I agree wholeheartedly, and if you've lived in China I guess you'll be familiar with the concept of "guanxi" which I think translates quite well to real estate.

I recommend you contact Capital Concepts out of Las Colinas.

It will familiarize you with the basic terminology and benefits.

This is basically what I made for myself:So every morning I get a report of everything new that hits the market in LA/Ventura, and I can just click the google links, check it out on RedFin/Zillow, and if it seems promising, fully underwrite it (using tools and/or manually), then offer on it.Don't try and come up with an auto-offer estimate, you can't tell the visual quality of the home or how much the construction will be, etc, stick to estimating values of renovated and distressed property in your tools, make it easy to fill those comps/value metrics into an underwriting model/proforma, and let the end users tweak numbers/select comps/etc so they feel confident in everything.

I did approach them about a year ago about getting $25k credit line per property, and the response I got was basically no.

Basic staging with an agent usually means they give you insight into how you should:Declutter and depersonalize by removing photos and personal itemsArrange your furniture to improve the room’s flow and make it feel biggerAdd plants, move art, or re-arrange other accessoriesFull-service staging is another option if your house needs more hands-on attention.

It will familiarize you with the basic terminology and benefits.

Please note the information provided below is a layman's definition designed to provide a basic understanding for the general audience.

But unless you take a chance you'll never know.Some basics on the home.

Start with durable, high-quality basics: plush towels, soft linens, and a fully stocked kitchen with sharp knives, pans, and essentials like oil and spices.