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SUMMER’S a great time to get your house on the market. When the weather’s hotter, the market’s hotter, so experts from one of the region’s most trusted and experienced estate agents, JW Wood, give seven very good reasons to get the ball rolling... 

1. More people are out and about: With the return of long sunny days, holidays, and the kids home from school, more people will be out and about. This increased activity will expose your "For Sale" sign to many more people as they’re passing your house.

2. Kerb appeal is at a peak: First impressions are so important, and what home doesn't look more attractive when the trees are green, flowers are blooming, and the lawn is lush and full? Hanging baskets will lift the frontage where there might not be a front garden.

3. You'll have more time to focus on renovations: Use the summer holidays or a long weekend for fixing up your home. An investment of time now can do wonders to improve the value.

4. Families move in summer: When the kids are off school, it's an easier time for parents to pack up and move. What's more, summer provides a natural break and gives the kids a chance to adjust to their new surroundings. It’s also a good time if changing schools.

5. Ideal Moving Conditions: Selling during the warmer months means that you’ll have plenty of daylight to get the job done in one day, and you won’t be battling the elements as you move your belongings to your new home.

6. Summer is a seller's market: Putting your house on the market in summer could potentially mean better photographs, more viewings, and a more favourable price for your home. Potential buyers have more time to search, more time to view, and are generally feeling good about life.

7. The garden’s at its best: Gardens generally look their best through the summer months as long as they’ve been well tended. Make sure the grass is cut, shrubs are trimmed and beds are tidy. After all, who can resist a warm, sunny garden?

• JW Wood has been selling properties in and around Durham since 1910 so you can trust them to have the knowledge and experience to secure your property sale. All sales appraisals carried out by their experts come with no charge or obligation, so contact them today for your free valuation. www.jww.co.uk/sell