Haha, bright yellow walls to distract from wiring issues... that's a new one. But seriously, do you think inspectors have some kind of secret training to spot these things? Like, is there a class called "Ignoring Fresh Paint 101"? I've always wondered how they zero in on exactly what's wrong, even when it's hidden. Maybe it's just experience, or maybe they're secretly psychic... who knows. Either way, you're right—cosmetic fixes are mostly for our own sanity.
Honestly, I doubt inspectors rely on psychic powers or secret training. It's probably just years of seeing the same shortcuts over and over. But I wouldn't dismiss cosmetic fixes entirely—sometimes a clean, organized space can subtly influence their overall impression. Sure, it won't hide major issues, but it might make them less inclined to nitpick minor stuff... at least that's been my experience.
"sometimes a clean, organized space can subtly influence their overall impression."
True story—I once had an inspector come through a house that was, let's say... less than perfect. The kitchen faucet was literally hanging by a thread, but I'd spent the morning making everything look spotless and cozy. Weirdly enough, the inspector ended up chatting about the vintage coffee mugs on display and barely mentioned the faucet. So yeah, cosmetic touches can definitely shift their focus a bit. Just don't expect miracles if your oven door's falling off!
Yeah, inspectors are human too... sometimes they get distracted by interesting details. But honestly, aren't they trained to spot bigger issues regardless of how tidy things look? Curious how often this actually happens.
Had a similar thought when our inspector came by last month. Our kitchen was still half torn apart, cabinets everywhere, tools scattered... honestly looked like a bomb went off. But funny enough, he barely glanced at the mess and instead zeroed in on some wiring behind the stove. Guess they're really trained to see past the clutter and focus on what's actually important. Still, doesn't hurt to tidy up a bit—just in case.
