I have done it myself 3 times and have helped a ton of people locally do the same thing as their agent! 

Get those young healthcare professionals butts in seats for an "informal first-time homebuyer Q&A" with you and a local lender that has some FTHB goodies (and maybe you offer some healthcare professional goodies, like paying for a home warranty plus a $1k credit towards closing costs - only for folks attending your Q&A).

If your local market is very active and homes are selling fast, you may be able to get by with doing less.Your Home’s Condition: If your home is vacant or has a unique layout, using a professional stager who can bring in the right furniture and accessories may help buyers truly visualize its full potential.Your Budget: Talk to your agent to get an idea of staging costs in your area, as it can be the difference between your house selling and sitting.

You should find a lot of resources on BP but I think the most useful people to talk to would be MF builders and local officials in your target areas.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

You can find the most recent sales price for the property on the local tax records website or by doing a quick search on Zillow.

So we have been going to a local laundromat for laundry.

- RachelThere are a lot of local real estate meetups you can go to.

Is there someone local who handles these sales? 

There are so many local ordinances that can get confusing.