square footage disrepancy

[kurt67]

Have a contract to purchase a home in Virginia. House was listed at 2600 sqft. Appraiser measures area at 2150, and now I discover that tax records indicate 2250.

At 2600 sqft the price per sqft was compatible with market comparisonss. At 2150 sqft, price increases by 21%/sqft.

We still want to buy the house, but think the price should be reduced. Do we have any recourse against the listing agent?

Also, we don't have hard copy of the appraisal yet, but the VA appraiser says it's worth exactly purchase price. Don't know how the heck she figured that. Aren't they supposed to give an objective appraisal (irrespective of purchase price)?

Everyone concerned (except us) just wants to make the deal work as is. Seems to me like I'm getting taken.

Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[HomeGuru]

If your contract was written at sales price per SF then you have a claim. If not, buy the home.

 

[kurt67]

thanks

I sincerely appreciate your help.

 

[HomeGuru]

No problem.