The most common things notated on the inspections are cracked concrete & peeling paint.

I had to use shellac once and bought a mask and eye protection as its pretty smelly stuff.

No peeling paint.

Lenders don't like peeling paint and water damage.

Is it just peeling paint, dry and cracked?

I have stated that I would provide the necessary equipment ( gloves, mask, hand sanitizer and shoe coverings) and keep the showings to a minimum and of course when they are not home.

The sellers have recently put new insulation and vapor barrier in this area of the basement (it would appear to mask the moisture problem?)

A great value-add property may have peeling paint, outdated appliances, or overgrown landscaping, which all affect the curb appeal and the initial impression that a potential renter will form.

Everything - from grass height to peeling paint.

I have also tried ozone shock treatment and various deodorizers, but none work.Most appraisers won't care too much about the paint condition, as long as it's not peeling.