I would let them know that you have documented proof that they screwed up, and if they won't waive the fees then you will make it your personal mission in life to leave a negative review (with proof) on any website that allows reviews. 

If it does what ours does then you can make a decision. our two houses are about 1.5mm together - maybe with a $2mm house you will have a little more responsible guests but I doubt it as there is always one person that screws it for everyone.fortunately for us, the dip in income didn't impact us because we bought with cash but if they have that pressure it may make a difference 

It sounds like from your post that there may be an existing garage there currently, but the original surveyer screwed up. 

If that is the case and the agent is willing to screw their seller over, why wouldnt they also be willing to completely screw you over in some way?

Those who have yet to buy a home (millennials and younger) are going to get completely screwed and have little to no ability to build wealth on their own through real estate due to cost of housing compared to incomes and the only way they will be able to do it is from mommy and daddy hopefully having significant equity in their home.

When people say I am going to do the renovations myself, they usually mean doing everything without proper permits and then they get screwed when they go to sell.If you can find a house hack where the side you will live in needs cosmetic, direct replacement (no permits) work, that would be ideal because you can do both by living in and soft-flipping your side while getting income on the other.

THEN THE PANELS COME WITH EVERYTHING DOWN TO THE SCREWS.

@Basit Siddiqi is exactly right that Philadelphia / NJ has some unique reporting headaches that are often screwed up, so whoever you work with, gauge their experience working in numerous jurisdictions, or their teams access to those subject matter experts.Those in the construction world and rental world open themselves up to some substantial opportunities from a tax planning perspective, but also need to be sure they thread the needle carefully on the real estate professional rules to actually qualify for them.

You can check out our YouTube channel (Jews with Screws) if you're interested in following us as we flip in Bucks county.

Amateur's might screw it up, but it is tempting to save that much money.What's the top amount you would pay per square foot?