Preparing Your Lawn to Sell Your Home: A Quick Fire Guide

When you’re getting ready to sell your home, it’s natural to focus on the inside. Fresh paint, decluttering, maybe a bit of styling. But for most buyers, the very first impression is formed before they ever step inside. That impression starts at the street, and your lawn plays a major role in a potential buyer’s perception of your property and its value.

A thick, green lawn instantly lifts street appeal, helps your home photograph better, and signals that the property has been well maintained. Strong curb appeal doesn’t just attract more buyers; it can also support a higher perceived value.  

Here’s how to prepare your lawn before listing your property, with a simple timeline to help you get the results you want in time for property photography and open homes.  
  

Why lawn presentation matters when selling a house

Real estate photos and drive-by impressions are critical. Buyers scrolling online make snap judgements in seconds, and a tired, patchy lawn can quietly undermine an otherwise great home.  

A healthy lawn:  

• Improves curb appeal and first impressions  
• Makes listing photos more eye-catching  
• Suggests the home and section are low maintenance 
• Reinforces the feeling of a well looked-after property (if you’ve put effort into the lawn, it subtly implies you’ve put effort into gutters, plumbing etc).  

For a relatively small amount of effort, lawn prep can deliver a surprisingly strong return. So, the Kiwicare crew of garden experts pulled together a guide and timeline on how to achieve results.  

 

Step 1: Thicken your lawn and remove weeds

A thin lawn scattered with weeds can make a property feel neglected, even if the house itself is in great shape. Thickening your lawn is the most important step if you want long-lasting results.  
A dense, spongy lawn:  

• Crowds out weeds before they establish   
• Helps prevent moss in shady or damp areas  
• Looks lush, healthy, and inviting  
• Photographs far better than patchy grass  

Start by removing existing weeds, then focus on encouraging stronger grass growth. This creates the foundation for a lawn that holds its colour and structure right through your selling period.

Our blog on How to thicken your lawn provides a clear, step-by-step guide to getting this right, without guesswork.

 

Step 2: Boost colour fast before photos and open homes  

Once your lawn is thick and healthy, colour is what really lifts it. A deep green lawn has a powerful impact on curb appeal and muck like a lick of paint, it can make the entire property feel fresher and more valuable.  
 
If you’re working to a deadline, LawnPro Ultra Lawn Greener is ideal. It starts showing visible results in as little as 24 hours, making it perfect before professional photography, open homes, or auction day.  
 
That rich green colour helps your home stand out online, where most buyers form their first impression long before attending an open home.  

Preparing your lawn before selling is one of the easiest ways to improve street appeal and strengthen first impressions. A thick, green lawn frames your home, elevates your listing photos, and helps buyers feel confident about the property from the moment they arrive.

With a little planning and the right products, your lawn can become a quiet but powerful asset when it comes time to sell.