Every spring, the same thing happens...
List now, not in the spring rush. When the market floods with new listings, buyers have too many choices and get fatigue. A valuation today puts you ahead of the crowd, attracts motivated buyers, and helps you secure the best possible price.
Homeowners emerge from winter with big plans. “We’ll list in March.” “Let’s wait until Easter.” “Spring’s the best time to sell, isn’t it?”
But here’s the part most people miss: If everyone waits until spring to list, the market becomes overcrowded. More choice for buyers. More competition for sellers. Less urgency. Softer prices. If you want the best possible result, the smart move is to act before the rush.
The Problem With Waiting for Spring
Buyers don’t suddenly appear in spring; they’re already here.
Right now, serious buyers are:
• Actively watching the market
• Mortgage-ready after the New Year reset
• Competing over a limited number of good homes
When stock is low, your property stands out. Come spring, that changes. The portals fill up. Buyers slow down. Decision-making becomes harder because there’s “always another one to see”.
Pricing Is Stronger Before the Flood
One of the biggest myths we hear is: “We’ll wait until spring when prices go up.”
In reality, prices are driven by supply and demand, not the season on the calendar. When dozens of similar homes hit the market at once:
• Buyers benchmark relentlessly
• Valuations become tighter
• Overpricing is punished quickly
• Reductions become normalised
By listing earlier, you’re not chasing the market; you’re setting the tone.
Getting Valued Now Doesn’t Mean Rushing
A valuation now doesn’t mean your home has to go live tomorrow.
What it does mean is:
• You understand your true market position
• You have time to plan, prepare, and present properly
• You’re not scrambling when everyone else is
The best sales are never rushed; they’re strategic. Early valuations give you control. Late decisions give the market control.
👉 If you're looking to move this year, get your property valued with Love Property! No pressure. No obligation. Just clarity, strategy, and an honest view of how to get the best result before the market becomes saturated- 01748 834373.
Deven, Gill & Suzanne
Your Love Property Sales Team