You can classified the area and the people who are leaving to leave in, not the property.You might have 1920 bungalow in Malibu - class A (because of the area and the people), and 2015 modern 3/2 SFR in Compton classified as class C (again, because of the area and the people). 

We live in a society where we want things now and if it creates hardship when you have to be patient. 

The one's that are doing well do a lot of "little things" but, in my mind, here are the biggest "little" things you can do:1. refurbish with modern furniture.

I plan on doing a similar remodel in turning a 2bed/1bath home into a 3/2 and modernizing the kitchen.

If companies made forever products they would be out of business, hence why we have decome a disposable society.

Personally I think there would be buyers that would prefer a more modern/rustic style with new kitchen and bath, etc. 

You can learn this from going to a notary directory like 123Notary.com and search out your zip code. many notaries list their prices on these directories.You can also go to The Society Of Field Inspectors (SOFI) website and list yourself there for anything that is listed that you qualify. 

I LOVE modern farmstyle houses.We actually own 20 acres and have one ourselves.

@Candace BerryWhile I agree with @Joel Owens about much in his post There are several for sale on that street. 214 a sq ft but it looks modern with lots of contrasting colorYou at 205 a sq ft, it is well done on the inside but there is no life to it, and the outside is painted brick, again nothing vibrant there.184 a sq ft is pending, it is more modern and obviously something was attractive160 a sq ft, it is not as nice and refined as yours but also much cheaperDon't worry about the commission split, at 2.4 % the buyers agent is looking in the ball park of 18k you are not losing deals because of the commission.

We're going for a really modern look.