When you’re ready to move, our job is to make the process simple, calm — and, dare we say it, even enjoyable. But before viewings begin and conversations start, there are a few things worth considering to ensure your home is at its most compelling.

Here are our top five.

1. Give your home a chance to shine

Presenting a home well can typically add around 10% to its value — though in our experience, it can be considerably more. Selling is often a busy, slightly chaotic time, which is why it’s worth carving out space to focus on styling and those small-but-important improvements.

If time isn’t on your side, our Studio team can step in. We’ve seen homes sit quietly on the market, only to be transformed and agreed in a weekend after a little thoughtful intervention. Letting your home shine really can be the difference between a good outcome and a great one.

2. Small Details, Big Difference

Yes, your home needs to be clean and tidy — but it’s the details that niggle in buyers’ minds. The things that subtly suggest care, calm and quality. Buyers literally take in a space differently to how we do; research suggests prospective buyers spend less time inspecting structural elements like walls and floors during viewings, and much more time looking at artwork, furniture and decor.

A fresh coat of paint, a well-placed piece of furniture, or simply editing what’s already there can completely change how a space feels. And it saves you the job later down the line; get those tip runs and charity shop donations out of the way early. These refinements help buyers imagine themselves lingering over breakfast, unwinding at the end of the day, or hosting friends — which is exactly where you want them mentally.

3. Through the Buyer’s Eyes – Finish the DIY (inside and out)

Put yourself in a buyer’s shoes. The journey starts long before they step into the living room — it begins at the front door, the hallway, even the path leading up to the building. First impressions are powerful, and if that short journey inside feels tired or unresolved, it can set the tone before the viewing has properly begun.

Inside, unfinished DIY jobs have a similar effect. Loose handles, unfilled holes, sticking doors or scuffed woodwork may seem minor, but they introduce hesitation. Buyers don’t see small jobs, they see future to-do lists.

A quick audit — inside, outside and through any communal areas — can make all the difference. When the route into a home feels cared for and complete, buyers arrive already inclined to like what they see. And that mindset matters more than most people realise.

4. Offer a Glimpse of Future Life

Buyers aren’t just buying walls and windows — they’re buying into a way of living. Help them see it.

Use light, soft furnishings and thoughtful touches to set the tone in each room. And don’t forget the garden: clear it, define seating areas, and let it read as the extra living space it is. Even a small outdoor area can leave a lasting impression when it’s treated with intention.

5. Do the Invisible Work

This is the unshowy part of selling — but arguably one of the most important. The things buyers don’t see on a viewing can make or break the process once an offer is on the table.

Now is the time to locate paperwork relating to any building work or planning permission, ensure gas safety certificates are up to date, and address practicalities such as lease extensions and Japanese knotweed eradication programmes, if relevant. If you’re in a flat, dig out your lease and always check the demised areas.

Think of this as setting the stage for a smoother post-agreement experience. When the legal process runs cleanly and calmly, everyone benefits — not least you. It’s the quiet groundwork that keeps the whole thing moving forward with minimal friction and at good speed.

Studio Brickworks

Studio Brickworks offers interior design, home staging and styling services, working hand-in-hand with our interiors team to optimise every corner of your home.

To find out more or book a consultation, fill in the form on the Studio page or email studio@brickworkslondon.com