With the wide range of properties available in Barnes, knowing which buyers to appeal to is vital when selling your home. Here are our top tips for marketing your property in Barnes.

1. For an area that is two and a half times smaller than Heathrow Airport, Barnes is full of surprises, with all types of properties available, from studio flats to 8/9-bedroom houses. Make sure that prospective buyers are fully aware of this enormous range, as someone who started off thinking they might not find what they’re looking for could end up exceeding their expectations.

2. Barnes is very popular with families due to its village feel, proximity to the river and fantastic local schools. If you have children, don’t shy away from letting this show as it can help viewers imagine your property as a family home. Children’s paintings on the wall or toys in a corner can quickly make your home look lived-in and loved.

3. Make sure your property is dressed at every opportunity. Some buyers have great imaginations, but others find it a lot easier to imagine moving into a home with their family if they can visualise what it will look like with all their possessions in it.

4. Gardens and outside space are always highly sought after, so tidy up and if necessary add some extra pots and new plants. If you’re selling in the winter months, have a few photographs of the garden in spring and summer to hand to show prospective buyers, as it can be difficult to imagine the plants and borders in full bloom.

5. Many potential buyers are looking to move from areas like Fulham and seeking the calmer location that Barnes offers, so try to arrange viewings when the roads are less congested – between 9.30am and 3pm or after 6pm. This will avoid commuter traffic and school drop-off and pick-up times.

6. The housing market in Barnes can move very quickly, so any paperwork involved with your sale should be in order and ready to pass onto your solicitor as soon as you've found a buyer. Good paperwork is key and helps keep the momentum of a sale going.

Further information

Contact the Savills Barnes office for more details.