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SELLER AGENT IS HIDING SOMETHING: I need advice (new home buyer)

I recently closed on a condo in Gainesville, Virginia. On moving in, I noticed the HVAC was not working. I called the seller agent and she says she knew nothing about it, and that the HVAC was working when she listed the property (the owner had left it on 87°F to prevent a huge electric bill - according to seller agent) I go to check the mailbox and I find that the seller agent had mail in my mailbox - I think she lived there. So I look up her phone number, and truly, the address is tied to the property.. The owner of the property according to the agents, moved to Florida and hence why he was selling it. During the viewing, Are seller agents required to disclose any relationship to owner.

At this point, I know I'm screwed, because I already closed on the condo, and have a 10K HVAC problem...(thats what you get for making an offer not contingent on inspection or appraisal) but can I sue the agent for nondisclosure? I feel she knows and is hiding something.

Please advise.

PS: The house was initially listed, went pending, came back active...I asked why, and she told me that previous buyers financing fell through. My gut tells me it was probably because the previous buyer realized the problem with the property during inspection. Was she required to disclose this to me ?

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