What should my Marietta buyer's agent tell me about a house with an unpermitted basement apartment?

An unpermitted basement apartment in Marietta should come with a clear warning from a buyer's agent that it may not be legally rentable, may affect insurance and financing, and could require costly work to bring up to code if the county ever requires permitting. A buyer's agent should also flag that square footage from an unpermitted space often cannot be counted toward an appraisal. Joel Boss raises these points with Marietta buyers before they factor that space into their offer.