As a newbie, I just want to post an update on my progress.My husband and I closed on our first home in Port Angeles, Washington, SIGHT UNSEEN!

@Makenzi Capezza I have cut an x with a utility knife over the bubbles and used wood glue or if a lot of damage use guardz primer.

.- This slip and fall occurred during the rain supposedly, and the steps were wood. 

I buy appliances, lights, paint, cabinets, counters, final flooring,  cosmetic things.They buy wood, drywall, electrical stuff, plumbing stuff (except facets), nails, cement, blocks, roofing, etc.

You see, FNMA pretty much buys loans sight unseen with an agreement that all loans delivered in fact meet all guidelines.

Check out this video from the Wood Whisperer.

These steps would be a welcome sight for your lender.  

Also those wood beams are AWESOME.

Upon inspection, M has accumulated 4-5 bags of trash, a 3-4ft tall stack of scrapped furniture wood, and an amalgamation of scrap metals, including what appears to be a commercial oven or perhaps ice maker. 

I told him to make a full price offer sight unseen and within a couple of hours it was accepted.