<p>On this episode of the ESPC Property Show, Paul &amp; Megan sit down with property experts Louisa Raistrick (Head of Estate Agency, Coulters) and Sean Nicol (CEO, Simpson &amp; Marwick) to discuss what happens at a property valuation. The chat includes the reason you shouldn&#39;t rely on an instant valuation tool online and when is the best time to put your home on the market. Get a valuation from an ESPC solicitor estate agent <a href="https://espc.com/home-valuation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">here.</a>CHAPTERS:0:00-1:52 Intro1:52-3:30 What is a property valuation? And how does it differ from an online valuation?3:30-5:01 How long does a property valuation take? 05:01-7:04 How is a valuation different from a Home Report valuation?7:04-8:31 How to prepare for a valuation?8:31-10:16 What rooms do property valuers focus on?10:16-11:06 Floorplans11:06-13:11 Documentation required at valuations13:11-15:01 When should you get a property valuation?15:01-19:09 What are the factors that determine a property&#39;s value?19:09-20:41 How can a seller trust that a valuation is correct?20:41-21:50 Will an agent give you an exact price or a range? 21:50-24:22 What are the biggest misconceptions about valuation?24:22-27:00 How do valuers manage seller expectations?27:00-28:54 Advice for anyone thinking of selling their home28:54-30:55 What happens after a valuation?30:55-35:20 When is the best time of year to sell?</p>