Totally agree, you can't know your market sitting at a computer, real estate is a social business as Matt described, use some shoe leather, walk and talk, meet people, get belly to belly as they say. :)

I am currently a fulltime worker with an unloading crew for a furniture warehouse on the second shift.

Several months ago a 3 year tenant moved back to Atlanta & we got all the appliances, freezer, BBQ & patio furniture for $750. 

If you are living in the home or the house is furnished, don’t forget to get rid of unused furniture and declutter as much as possible to make it look more spacious.

We are in the process of renovating the historic (built in 1900) Taylor Brothers furniture building for housing RE/MAX Equity, FIG (Fourplex Investment Group), First Colony Mortgage, and Provo Land & Title along with a restaurant/club downstairs.  

I have used "rent a center" as well as picked up discount furniture and home good knick knacks from discount stores like marshals wall-mart etc. and can stage a home for the fraction of the price.

The furniture tends to be smaller in size, so it makes all your rooms look bigger.

After 3 months, it is only the cost of the furniture rental.

Look for cracks or chips.Flooring – inspect for stains, scratches, unevenness, laminate defects.Sinks/baths/showers – check for cracks, chips, or dents in metal sinks.StorageStorage bins (inside & outside) – check that they have been emptied and are in good condition.Cupboards/drawers – check for function and damage.Garage/shed – test doors, locks, and look for structural damage.Attic – inspect for damage or items left behind.FurnitureOn/under/behind – sit on the furniture to determine stability.

Listen, I'm  not one for following a manual when putting together stuff, like  furniture pieces.