But based on what I read on the Cook Co Assessor's website, it seems they use more of a neighborhood average approach based on a variety of factors.  

It has a variety of things from the lease, move in/move out check list, state landlord tenant act, rules and regs, etc...

Are LMO's restricted or is there a career path to having greater variety for your clients? 

We have a wide variety of options.

Leandro,EPDM roof is a better system although it has more pieces to it so if not installed properly it will leak- make sure they tear off old roofing down to the sheathing or plank and start fresh-ask your contractor what size of rubber roll he plans on using ( they come in a variety of lengths and width, the less seams the better) -the rubber rolls come in different thicknesses or mils 45 mil is a minimum - make sure it an fully adhered system where they are gluing the runner to the fiberboard - As long as they are using primer/glue/ seam tape on all your seams as well as some sort of decent termination bar at the roofing edges you should be fine -how’s you slope on the roof currently?

The “staging” comes in the form of posting great professional photos online including decorative touches like modern vases, flowers, throw pillows and blankets, table runners, etc.

Keep in mind most homes will have a variety of mold spores. 

That would put an emergency fund in place that could be used for a variety of purposes,  including but not limited to move in costs for replacement housing.   

I have setup relationships with secondary market contacts, commercial lenders, & have a LOC setup so it provides a variety of financing options depending on the particular situation.

Generally speaking, these items break when they are working hardest and they of course are working hardest on the hottest and coldest days.As Patrick mentions above when you have to replace in an emergency you always end up paying more for a variety of reasons.