I AM sure many of us are looking forward to the first signs of sustained spring weather, particularly when many of us have witnessed all four traditional seasonal weather patterns contained within the last week.

At first glance at the current housing market, it would seem quite similar in many ways with its ever changing housing patterns, whether it be numbers of viewing levels or valuation appointments being carried out or even in relation to the number of properties coming to the market for sale or rent.

Having now reached the latter part of February, the net result it would seem, is without a doubt some excellent sale and let levels throughout January and February with the momentum set to continue into March and hopefully beyond.

So if you are thinking of selling or letting now is the perfect time to think about inviting out an experienced agent to come and value your home.

Despite the activity levels, a good agent deserves a fair fee for their endeavours.

These should include that they should seek to achieve the best possible price for your home without overpricing your property, research carefully the buyer’s financial ability to proceed as lenders seek to lend responsibly and should carefully monitor the activity levels and considerable statistical data available for each property marketed on the various major well known, tried and tested website portals, such as Rightmove, Zoopla and Prime Location.

Saying that, we at Besley Hill Town & Country Homes in Stroud have noted a resounding increase in the numbers of potential buyers now actually visiting our branch and wanting to consult us in more detail about the homes we have available on our books.

This can be particularly helpful to those moving to the Stroud district from outside the area as well as to those groups not used to moving home at all often.

Many in our area also still very much like to view the property pages periodically within the Stroud News & Journal and similar publications.

It’s a useful way to ascertain which agents might typically deal with a home like yours too.

In all it is well worth considering which estate agency network is likely to market your home most thoroughly to maximise the best price.