On 29 Apr 2007 19:01:56 -0700, "
wrote:

TODAY we DIY and home repairers arent the average home buyer.

Today people want perfect homes in move in condition, and their first
view of the home better be good, or they wouldnt even consider buying.
curb appeal is everything.

about 90% want move in perfect leaving just 10% who are willing to do
some minor or major repairs. worse most buyers today buy up to the
most expensive home they can buy. leaving no money for repairs after
purchase.

a cracked driveway will get them thinking there are other troubles
they cant see.

Now people HERE will disagree because were not the norm.


The question isn't whether the cracked driveway will turn
some people off. It will. The question is whether
putting a couple thousand dollars into fixing it will
result in a sale that's either at couple thousand dollars
more, or a couple months sooner. The answer to that depends
on the state of the housing market in your area. If you're
the only house for sale for a couple miles in any direction,
I wouldn't worry about it. If there are 6 houses for sale
in your developement alone, fix the driveway.