Well then can you describe sole alternate ways to obtain access to MLS?

Or should I give them an addendum with a blank space to describe the alteration?

what your describing is why those that are not experinced in a market need to hire a qualified agent to lead them  to the promised land and run them around mine fields. 

I'm just saying I would rather describe my dad as a happy 61 year old than a emotionally  needy, vulnerable 61 year old.

This was my first dealing with this situation, I'm sure others are more versed in the situation your describing....best of luck and congrats!

I bought a home at auction (via www.auction.com) that was advertised as a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home and the advertisement said that I was not allowed to contact the occupants or tour the home prior to the bid and so I proceeded to bid on the home (which is located in NC) Public records in Mecklenburg county showed the property to be a 3 bed 2 bath home and the title report I paid for also described the property that way.

Call a title company they will walk you through it, you don't need any agents for what you are describing.

They have set theirs up exactly as you described.

The bottom side of the rug is smooth sealed plasticy feeling material - not sure how to describe it.I talked to my uncle who is a home inspector and has inspected the property in the past and he said that what most likely happened was the slab, which is largely made up of water, sweat and the rug sat on top of the carpet and trapped moisture between the slab and the rug b/c the carpet could not breathe.

What you're describing about learning so much without taking action sounds like what they call  'analysis paralysis'.