Do Tenants Really Add Value to Your Listing?

The hidden Impact of Tenants on Property Value

When an owner-occupier sells their home, they usually go to great lengths to ensure it’s looking its absolute best—decluttered, styled, and ready to impress. But what happens when it’s a tenanted property?

Can we rely on tenants to show the same level of care, presentation, and cooperation during a sales campaign?

In a perfect world, tenants would treat your property like their own. But the reality is, selling a home with tenants in place can present a few unique challenges—and not every tenant will approach the situation with enthusiasm.

So, let’s ask the big questions:

• Will they take pride in presenting the home to its full potential?

• Are they motivated to appeal to the broadest pool of buyers?

• Will they go the extra mile to help you maximise your sale result?

If the answer feels uncertain, you’re not alone.

Selling an investment property requires a thoughtful approach—and styling becomes even more essential when tenant presentation can’t be guaranteed.

You only get one chance to make a great first impression.

That’s where the right styling strategy can work wonders, transforming a lived-in or underwhelming space into one that feels inspiring, aspirational, and market-ready.

Want to see the difference styling can make?

We’ve included a real-life example below that shows how one investor unlocked their property’s full potential—with tenants still in place.

Thinking of selling a tenanted investment?

Let our expert team help you navigate it beautifully. Get in touch with us to discover what’s possible with Styleness Property Styling.