: If you are willing to take the risk, negotiate a lower price to cover the potential costs of bringing the work up to code or future demolition.
If you choose to move forward and legalize the work yourself after purchase, expect a multi-step process: Buying a house with unpermitted work: What you need to know buying a house with unpermitted additions
: Watch for mismatched materials (different brick or siding), oddly shaped rooms, inconsistent ceiling heights, or utility lines (pipes/wires) that are exposed or in unexpected areas. : If you are willing to take the