How a MakeGood partnership helps you win listings, strengthen campaigns, and
add value without adding workload.
How does partnering with MakeGood Co work?
You introduce us to a vendor preparing to sell — or bring us in once you've won the listing. We assess the property, produce a report, and (if the vendor proceeds) manage the preparation works to your campaign timeline. You stay focused on selling; we make the asset ready to perform. There's no cost to the agency, and we co-ordinate around your schedule, not the other way around.
What's actually in it for me as the agent?
Three things. You win more listings, because we remove the upfront-cost objection that makes vendors hesitate. You run stronger campaigns, because a well-prepared property with a clean building report attracts more competition and fewer lowball offers. And you protect your deals, because surprises in a buyer's inspection are far less likely to unwind a sale. A stronger result is also a higher sale price — which speaks for itself at your next listing presentation.
Do you really carry the vendor's costs until settlement? How?
Yes. Through our finance arrangement, the preparation works — and, where it suits, the campaign marketing spend — can be carried and repaid at settlement. The vendor pays nothing upfront to get to market. For you, that means the conversation about money stops being a barrier to winning the listing. We'll walk you through exactly how it's structured for a given property.
Will this delay my campaign?
No — the model is built around listing timelines. The assessment is fast and the report is delivered within 48 hours. Most preparation works run two to four weeks depending on scope, and we plan them against your launch date. If the timeline is tight, we tell you upfront what's realistic.
Can I give the building report to buyers?
Yes. The signed building report is yours to use in the campaign — for vendor disclosure and to share with prospective buyers on request. It answers the "what's wrong with it?" question before it becomes a negotiation, which supports your price guide and reduces hesitation in the room.
Do you deal with my vendor directly, or through me?
Whichever you prefer. Some agents introduce us and step back; others stay across every step. We keep you informed throughout and never cut across your relationship with your client. You own the listing — we're the preparation partner behind it.
Do you work with competing agencies in the same area?
We partner selectively. We'd rather build a strong, ongoing relationship with the right agency in an area than spread thinly across competitors. If you're interested in your suburb, it's worth talking sooner rather than later.
What does it cost the agency?
Nothing. Our fees sit with the vendor's preparation works, structured to be paid at settlement. Partnering with us costs you no money and no time — just an introduction when a property would benefit.
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For Vendors
If you're preparing to sell — what the assessment is, what it costs, and what you
walk away with.
What exactly is a Pre-Sale Profit Audit?
It is an on-site, strategic walkthrough by a highly qualified Building Specialist who analyses your property through the precise lens of both a premium buyer and a technical property consultant.
Instead of a generic, problem-focused inspection checklist, you receive a sophisticated, prioritised equity roadmap. This roadmap details every compliance or aesthetic friction point a buyer's consultant is likely to flag, alongside every high-return opportunity to enhance market appeal before you list.
In plain terms: we give you absolute clarity on exactly what to optimise, what to leave completely alone, the precise sequence to execute the works, and how to effectively remove a buyer's leverage to discount your property during negotiations.
How much does it cost?
We offer three packages by depth of involvement. The Silver Market-Ready Audit ($2,500) is for clarity before you commit to works. The Gold Profit Blueprint ($5,500) adds a builder-grade scope of works, three curated trade quotes and an ROI projection — our most chosen package. The Platinum Equity Maximiser ($10,500) is fully managed and hands-off for premium properties. Every package includes a signed building report. See them on the
packages section
, or call Ren to talk through which fits.
Do I have to act on every recommendation?
Not at all. The report ranks every recommendation by expected return. You decide which works to proceed with, and we tailor the scope to your budget and timeline. Our job is to give you the right information — the decision is always yours.
What if nothing's worth doing?
Then we'll tell you. Sometimes the right move is to list largely as-is, and we'd rather say so than invent work. An honest assessment is the entire point — including when the answer is "you're already in good shape."
How long does the process take?
The on-site assessment takes two to three hours, and your report is delivered within 48 hours. If you proceed with works, those typically run two to four weeks depending on scope — always planned around your listing date.
Who actually comes to my home?
Your assessment is conducted by a highly qualified Building Specialist from the MakeGood Co. network. Every specialist on our team holds an advanced technical background, backed by a Diploma of Building and Construction (CPC50220), and possesses decades of comprehensive leadership across residential and commercial construction. You will never deal with a third-party salesperson or a property stylist. The expert assessing your property is a technical consultant who understands construction, building codes, and pre-sale asset optimisation inside and out.
Do I have to use you for the works?
No. Plenty of vendors take the plan and run it with their own trades. The report stands on its own. If you'd like us to manage the works, we can — but it's entirely your call.
Is this styling or interior design?
No. Styling makes a home look appealing for photos; we focus on what genuinely changes a buyer's valuation and survives a building inspection — condition, repairs, presentation and the targeted improvements that move the price. Styling can sit alongside our work, but it isn't what we do.
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For Buyers
If you're looking at a property that's been prepared by MakeGood Co — what
that means for you.
What does a MakeGood report mean for me as a buyer?
It means a registered building inspector has walked the property and documented its condition before it came to market. You get a clearer picture of what you're buying, earlier in the process — rather than discovering it after you've committed time and money to your own inspection.
Is the report independent?
The report is prepared by a qualified, registered building inspector and reflects what was found at the property. We'll always be transparent about our role — where MakeGood has also carried out preparation works, that's disclosed. We think buyers deserve straight information, not spin.
Should I still get my own inspection?
If you'd like to, absolutely — and many buyers do. Our report is there to give you a head start and reduce uncertainty, not to replace your own due diligence. A property you can review with confidence early is simply easier to buy.
Who prepared the report?
Ren Benito — a registered building inspector with 25+ years in residential and commercial construction. The same person who assessed and (where applicable) oversaw the preparation of the property.
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The Works & Payment
How the preparation works are delivered, who does them, and how it's all paid
for.
"Renovate now, pay when you sell" — how does that work?
Through our finance arrangement, the cost of approved works can be carried and settled when your property sells — so there's nothing to pay upfront and no progress payments along the way. It removes the most common reason vendors go to market underprepared: not having the cash free at the moment they need it.
Who does the actual building work?
All physical works are executed by a vetted, fully insured network of trusted tradespeople who are explicitly briefed to a clear scope of works and directly managed by MakeGood Co.
Because our company's leadership framework is built on decades of comprehensive industry experience, the briefs we provide to our trade network are exceptionally precise.
This ensures quotes are completely optimised, timelines are strictly maintained, and the finished quality is thoroughly audited by a company that knows exactly what elite technical standards look like.
How do you keep quality high?
Every single project runs to a highly detailed, written scope of works, defining precise materials, finishes, technical standards, and execution sequences. This clear framework eliminates any ambiguity for our trade network, leaving absolutely no room for cost blowouts, communication errors, or structural shortcuts. MakeGood Co. conducts a rigorous final audit and formally signs off on the completed works before your property ever goes to market.
What kind of results do you deliver?
We deliver a house that looks flawless, feels move-in ready, and is primed to get the highest possible price at auction. Our focus is on making the home look its absolute best, boosting its street appeal, and fixing the exact issues that might cause a buyer to hesitate or try to lower their offer.
We don't do massive structural extensions, major renovations, or anything that requires weeks of waiting around for building permits. Instead, we deliver a fast, high-impact makeover. When we are done, your property goes to market looking beautifully finished and completely prepared to protect your profit when buyers start negotiating.
Will the works be finished before my campaign?
Yes — that's the whole point. Scope and timeline are agreed against your listing date, and we manage the schedule so the property is market-ready, signed off, and photographed at its best before the first open home.
Can you guarantee a specific sale price?
No one honestly can — auction day and the market are outside anyone's control. What we control is how your property presents and how it performs through a buyer's building inspection. We're transparent about expected outcomes before we start, and we stand behind the quality of our work.
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About MakeGood Co
Who's behind the work, and where we operate.
Why was MakeGood Co. founded?
MakeGood Co. was founded to bridge the gap between real estate campaigns and the building industry. After two and a half decades in residential and commercial construction, managing projects, inspecting properties, and delivering high-end builds, our founders realised that vendors were losing thousands of dollars at the negotiation table simply because their homes weren't properly prepared for market.
We built MakeGood Co. to give sellers a competitive edge. We look at a property exactly how a buyer’s inspector will, identifying which issues actually matter and which ones don't. By fixing those friction points before the first open home, we help owners protect their profit and hand the keys over with absolute confidence.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. MakeGood Co. carries comprehensive public liability insurance and handles all project management professionally.
While our company doesn’t act as a registered building practitioner or handle major structural works that require a domestic building license, our foundation is built on elite trade expertise. MakeGood Co. was founded by Ren Benito, who brings over 25 years of construction leadership and holds a formal Diploma of Building and Construction (CPC50220).
We use this deep technical background to manage projects seamlessly, and we ensure that any trade work requiring specific licensing is always carried out by fully licensed, insured, and vetted contractors from our trusted network.
Where do you operate?
We service metropolitan Melbourne and surrounding suburbs, with a focus on the south-east. If you're just outside the area, get in touch — we assess each enquiry individually.
Isn't Victoria making pre-sale inspections mandatory? Where does that leave me?
The Victorian Government has announced plans for a mandatory vendor-paid building and pest inspection scheme, with legislation flagged for 2027. It's not yet law, but the direction is clear — buyers will increasingly expect a professional report on the table. Working with us now means you're ahead of it, with a property that's been assessed, prepared and documented before it matters.
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