“Spring is the time of plans and projects” — so said Leo Tolstoy in his novel Anna Karenina.

With the first day of spring now firmly behind us we are well into the spring season — and with summer due to show itself on June 21, this is definitely the time to move forward with “plans and projects!”

Are you thinking of selling a property? Or are you a prospective first time buyer thinking of taking the (exciting) leap of buying a home? Perhaps a more seasoned purchaser, looking to move up the ladder towards obtaining your ideal home or maybe considering an investment property? How about those of you empty nesters, looking to celebrate your freedom by moving to something smaller and more manageable?

If you are any of the above, spring is a super time to both sell and buy!

Benefits for the seller include:

— A greater chance of better weather in order to best showcase your property. Imagine the fantastic photos that could be taken on a sunny spring day!

— That with ‘spring cleaning’ likely already carried out your home will be ready to present its best face to prospective purchasers.

— The ability to open windows and let light and fresh spring air flow into your home.

— That you can take advantage of nature by indulging in beautiful spring blooms to decorate and further enhance your property.

Advantages for the purchaser include:

— A great selection of homes coming onto the market given the benefits to sellers as outlined above.

— Better weather, which helps to make viewings a pleasure.

— If you decide on your property relatively quickly, assuming the normal 30 day completion date once a Sale and Purchase Agreement has been signed, you may well be able to move during the summer months — a huge advantage for those with children of school age thus avoiding disruption during the school term.

Whatever the season, or the reason, experienced real estate agents are keen to work with you to help make your buying or selling dreams a reality ... but spring offers unique qualities to make it the ideal time to “think real estate”. So as a salute to spring we invite you to contact one of our professional agents today.

Judith Chambers is a Sales Associate with Rego Sotheby’s International Realty (regosothebysrealty.com). She can be contacted at jchambers@regosir.com or telephone (+441) 519 0663.