I know I'm becoming moldy!!!!! I had water through my kitchen ceiling earlier and there is still water seeping under the wall onto the floor in the family room.....we know exactly where and what the problem is and how to fix it - but that can't be done while it is raining. Hubby went up and anchored some plastic sheeting to divert the water as a temporary fix. just something else added to the list of chores for next week while he's on vacation.....
I totally understand abut not wanting to plant anything when putting the house on the market. Wehn we put ours on the market, I converted the herb bed I had along the driveway into flowers for "curb appeal" and only planted a few tomatoes and peppers because I didn't want to go to all the trouble and someone else benefit. I'm glad I did - it took us over 2 years to sell the place.
but the housing market is different now - so I don't think you will have the trouble we had.