Can something as small as a smoke detector actually delay a fast Roswell closing?

A missing or nonworking smoke detector found at the final walkthrough can genuinely hold up a Roswell closing if the closing attorney requires it resolved before signing, even though it's a small, inexpensive fix. Most sellers can address it the same day once flagged, so it rarely causes a real delay if caught early. Testing detectors and other small compliance items before the walkthrough, rather than at it, avoids this entirely.