VA Requirement For A Sketch On New Construction

[TN Pro]

I was told the VA now requires stairs and doors to be on the sketch, along with the basement (which I never did until 6/2017)
How far shall we go? Our software has Tubs, Fireplaces, bidet's etc. We really could go wild, have no effect on our opinion
of value, but looks nice.
Any strange requests out there?

Thats not accurate, they do not require stairs or doors, but yet, the basement on the sketch would be applicable.

 

[timd354]

Showing the GLA calculations is an oft overlooked requirement. Based on my interactions with many appraisers over the years, it seems that many users do not enforce this requirement. I cannot count how many times I have been accused of "making up rules to justify my job" on this issue. Even after I copy and paste the requirement right out of the applicable guide, some still do not believe it

Some don't want to believe it as it is difficult to admit that hey have been doing it incorrectly for years.

 

[Mike Kennedy]

https://www.benefits.VA.gov/warms/pam26_7.asp

See Pg 11-6

 

[Mike Garrett RAA]

For new construction I prefer to use the plans and also the marketing brochure floor plan which almost always shows doors, windows, and stairs. Can't remember an underwriter ever complaining about that.