is
Buyer enquiries18As is
Days on market58As is
Illustrative example. Every home gets its own plan, so costs and results vary.
Your lead agent runs all of it.
Trades quoted, booked and managed, with nothing to pay until it sells if you fund it through SaleFunder.
The framework
Four pillars of
a better sale
01PresentationFirst impressions set the price.
- Repairs and minor works that pay for themselves
- Decluttering, styling and digital styling
- A builder's eye on what to fix and what to leave
- Trades coordinated and funding available
02PromotionThe right buyers, not just more buyers.
- Coming soon signboards and early database alerts
- Premium listings on Allhomes, Domain and realestate.com.au
- Six more portals, social campaigns and reels
- Our 17,000-strong buyer database and buyers' agents
03PricingStrategy, not guesswork.
- Comparable, market and emotional value
- A launch price that creates competition
- Method of sale chosen for your home
- Decisions made on buyer evidence, weekly
04ProcessEvery buyer handled, every offer worked.
- Every enquiry called, emailed and texted
- Private buyer pages with contract and reports
- Weekly reporting and a private campaign page
- Negotiation, exchange and settlement managed
Proof, not promises
Watch how
it sold
Real campaigns, real strategies and real prices. Tap to play.
4.9
In our clients' words
From 476 RateMyAgent reviews, plus verified reviews on realestate.com.au. Swipe or use the arrows.
★★★★★
Communication was fantastic“Steve and Tiff went above and beyond handling every detail with absolute professionalism, nothing was too much. They kept in touch and communicated with me throughout the process and after every open house.”
Seller · HigginsRateMyAgent★★★★★
Genuine and supportive“Working with Steve, Tiff and the team was a fantastic experience. They were honest, knowledgeable, and always easy to communicate with.”
Seller · HoltRateMyAgent★★★★★
Great communication and guidance for first time seller“From start to finish there was great communication about what to expect and how the process would go.”
Seller · BruceRateMyAgent★★★★★
Happy to have enlisted Agent Team“Steve, Tiffany and the team were wonderful, professional at every level and approachable. Open houses were at different times which suited many.”
Seller · HoltRateMyAgent★★★★★
Look no further!“We had a great experience with Steve from The Agent Team. He came on board at the right time and were able to achieve a fantastic result for us with selling our property.”
Seller · HarrisonRateMyAgent★★★★★
Professional and transparent“Steve was professional, approachable and transparent during the entire selling process.”
Seller · HoltRateMyAgent★★★★★
Verified review“Fantastic knowledge and help, Steve advised us and always got back to us quickly when we sent him a message.”
Seller · Surf Beach, NSWrealestate.com.auFAQ
Questions
we get asked
How much should I spend before selling?
Often less than you think. Cosmetic work like paint, gardens, lighting and minor repairs usually gives the best return. We give you a prioritised list with rough costs at the appraisal.
Can you organise the trades?
Yes. We source quotes, schedule the work and check it is done properly, so you are not managing builders while you prepare to move.
How does funding work?
SaleFunder can fund sale-related costs such as preparation, styling and marketing, repaid at settlement. Terms are set by SaleFunder and we will walk you through them.
Do I need a building report before selling?
In the ACT a building and compliance report is part of the contract for houses. Getting it early means any issues are known and handled before buyers raise them.
Read more
From
the blog
7 Ways to Maximise the Value of Your Weatherboard Home for SalePreparing to sell your weatherboard home? Discover seven simple cosmetic changes that can make a big difference in buyer appeal and increase your property’s value.→Selling in Amaroo: how preparation turned 8 days on market into $860,00043 Magenta Square, Amaroo sold for $860,000 after just 8 days, unconditional.→Why Styling Your Home Helps Achieve a Faster, Higher Sale PriceDiscover how home styling attracts buyers, from decluttering and brightening spaces to highlighting key features.→
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Meet the A Team
You choose who leads.
You get all of us.
Pick the agent you click with. Whoever leads, you get the whole team behind your sale: strategy, data, creative, buyer follow-up and settlement, working as one unit.
Steve Lowe
Director · Licensed agent
Often leads: Homes that need work before they sell, and the more complex moves.
Came to real estate from the building trade, so he can tell you which repairs pay for themselves and which do not. Leads strategy and negotiation across the team.
Tiff Mills
Sales agent
Often leads: Families relocating, upsizing or downsizing.
Runs campaigns and buyers day to day: open homes, follow-up and every detail in between. Warm, energetic and very organised, which sellers notice.
Victoria McLaughlin
Sales agent
Specialises in: Selling investment properties.
Years on the investment side of property mean she knows what investors need from a sale. A big dog lover, so if you've got a dog, you're her kind of client.
Mac McLeanNew Business Manager. Market data, comparable sales and buyer matching.
Jackie HunterOperations Manager. Agreements, compliance, contracts and settlement.
Nej CalimagPhotography & Videography. Photos, video, reels and every piece of creative.
RL
Ria LawrenceAdministration Assistant. Bookings, reports, signboards and brochures.
No preference, or need a private inspection or a meeting instead? Use our booking page and pick any of us.
Book a time with the team →Book an appraisal
Let's build the right plan
for your sale.
An Agent Team appraisal is not just a price on a page. It is a tailored sales strategy session for your home, free and with no obligation. Here is what you walk away with.
Likely price rangeBacked by recent sales near you, not an online estimate.
Best method of saleAuction, private treaty or pre-market, and why.
Preparation adviceWhat to fix, style or leave, and what it costs.
TimingWhen to launch, and how to line up your next move.
Marketing directionWhere your buyers are and how we reach them.
Pre-market optionsTesting demand with our database before launch.
Your net resultCommission, marketing and costs laid out clearly.
Next stepsA written proposal to read in your own time.
Or call the office on 02 6152 8374. Choosing an agent is easy: meet the A Team.