Our buying agent is incompetent - need input

[Pamela Gondeck]

We’re buying a coastal property and made the mistake of not getting references for an agent in that area. The one we ended up with is incompetent.

Skipping past other issues to the about to be deal-breaker: We’re past the inspection, waiting on appraisal. I discovered last night that the bathroom the sellers added wasn’t permitted. We already knew from the inspection that there was some sort of defect in the sewer pipe that was pumping sewage from the lift pump under the deck/house. When the bathroom was added, supposedly it was also renovated from septic to city sewer. I’m now questioning how it was connected to city sewer without a permit.

When I asked for proof of permitted work and sewage connection, Realtor just responded back that “Not all permits are on line and buyers can put in themselves without permits FYI but will ask”. Nonsense. Owners can pull permits themselves, but legally they are required. Realtor should know that.

Can I go to her broker for help at this point? I don’t trust her to provide input or to advocate for us.