California has some options but you should check out the Oregoan Coast. 

The tax deferral from a cost segregation study is a very powerful and strategic tool to utilize in a wealth management plan for your estate.Enhancement of Property ValueReal estate property that has had a cost segregation study performed on it is more appealing to buyers and investors as there is potential for a continuation of tax savings.

Homeowners have ALWAYS had the option to sell their own home. 

I live in a small town and don't know that any of the local brokerages will be a good option. 

If the county is very old school, it's possible that recording the deed in person might be the only option anyway.

Registered agent as mentioned or a PO box would be your best options if you want to have it somewhere else.

It sounds like you're in a challenging situation, but there may be some options to explore before considering selling your home.

I bring up new paradigm here :it's because of too much expansion of money.What I mean by that is because we have lot of money increasing floating around with downpayment as little as 5-20% can already purchase a house with 30 year fixed debt, the number of potential purchasers are increased by a lot, while supply is diminishing, the amount of liquid hard money is increasing, and liquid money is always going to hard asset like residential.if you cut 30 year fixed program and gov no longer print money, the buying power would reduce.

But, for the sake of the renovation portion I would greatly appreciate the thoughts and opinions of what options you all recommend and what has worked well for you.

A 1 agent sale is being considered as an option the only issue is how to keep the agent unbiased.