Time at John German? Joined John German in 1998 at the Burton office and have worked in estate agency since leaving school.

Best part of your job? We sell properties but this business is all about people, working with our clients to achieve a sale and seeing them move home gives me tremendous satisfaction, more so, if difficulties have to be overcome along the way.

Top tip for buyer or seller?  Seller: Do your research on estate agents before instructing one, it’s not all about a low fee! Buyer: Yes buy with your head but let your heart have a say too!

What would be your dream home? A contemporary glass and steel home overlooking an estuary.

Time at John German? I have worked at John German since 2004, working my way through the ranks from part time Sales Negotiator to Sales Director.

Favourite part of your job? My passion for property came prior to me working at John German when I successfully renovated and sold properties for 10 years. I was very keen to take the next step by helping people sell their homes and there was only one agent I wanted to work for…JG!

Top tip for buyer or seller? Anyone putting their home onto the market declutter as much as possible.

What would be your dream home?  Hard to choose but at the moment probably a detached minimalistic house by the coast with as much glass as possible.

Time at John German? I joined John German in April 2007.

Favourite part of your job? Being out and about looking at lots of different houses.

What would be your dream home? Anything with a sea view and beach would be good.

Time at John German? I joined John German in 2014 and thoroughly enjoy working within a very successful team.

Best part of your job? Handing over keys to a new owner, knowing you have helped make their dreams come true.

Top tip for buyer or seller? My top tip when selling a property is to ensure your home is clean, tidy and smells fresh so it looks its best from the outset.

What are your hobbies? Outside of work, I spend most of my time with my cocker and with my friends and family, along with exercising when I can and shooting throughout the winter.

Time at John German? I have 18 years experience as a Sales Negotiator, having worked in Burton upon Trent, Uttoxeter and latterly Barton under Needwood where I have been since 2014.

Best part of your job? I take great pride in my work, offering a professional and approachable service to our customers.

What are your hobbies? In my spare time I enjoy cooking, gardening, spending time with my husband and walking my dogs.

Favourite part of your job? Having positive feedback from a happy seller or buyer and experiencing their excitement when the sale completes.

Top tip for buyer or seller? Seller: Make sure your property is clean, tidy and presentable for viewings. Buyer: Do the ground work on your finances and make sure you feel financially comfortable with a purchase.

What would be your dream home? My dream home would be an old fashioned cottage in a picture postcard village location.

Time at John German? Since 1995 but with 3 years off for good behaviour!

Favourite part of your job? Going out to meet landlords and gaining their confidence to instruct us…. And then finding them the perfect tenant!

Top tip for a landlord? Only buy a property to let in an area you would live!

What would be your dream home? A grand design home with full height windows overlooking countryside.

Time at John German? I have been with John German since 2012, and I am now Senior Lettings Manager across the region.

Favourite part of the job? I love how fast-paced lettings is. A house can come on the market, and within a few weeks, we are handing over the keys to an excited tenant ready to begin the next chapter of their lives.

Top tip for a tenant? Be prepared. When you have found a property and have your application accepted, the next step is the referencing process. Therefore, beforehand make your referees aware that they will be getting contacted for a reference. This saves valuable time and prevents delays in moving into the property.

Time at John German? I joined John German Estate Agents in 2011 and have worked for both the Lettings and Sales departments.

The best part of your job? It’s a fast-paced job which provides me with a great feeling of accomplishment when I find the perfect tenant for a landlord. Another aspect of the job I enjoy is building great relationships with our landlords and tenants. It feels good when they come back to us time and time again to re-let their properties or when they are looking for a new home.

What would be your dream home? My dream home would be a period property with plenty of old features and open fires, with somewhere to put a very big Christmas tree.

How long have you been at John German? Since 2019.

Favourite part of your job? I absolutely love lettings and the industry. I enjoy the job as a whole. I love the problem solving and the satisfaction when a maintenance job is complete, and both landlord and tenant are satisfied. I also love handing keys hand over to a tenant. Watching them get excited about moving into their new home is very rewarding. It is also satisfying being part of a team, not only as work colleagues but also as my working family; they make the bad days bearable.

What would be your dream home? For me, it would be a small cottage in the middle of nowhere with my two children. A place we can swing away on a swingy wooden chair, listen to the birds sing with the sun on our faces and put our worries behind us. However, home to me is where ever the heart is.