If your local market is very active and homes are selling fast, you may be able to get by with doing less.Your Home’s Condition: If your home is vacant or has a unique layout, using a professional stager who can bring in the right furniture and accessories may help buyers truly visualize its full potential.Your Budget: Talk to your agent to get an idea of staging costs in your area, as it can be the difference between your house selling and sitting.

Best to get an engineer to lay out.  

The layout and the bathrooms are the next consideration. 

Your expertise, experience, and intuition in real estate play a crucial role in making a good deal happen.

(Foundation, etc)4) Black mold, asbestos, lead paint, other other costly repairs. 5) It need significant cosmetic repairs where the purchase price just isn't worth it. 6) They may have an odd layout of the rooms. 7) Non-compliant septic.8) Trouble with permits or tenants9) Listing agent has a poor or incorrect listing.

8) Is there a 3-D Tour or floor plan layout?

That's my intuition(less friction on the homeowner, they don't have to uproot and find a new place to live), but I'd love other opinions as well.Thanks in advance!

This property is unique due to its layout and prime location.

So I will lay out the numbers here for you.We bought a property in the mountains for 680k.  

If privacy is a concern with young kids at home, you might look for properties with separate entrances or a layout that keeps your space distinct.You mentioned having substantial equity in your home, which is a great resource.