It’s been a few weeks (maybe longer), and the buzz has faded. Viewings are few and far between. Updates are sparse. And your agent’s enthusiasm? Nowhere to be seen.

You might be Googling things like: • “What should my estate agent be doing to sell my house?” • “House on Rightmove but no viewings” • “How do I change estate agents if I’m not happy?” And here’s what I’d say to your agent, the things I know sellers are thinking but don’t always say out loud.

You're not imagining it. And no, it’s probably not your house that’s the problem.

As we enter a new year, many local homeowners are facing a familiar question. Should they bring their Stevenage home to market in January, or wait until the late spring?