I was the one that suggested the redecor and staging. I think aside from those minor things, he also seriously needs to cut his price. He is still being a little greedy, but tell him to look at this way: he can also low ball in Carlsbad. He is one of the lucky ones. He can still make a decent profit, plus be a buyer in a buyer’s market.
You can only lead a horse to water. It’s up to him to start drinking. If he wants to hold out, then he deserves the harsh reality check he has coming.