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Inexpensive Home Improvement For Spring

By Chris Ann Cleland

Real Estate Agent with Long and Foster Real Estate VA License # 0225089470

April 24, 2008 11:20 AM

I just had my driveway sealed for the first time ever!
What a difference it made to the overall appearance to my home. A huge improvement to my curb appeal. And since it only cost me $63, makes me wonder why I waited so long to do it.

It was a minor inconvenience as I had to park in my neighbors driveway and walk through my front yard to my front door the past two days. Not the usual click of a button to open the garage, pull in and walk right into the mud room. I'm not a princess, so this was no big deal. Really, I felt like more of a bother to my neighbor, but she assured me I wasn't.

This is really an inexpensive way to improve the look of an asphalt driveway. And companies are very likely to give you a discount if you can get someone in your neighborhood to schedule the same day.

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Greg Hampton

Re/Max Around The Mountains - Blue Ridge, GA

North Georgia Mountain Property,Blue Rid

What a beautifull home,I bet a nice family lives in that one!

Apr 24, 2008 11:22 AM

Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

We can be nice sometimes. :)

Apr 24, 2008 11:24 AM

Katharine Carey

eXp Realty - Bellingham, WA

I thought sealing companies charged more than $63 Did you do it yourself?

Apr 24, 2008 11:25 AM

Scott Benson

Geneva Real Estate and Finance - Santa Monica, CA

It does look beautiful, its amazing what a few inexpensive repair/improvements can do for the look of a property

Apr 24, 2008 11:32 AM

Pam Dent

Gayle Harvey Real Estate, Inc. - Charlottesville, VA

REALTOR® - Charlottesville Virginia Homes / Horse

Looks great. I never dreamed that it was so reasonable to do.

Apr 24, 2008 02:27 PM

Katharine: It's true. They only charged me $63. Of course, it only took two guys about 20 minutes to do the work. They were very efficient. And that $63 is not including the 10% neighbor discount.

Pam & Scott: Thanks! If you decide to do it yourself, try going in with a neighbor for a discount. It is recommended that you reseal every three or four years.

Apr 24, 2008 03:09 PM

Gita Bantwal

RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA

REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I am surprised they did it for $63/ . I got my driveway done a few years ago for $250/

Apr 24, 2008 11:10 PM

Gita: I also thought it was more, which is why we waited for three years to have it done. Never seemed like a priority, but when you get a deal like that, how can you say no?

Apr 25, 2008 01:55 AM

Gary White~Grand Rapids Home Selling Pro Call: 616-821-9375

Flexit Realty "Flexible Home Selling Solutions" - Grand Rapids, MI

Real Estate Services You can Trust!

It does look nice and am also surprised you got it done for $63. You have a beautiful home!

Apr 25, 2008 11:04 AM

Peter Wolf

Coldwell Banker - Valley Village, CA

I love your house!

Some people down the street just sealed the driveway and the walk to their house. The color they used goes beautifully with the paint color of the house. I didn't know it was so cheap. Something to recommend to clients.

Apr 25, 2008 11:16 AM

Peter & Gary: Thank you for the compiments. I enjoy living here. It's the first home I've ever lived in that wasn't attached to a neighbor.

Peter: I didn't realize there were different colors of sealant. What color did they use?

Apr 25, 2008 02:38 PM

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