How We Achieved an 80% ROI for Our Belmont Seller - in 2 Weeks

This is the kind of result we absolutely love - because it’s what every seller wants. At 21 Highland Crescent, Belmont, we took a home with solid foundations and completely transformed it in just over two weeks from start to finish. The outcome? Sold in seven days, an approximate 80% return on investment - and a new street price record at $1,650,000.

This wasn’t just about improving a property - it was about positioning it perfectly for the Belmont market.

The home itself - a modern four-bedroom plus study on 350sqm - had great potential, but it was being held back in a big way. There was significant wear and tear, most of the finer details from the original build hadn’t been completed (including basics like skirting boards), and the backyard was completely unusable - especially for families in a family-focused area like Belmont.

That matters here.

This pocket sits within the Tingalpa State School catchment - a highly regarded local school. It's also right on the cusp of Belmont State School and Gumdale State School. Belmont is surrounded by quality kindergartens, parks, and sporting clubs, making it incredibly attractive to young families looking to settle long-term.

But buyers in this market aren’t looking for a project. They’re looking for something that feels complete.

They want family-friendly living close to parks, schools and sporting clubs, with the convenience of being walking distance to Belmont Village Shopping Centre for everyday essentials, and just minutes to Westfield Carindale - a major drawcard for buyers in this area.

And importantly - they’ll pay more for it.

A Full Transformation - Start to Finish

We stepped in and took full control of the entire process.

In just over a week, we delivered a complete transformation. Fresh paint throughout, upgraded lighting to create warmth and functionality, cabinetry repairs, and finishing all those incomplete elements that made such a difference to how the home felt. Outside, we completely reworked the yard into a functional, low-maintenance space designed specifically for families and pets — turning what was previously unusable into a genuine lifestyle feature.

We updated window furnishings to maximise natural light, then had the home professionally cleaned and styled by our in-house team so everything felt cohesive, elevated, and ready for market.

This wasn’t a quick tidy-up - it was a strategic, full-scale pre-sale transformation designed to eliminate buyer hesitation, create emotional connection, and position the home at a premium level in the market.

Seven days after going live, it was sold.

How to Maximise Your Sale Price in Belmont

The biggest mistake we see sellers make across all suburbs is underestimating how much presentation impacts their final result.

Buyer behaviour isn’t purely logical - it starts online, and it’s driven by emotion.

If your home doesn’t stand out in photos and video, buyers don’t engage. And if they don’t engage, they don’t inspect. It’s that simple.

And once they do walk through the door, the decision is made quickly.

Can they see themselves living there?
Does it feel complete?
Or does it feel like work?

That moment is where price is either built - or lost.

Because when a home feels unfinished or high-maintenance, buyers hold back.
But when it feels move-in ready, functional, and well considered, they lean in - and that’s when competition starts.

Achieving a premium price never comes down to just one thing - it’s the full presentation working together:

• A home that feels completely move-in ready

• Clean, finished, and professionally styled

• High-quality photography and video that stops the scroll

• A targeted digital advertising campaign that reaches the right buyers

• And strong local exposure that builds momentum

When all of that is aligned, we don’t just attract buyers - we create competition between them.

And that’s exactly how we move from a standard result to a premium one.

Most Agents Don’t Deliver Service Like This

The reality is, other agents don’t offer you an end-to-end service.

They’ll either list your home as-is without showing you how to maximise its value, or they’ll give you a list of things to do - then leave you to organise trades, manage timelines, fund the works, and hope it all comes together.

Styling? Coordination? Oversight? That’s usually left entirely up to you.

We take a completely different approach.

We guide you on exactly what will add value - then we handle everything.
Trades, timelines, finishes, styling - the entire process managed for you under one clear strategy.

No guesswork. No stress. No gaps.

Belmont Market Insight

Keryn Osgerby is the #1 Agent in Belmont (awarded by realestate.com.au and RateMyAgent) with proven results in Hillcroft Estate and across the suburb.

What we’re consistently seeing is this: the homes that present flawlessly, feel complete, and align with what local buyers are looking for - are achieving significantly stronger results.

We’re also setting record results in Belmont’s most sought-after pockets, particularly where homes appeal to families prioritising school catchments, lifestyle convenience, and move-in-ready living.

Buyers in Belmont aren’t just buying a home - they’re buying into a lifestyle. And when a property delivers that from day one, they compete for it.

Thinking of Selling?

If you’re considering selling, the biggest opportunity isn’t just listing your home - it’s preparing it properly.

Our process is designed to show you exactly what your property could achieve with the right strategy behind it - and then handle everything needed to get you there.

👉 Start with a free appraisal and strategy session

Because the right preparation doesn’t just improve your sale - it completely changes the outcome.