If you are thinking of selling your home but don't really know how much it's worth, then estate agents Your Move may be able to help.

The agent has come up with some simple guidelines that they hope will unravel the mystery of house valuations and help customers to take that first step on the way to selling their home.

Graham Nicholls, a divisional sales director, said: "To clarify things, a market valuation, valuation inspection or appraisal all mean the same thing.

"It is basically an opportunity for an estate agent to visit a property and say what they consider to be its market value, based on its condition, location and demand for that type of property and the current economic and market conditions. Most estate agents offer free market valuations.

"At Your Move these can be easily arranged: by contacting one of our branches or by visiting our website on www.your-move.co.uk where a simple request form can be completed on-line."