:PBut, almost every time, the reason for someone backing out is a good one and the above statement is uttered not.

I would have them both apply, pay the application fee and see if the second person is really better or not.You could tell applicant number 1 that they are in the qualification stage but that property is still being advertised until you sign a lease.

BP!Has anyone here used a home stager or interior designer boost appearances and sell a property? - If so what was the cost/effectiveness of service, and would anyone make a recommendation?The Indiana area would be be...

Too much detail in the initial stages doesn't get you anywhere.

I’m currently in the stage of learning all I can about my niche and have already begun my plans to get there.

I haven't yet contacted the mother and don't know if I should get involved at this stage or try and stay out of it. 

A very, very early stage project I am discussing with a friend is how to track and measure trust on the net.

Very early stages, I'm doing some research in that area.

We are at the beginning stages of starting our business - getting business cards, etc.  

Think splashes of color, nifty brigh mailbox maybe...flowering perennial window boxes, if you were staging for sale maybe a small picnic table/chairs