With Chiswick attracting families and young professionals, it’s vital to know the best way to appeal to your buyers. Here are our top tips for selling your property in Chiswick.

1. First, think about who might buy your property, then try to tailor your space to appeal to the main group without alienating others. If you’re close to the station and feel a professional couple would be ideal, turn the spare room/office back into a proper bedroom and make space for a workstation elsewhere in the house.This way, the house would still appeal to a young couple with a small child, or downsizers who want space for visitors.

2. Many people move to Chiswick for lifestyle reasons, and the excellent schools in the area make it a very attractive option for young families. If you’re in a catchment area for a good school which your own children attend, try leaving their school bags out, or have a school photo on display. Catchment areas change on a yearly basis, but it could encourage potential buyers to view your home with a long-term perspective, making your property all the more appealing.

3. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not always necessary to spend lots of money on your property prior to it going on the market. It’s always worth taking the advice of an experienced agent before committing to any refurbishment costs to ensure you’re investing your time and money in the right areas, if at all.

4. Ensure your garden and any outside space are well-kept and presentable at all times. Tidy up, spruce up any garden furniture and consider buying some new pots and plants so that potential buyers can fully appreciate the space.

5. If you’re lucky enough to have a driveway or allocated parking space, keep it empty for viewings so prospective buyers can see its value. It’s also a good idea to try to arrange viewings when the roads are less congested – between 9.30am and 3pm or after 6pm, to avoid school and commuter traffic.

Further information

Contact the Savills Chiswick office for more details.