If you are considering selling your home, a property valuation is an important first step. It gives you an idea of what your property could achieve on the current market and provides an opportunity to discuss your plans with a local expert.
When you book a free property valuation with Your Move, we will visit your home, assess its individual features, and explain how we can support your sale.
Before your appointment
We may ask for some initial details about your property and moving plans when you arrange the appointment. This helps our local property expert prepare for the visit.
You do not need to redecorate or make major improvements before we arrive. However, it can be helpful to make each room accessible and gather information about:
- Recent renovations or extensions
- Guarantees for work completed
- The property’s age and construction
- Parking, gardens, and outside space
- Lease details, where applicable
- Any features that may appeal to buyers
Do not worry if you do not have every document available. We can explain what may be needed if you decide to sell.
We will look around your property
During the appointment, our property expert will take a closer look at the size, condition, layout, and features of your home.
We may consider factors including:
- The number and size of rooms
- Overall presentation and condition
- Extensions and improvements
- Storage and outside space
- Parking and transport connections
- The property’s location
- Comparable local properties
- Current buyer demand
Every home is different, so an in-person appointment helps us consider details that an automated online estimate may not fully reflect.
We will explain our valuation
After viewing the property, we will discuss its potential market value and explain how we reached our recommendation.
Our assessment combines knowledge of the local area with information about comparable properties, recent market activity, and the features of your home.
We can also discuss the difference between a realistic marketing price and an overly ambitious figure that could discourage prospective buyers.
We will talk about your plans
A valuation appointment is also an opportunity for us to learn more about your circumstances.
You might be:
- Ready to place your home on the market
- Planning a move later in the year
- Considering whether to sell or let
- Exploring your options before making a decision
- Selling and buying at the same time
Understanding your priorities allows us to provide guidance that is relevant to your move.
We will explain how we can market your home
If you decide to sell with us, we will discuss the available marketing package and how we would present your property to prospective buyers.
This may include photography, floor plans, online listings, property portals, social media advertising, or virtual tours, depending on the package available through your branch.
We will also explain our fees, the next steps, and what we will need from you before marketing begins.
Is a valuation a survey?
No. An estate agent’s market valuation estimates what your home could sell for. It is not a structural survey, mortgage valuation or, in Scotland, the surveyor’s valuation included within a Home Report.
If you require a valuation for a mortgage, tax, matrimonial, or legal matter, you may need an appropriately qualified surveyor or specialist adviser.
What happens when we value a property in Scotland?
If you are selling a property in Scotland, our initial market valuation is separate from the valuation included within a Home Report.
Most homes in Scotland need a Home Report before they are publicly marketed. This includes a Single Survey and valuation completed by a chartered surveyor, a Property Questionnaire and an Energy Report.
During your appointment, our local Your Move expert will explain the next steps and how we can help arrange your Home Report if you decide to sell with us.
Ready to discover what your home could be worth?
Whether you are ready to sell or simply considering your options, we are here to help.
Book a free property valuation with Your Move and speak to one of our local property experts about your next move.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a Your Move valuation take?
A valuation appointment usually takes around an hour, although the time required may vary depending on the property and your questions.
Is a Your Move property valuation free?
Yes, you can book a free sales or rental valuation with us.
Do I need to tidy before a valuation?
A clean and accessible property can make the appointment easier, but you do not need to present it as you would for professional marketing photographs.
Will I receive the valuation during the appointment?
Our property expert will usually discuss the recommended value and explain the reasoning behind it. The precise process may vary according to the property and local branch.
Am I required to sell with Your Move afterwards?
No. A free no-obligation valuation helps you understand your options and does not require you to place your property on the market until you are ready to.
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