But they also had a few at our local giant furniture dealer who advertises too much.

Restored, refinished, and reupholstered furniture.

And, if the job is not done correctly, the contractor should definitely fix the issue (immediately) and definitely complete before receiving a  payment.(6) Indicate in the Agreement/Contract a Termination Clause with Cause (list as many possible causes as possible, ie- unsatisfactory work (after the 1st time the Contractor was requested to fix or correct the task/work); not completed on-time (perhaps provide a 2-day grace period); damage to property,furniture, or fixtures; and the like.Finally, depending on the size of the contractor, the contractor may request some type of upfront payment.

My realtor's friend works for a small boutique furniture store, and they had worked out a special deal.

Made 21K in about a week.During those 24 hours, I got myself a 7K piano and other old antique furniture that came with the house when I bought it. 

That's not even mentioning what a reasonable owner might do to prepare for settlement, like move furniture out, store things, incur expenses trying to find a place to move to. 

I don't buy personal living room furniture and claim it as a business expense, or go on a cruise [that's not business related] and claim it as a business expense.

Stole and damaged furniture.

It blows out on the furniture and floor.  

After some discussion about the contents of the home, she agreed to empty any personal effects but would leave the furniture and any new items.