This is a pretty easy one.  Clean.  Do not forget the top of the refrigerator.  When was the last time you moved your kitchen range to clean?  Have you looked at your light fixtures?  Are your windows sparkly clean?  What about your light switches?  These may seem like a minor detail, but a little dirt can really lose a sale.

A tidy house is absolutely necessary for a good showing.  A realtor cannot take decent pictures if there are messy countertops and unmade beds! 

 

Insurance deductibles can be confusing, and part of the purchase process buyers must understand so they can stay in budget. 

A deductible is simply the amount of money you pay before the insurance company pays on a covered loss.  If you have a $10,000 loss and a $1,000 deductible, the insurance company will only pay $9,000.  You are responsible for the difference.

Lenders may limit the amount that buyers can have for a deductible, so it is important to understand what is required prior to clos...