You do realize that your real estate agent is not about to hire an
inspector that might screw up the deal, don't you?

You should have hired your own inspector.

Bet you are up the proverbial creek. And the only paddle available will
be an attorney.

Sorry,
Gary

Thanks for the advice. Guess we'll be more careful next time we put
our trust in a real estate agent. So, in your opinion, who would be
liable? The seller for not disclosing or the inspector for messing
such an obvious structural problem?