We bought our first home last year, and approximately 3 months later found out all of the remodel work was un-permitted and mostly completed by the previous owner's husband. (Using youtube as a guide, she told me.) Our issue is that HCAD is valuing our home approximately 1/8 more than what we paid. From what I understand of real estate laws, we must either redo the renovations to code with permits or disclose the un-permitted work to any future buyers. How can I fight the HCAD appraisal? Also is the previous owner/ real estate agent liable?
Unpermitted remodel bumping our hcad value
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We bought our first home last year, and approximately 3 months later found out all of the remodel work was un-permitted and mostly completed by the previous owner's husband. (Using youtube as a guide, she told me.) Our issue is that HCAD is valuing our home approximately 1/8 more than what we paid. From what I understand of real estate laws, we must either redo the renovations to code with permits or disclose the un-permitted work to any future buyers. How can I fight the HCAD appraisal? Also is the previous owner/ real estate agent liable?