One thing in common that everyone I listened to had was that they emphasized on the importance of taking action.

@Bill S.In school I emphasized in reinforced concrete design for buildings, however my current job is in mining reclamation...

I got a college business degree that emphasized real estate.  

I got a college degree in business that emphasized real estate.  

This emphasizes my point above about finding someone you know, like, and trust so they can help fight the battles for and with you :)Best of luck,Brian

An incredible master bathroom and spacious kitchen really emphasize the size of the home.

An experienced and trustworthy Inspector will help you catch or know about indirect expenses that will help you.I graduated from college and got a business degree that emphasized real estate.  

Of course they would want to direct that towards a CPA or some-such but there are advantages that probably should be emphasized more to the buyer(s) as he is an agent for you. 

Keep your Team members happy by contacting them monthly even if it is just to say hello.I also went to college, not that it is mandatory, and I got a business degree that emphasized real estate.  

I went to college, which is not mandatory, and I got a business degree that emphasized real estate.