I have a great visual aid: "Hey son I would like to make a legitimate offer to you.

As @Manolo D. recommended, get a break down by scope of work so you can visually verify progress with each draw.

Pocket that money and also gives you a chance you visually inspect everything regualrly.

Affirmations, meditation, visualization, hanging out with successful people, attending a Tony Robbins seminar, NLP, there's so many things, is the answer to try all of them?

This is a mistake in my opinion and the ceilings should always be painted in flat white.Secondly, the photos are horrible, they are small, not professional, and not in the best order of appearance.Lastly, any kind of staging or at least light staging will dramatically improve the visual appeal of both photos and physical walkthroughs by potential buyers.Last item could certainly be price and I will not speak on that as I am not familiar with your area to have an opinion on it. 

Still I think it would help with listings for people to be able to visualize the space. 

Contractors and subs walked the house and got a visual.

To save on costs, simply clearing the area to make it visually appealing should suffice.

.), special sound-proofing (PTSD patients), and visually enclosed backyards (special-need dog care). 

Smart staging maximizes the visual appeal of the property at a cost appropriate for the sales price.