🏡 Buyers Want Clean, Character & Potential: Why These Geelong West Auctions Smashed It

The Geelong property market is buzzing again — especially in Geelong West, where homes with character and potential are in hot demand. But there’s a crucial ingredient often overlooked in the rush to sell:

Presentation. And more specifically… professional cleaning.

At Pinkerton Property Care, we recently helped prepare two standout homes that went well above their price expectations at auction. Here's a look behind the scenes — and why cleanliness played a starring role.

✨ Case Study 1: 56 Catherine Street, Geelong West

Sold for $661,000 — that’s $42,000 above the price guide.
Two bedrooms, full of charm, and perfectly presented.

“Auction competition had rebounded to ‘like Covid times’ levels.” – Max Hardwick, Buxton Real Estate

This compact California bungalow won over buyers with polished floors, a cosy corner fireplace, and a fresh, clean feeling that invited people to see the potential. We gave it a deep internal clean before inspections and auction day, ensuring every room shone.

🧽 Case Study 2: 145 Elizabeth Street, Geelong West

Sold for $774,000, smashing its $649K–$699K range.
Three bedrooms and Melbourne buyers ready to renovate.

This retro charmer had exposed beams, timber floors — and loads of potential. But that only shows if the property is clean, fresh, and feels cared for.

We helped give it that edge with a full pre-sale clean, making sure buyers weren’t distracted by dust, grime or the dreaded "renovator's smell." Instead, they could see opportunity.

🎯 So, What’s the Takeaway?

Buyers will fall in love with charm.
But they’ll pay more when the home feels fresh, clean, and cared for.

Even a dated kitchen or worn bathroom will get more attention (and offers) if it's spotless.

That’s why agents and sellers across Geelong West, Highton, Belmont, Herne Hill, Newtown, Mount Duneed, Armstrong Creek, Leopold and Portarlington rely on Pinkerton Property Care.

We know what clean really means — and we deliver it.

💬 Thinking of Selling?

Whether you're 4 weeks out from listing or you’ve got a surprise open-home this weekend, we can help.
We offer:

✅ Pre-sale deep cleaning
✅ End-of-lease cleans
✅ Fast turnaround for agent deadlines
✅ Guaranteed return cleans if needed
✅ We can even collect the keys from the agent — no stress for you

📞 Call Hannah on 0447 714 140
📧 Or email team@pinkertonpropertycare.com.au
🌐 www.pinkertonpropertycare.com.au