I'm starting as an agent myself for the MLS access/commission bonus(still waiting for license).

The basement is finished already. 1 room and a big bonus room in basement.

if the boards are soft, you should fix it...layering shingles won't fix that....and like j said, that's a bonus when going to sell

Ryan -Try staging and bonuses for the buyers agents.

Offer a bonus to the selling agent (the buyer's agent) of at least .5% of the list price and a minimum of $5005.

I had a 4BR house for rent in a neighborhood where 3BR is way more common, and I had it priced competitive with the 3BR houses (basically, 4th BR is free or bonus).

Networking - a free added bonus to being a Realtor.

BONUS- zoned to build a new triplex in back for extra 1800/month rent and converting to 5-unit property. 

In other words, what do you think would work better: bonuses for on-time completion of milestones, or penalties for missing deadlines?

It may also be part time W2 perhaps, or W2 income with out 2 years track/history, or is so volatile, based on 100% commission, or bonus, or other variable nature that the CU's credit policy has completely negated it.I doubt if your W2 income was full time salary for 2+ years with the same company that it would get negated, as an example.