Unexpected expense...

[Megan Helm]

Wanted to share the experience my husband and I went through on our last flip.  We purchased a two story flip home in Wisconsin. Had a home inspection performed (electrical and mold issues found).  House went on the market 3 months later.  We received three offers on the home.  After accepting the offer - the home inspection by the buyers was performed. The inspector found that 3 of the basement walls needed to be reinforced.  Nature of the beast or need a new home inspector??

[Sam Erickson]

Need a new inspector. Unlikely the buyers will pay for this and it's going to cost you thousands. 

Most structural engineers will say that any thing 3/4 inch or more displacement will need to be braced. Some go even as far as 5/8 inch.  I haven't met one inspector in Wisconsin that doesn't go right to the basement walls and put a level on it. The fact that yours  didn't is very concerning.

PM and I can supply you a inspector I use as well as a couple differnt foundation companies you can call for pricing.

What does the amendment to the offer say in regards to who can brace the walls? I also know the company in Milwaukee that makes and sells all the braces to the foundation guys.   They will sell directly to homeoweners. You could do the bracing your self if your capable or can get a foundation guy to cut you a deal if you supply the braces.