Purchasing agent and hidden defects

Questioner

I want to buy a house through a purchasing agent. What about hidden defects that he is not aware of but the previous owner was? If defects come to light afterwards, can the previous owner be held liable?

Lawyer

In that case, you can still choose to hold the purchasing agent liable. Not everything is a hidden defect. A defect in the sense of it must prevent normal use of the home. A buyer must conduct better research, the agent too.