Prep to Profit Briefs
Properties we've prepped, with the work done and the uplift it produced. No spin, no selective reporting — just receipts.
Average uplift per home
$155,000
vs. unprepped sale
Average prep spend
2%
of property value
Pay on settlement
80%
of clients choose to
Return on prep spend
6.5x
average across documented homes
Statistics based on documented client outcomes from completed SellSmart projects, 2025–2026. Average prep spend reflects typical project costs as a percentage of property sale value. Pay-on-settlement option is subject to eligibility and third-party finance approval. Individual results vary by property, market conditions, and prep scope.
How we do it
Built around Matterport's spatial capture technology. SellSmart is the first company globally to build a homeowner ecosystem on this infrastructure — turning a single 3D scan of your home into accurate quotes, faster decisions, and proven results.
i. Prepare
SellSmart pays for a Matterport digital twin of your property — inside, outside, condition, and measurements captured to scale. One scan, used by every quoting trade. No site visits, no missed details.
ii. Compare
For every service, the platform sources three fixed-price, fully itemised quotes from vetted local trades — reviewed by our success team and laid out side-by-side so you can compare and decide with confidence.
iii. Sell smart
No upfront cost on most projects — 80% of clients defer payment until settlement through our finance partners. Plus an independent review of agent strategy, fees, and performance to guide your final list decision.
We empower people, connect people, and replace guesswork with proof.
Location
Kareela, NSW
Prep Uplift
+$235,000
The work
All internal walls were repainted, new carpet installed, and the property styled for maximum buyer appeal. A major garden clean-up and external house wash were carried out to enhance kerb appeal.
Location
Doncaster, VIC
Prep Uplift
+$235,000
The work
The home was fully repainted internally, with woodwork repainted externally. New carpets and hybrid flooring were installed throughout, downlights added, and the property was professionally staged to create maximum buyer appeal.
Location
Beaumaris, VIC
Prep Uplift
+$160,000
The work
All walls were repainted and a new kitchen benchtop installed. Selected external surfaces were painted, garden maintenance completed, and the home staged for inspections. A full external house and pergola wash finished the campaign.
Location
Frankston, VIC
Prep Uplift
+$140,000
The work
The property was fully repainted internally and externally, including the brickwork. New hybrid flooring and lighting were installed, a second-hand kitchen sourced and fitted, and roller blinds added to complete the presentation.
Location
Frankston South, VIC
Prep Uplift
+$120,000
The work
Internal painting was completed, with external brickwork and fences also painted and rendered where required. The home was staged for inspections, with general handyman works and garden maintenance completed throughout.
Location
Seaford, VIC
Prep Uplift
+$120,000
The work
Fully painted internally and externally, with existing floors sanded and finished in an invisible finish. The bathroom was renovated, the home was professionally styled, and garden maintenance completed to enhance overall presentation.
Location
Narre Warren, VIC
Prep Uplift
+$75,000
The work
All internal surfaces were repainted with a single coat, new carpet installed, blinds replaced, and the property was professionally styled. Garden maintenance was completed to support overall presentation.
Common questions
The questions we hear most often on the first call. If yours isn't answered here, request a free Prep to Profit Call — we'll give you a real answer about your specific property.
Yes. SellSmart is 100% free for home sellers — from your first call through to settlement. We earn revenue from trades and agents only when a project succeeds, which means we're aligned with your outcome, not your wallet. No hidden fees, no commission-grabs, no upfront costs.
When you book a project, SellSmart pays a Matterport-certified scanner to capture your home in 3D — inside, outside, condition, and measurements to scale. The scan takes 1–2 hours on-site. Trades then quote off the same dataset, which is why we can hit accurate quotes in 24 hours without coordinating multiple site visits.
No. SellSmart is 100% neutral on agent selection. We review your shortlist's strategy, fees, and recent performance to help you decide — but you choose. No referral fees skew our recommendations.
Most prep work can be funded now and paid back from your sale proceeds at settlement — nothing out of your pocket upfront. We partner with established Australian funders including CampaignAgent, Property Credit, Rello, Realty Assist, and RealFlow. Approval is subject to each provider's eligibility criteria; the SellSmart team helps you compare options.
SellSmart currently services Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and Western Australia, with new regions added regularly. If you're outside these states, reach out — our team will let you know if your area is in our pipeline.
No general minimums or maximums. Whether you have a clear plan and just need help connecting with the right trades, or you're starting from scratch and don't know where to begin — SellSmart is built for both. Some clients do a $5,000 paint refresh; others run $80,000 full-prep campaigns.
Every trade in the SellSmart network is checked for licensing, insurance, and on-platform reputation. Clients rate work after every project, and underperforming trades are removed. The only way for a trade to stay in the network is to keep delivering.
You can use SellSmart purely for the agent comparison and selling-strategy review — no prep work required. The agent guidance, suburb research, and sale-cost calculations are free regardless of whether you take on any prep at all.
Your home, your numbers
A free fifteen-minute call with a SellSmart strategist. We'll review your home, walk you through what we'd prep, and give you a realistic uplift estimate — no commitment.
Request a Prep to Profit Call →
Free for home sellers, all the way to sale.