Street Appeal
- Front hedge trimmed and shaped
- Overgrown shrubs reduced
- Lawn mowed and edges cleaned
- Driveway and entrance cleared
- Letterbox area tidied
- Weeds removed from paths and garden edges
- Green waste removed
Free Resource
For Auckland Vendors & Agents
Free Auckland Pre-Sale Garden Checklist
A simple guide to help homeowners, vendors and real estate agents prepare outdoor spaces before photography, open homes and auction campaigns.
- Photography Ready
- Agent Friendly
- Auckland Wide
- Fully Insured
The same outdoor presentation playbook we use for vendors and agents across Auckland.
The Vendor's Edge
First Impressions Start Outside
Before buyers walk through the front door, they've already formed an opinion.
A tidy, well-presented outdoor space can improve photography, increase street appeal and help create a stronger first impression. Use this checklist before listing your property for sale.
The Checklist
Five Quick Sections, Photo-Ready Results
Work top-to-bottom or skip to the section that matters most for your listing.
Garden Presentation
- Garden beds weeded
- Plants lightly pruned
- Large hedges reduced where required
- Low branches removed
- Outdoor areas swept and tidied
- Mulch refreshed if needed
Photography Preparation
- Bins removed
- Garden tools stored away
- Outdoor furniture positioned neatly
- Entry area clean and welcoming
- Hedges and gardens photo-ready
- Messy corners addressed
Open Home Preparation
- Lawn freshly mowed
- Hedges trimmed
- Paths clear and safe
- Garden waste removed
- Outdoor areas looking maintained
- Property presentation complete
When To Book A Garden Refresh
- Before real estate photography
- Before listing launch
- Before open homes
- Before auction campaigns
- Before settlement inspections
Done-For-You
Need Help Getting Market Ready?
The Hedge Guys specialise in helping Auckland homeowners prepare properties for sale. We handle the outdoor work so your listing is camera-ready on day one.
- Hedge trimming
- Hedge reduction
- Garden tidy-ups
- Green waste removal
- Property presentation
- Pre-sale outdoor refreshes
Free Download
Download Your Free Checklist
Pop in your details and we'll email the full Pre-Sale Garden Checklist straight to your inbox — ready to forward to your vendors, agents or property managers.
- Sent instantly to your inbox
- Easy to forward to vendors and agents
- Use it for every Auckland listing
For Real Estate Agents
Need a property photography-ready before a campaign launches?
We work with Auckland real estate agents, vendors and property managers to quickly improve outdoor presentation before photos, open homes and auction day.
FAQ
Common questions before you list
How soon before photos should I book?+
Ideally 24–72 hours before the photographer arrives. That gives lawns, hedges and garden beds time to settle and look freshly maintained on the day. If your timeline is tight, get in touch — we regularly fit in same-week jobs for agents and vendors.
Do I need a full garden makeover before selling?+
Almost never. Most properties just need a focused tidy — front hedge trim, lawn mow, weed and edge, plus green waste removed. The aim is photo-ready presentation, not a landscape rebuild.
What outdoor work adds the most value before sale?+
Front hedge trimming, lawn mowing and edging, driveway and entrance presentation, and removing all green waste. These four lift kerb appeal and photography quality more than any other outdoor work.
Can you quote from photos?+
Yes. Text a few wide and close-up photos to 021 239 8850, mention your suburb and target listing date, and we'll send a written quote — usually the same day.
Do you remove green waste?+
Always. Every quote includes full removal and disposal of green waste, so the property is left photo-ready.
Do you work with real estate agents?+
Yes — we regularly partner with North Shore and West Auckland agents preparing properties for photography, auction campaigns and open homes. We can invoice the agency or the vendor.
Ready to get your property market-ready?
Download the checklist, or send a few photos and we'll come back with a fast, no-obligation quote.