I've seen deals nearly go sideways over a broken handrail or a missing GFCI outlet—stuff that seems minor but can send everyone into a panic.
- 100% agree, those “little” things can turn into big headaches fast.
- VA appraisers are usually sticklers for safety stuff—handrails, peeling paint, missing covers, etc.
- I’ve had sellers scramble to find a handyman last minute too. Sometimes I wonder if it’s worth just hiring a pro upfront instead of waiting for a friend-of-a-friend.
- The credit/delay thing is real. Had a client whose credit card balance spiked because closing dragged out over a missing smoke detector. Not fun.
- It’s stressful, but most of the time, these fixes are doable if everyone stays on top of it. Just gotta expect a few curveballs.
VA appraisers are usually sticklers for safety stuff—handrails, peeling paint, missing covers, etc.
Yeah, I learned that the hard way during my refi. Thought my place was fine, but the appraiser flagged a loose railing and some chipped paint on the porch. Took three days and two trips to Home Depot... all for stuff I barely noticed before. Makes me wonder if they’re just looking for reasons to slow things down sometimes.
