The culpable one is the decriber, see if the Realtor will make a fix. Use a professional inspector before going to contract. Possibly bring your disappointment to the realtor's board. E & O insurance? I sure hope some professionals were involved in this transaction, not a FSBO.
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Hi Laurie,
This is deceptive. I hope you are working with professional Realtors who can solve this issue for you. You need legal advice on this one.

I don't think the representative was trying to mislead anyone. Many older homes have wood floors laid like this -- all around the room with a area rug in the center over planks or plywood. Unless someone lifts the rug to look, or all of the personal items are removed, it has the appearance of being a hardwood floor. Technically, it does have hardwood -- just not the whole floor. I would advise buyers to check for carpet fading under furniture as well discoloration under area rugs where there is a smooth surface floor.

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In my opinion, the buyer has the burden of conducting their own diligence within that period. The contract should hav allowed a period of time for you to conduct any and all inspections to your liking. If no one thought to lift the carpet, then I dont think you have any legal recourse, if you have closed escrow. If you have signed the contingency release only and not closed escrow. I would rant and rave and demand some accomodation for this. Your agent should already have checked for this on their own AVID as should the agent representing the Seller. I dont this you have any claim to the Seller but one of the two agents should have noted the flooring on their agent's inspection. I would squeeze the two agnts to help pay for this... and I'm an agent.

you should have a realtor and they should be able to help you with this. Are there any contengencies on your contract????

I just moved in the place that is next to it. It is a great place. It is all hardwood.