A three-bedroom house in Kelmscott has sold for $730,000 – $80,000 above vendor expectations – after Carol Tuckett from Sherlock Homes Group deployed strategic pre-market preparation.
The property at 10 Olmar Place attracted eight offers through a private treaty campaign that ran for just seven days before contract exchange on 12 November 2025.
Carol’s approach centred on maximising presentation quality before the property hit the market, utilising her agency’s in-house renovation team to complete all outstanding maintenance work.
Strategic preparation drives premium result
The three-bedroom, one-bathroom house with single garage underwent comprehensive preparation including professional cleaning and renovation work to ensure it entered the market in optimal condition.
“The owner was absolutely thrilled with the result,” Carol said.
“Securing $730,000 for the property was a staggering $80,000 above their initial expectations.”
The vendor premium came from a deliberate strategy of addressing every detail before marketing commenced, leaving no outstanding maintenance issues that could deter buyers or reduce perceived value.
Eight offers in competitive campaign
The private treaty campaign generated strong buyer interest, with eight formal offers submitted during the seven-day marketing period.
“It was mainly a combination of our in-house renovation team and the owner also presenting the property after she had it professionally cleaned,” Carol said.
“There was no outstanding maintenance jobs to be done on the property. The level of presentation was very high for this property.”
The successful buyer submitted the highest offer, allowing the vendor to achieve a result significantly above their initial expectations in a competitive negotiation environment.
Market context
The sale reflects strong demand in Kelmscott’s property market, where three-bedroom houses continue to attract multiple buyers. Domain data indicates relatively quick property turnover in the 6111 postcode, suggesting a competitive environment for well-presented homes.
The $730,000 result positions the property within Kelmscott’s broader market range while demonstrating the premium buyers will pay for homes presented to a high standard with no deferred maintenance.
About the agent
Carol Tuckett from Sherlock Homes Group brings over 20 years of sales and customer service experience to her real estate practice in Kelmscott, Camillo and Roleystone. She specialises in helping sellers maximise property value through strategic preparation, drawing on her personal renovation experience to identify value-adding opportunities. Visit Carol’s website or call Carol on +61 419 944 160.
