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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's is great if you have historical records of the crack since you moved in plus photos and a letter from an independent structural engineer!  If I were a buyer, and I saw the crack, I would definitely inquire about it.  Since buyers especially in this market are a little more careful about the condition of the house and the money they are spending,perhaps also consider getting an updated opinion.  It will also probably come back as a nothing-burger, but better to be prepared.  Further,  [b]a well-qualified home inspector[/b] to not only review the crack, but also evaluate the overall condition of your home before it hits the market and do everything you can to accentuate the positives.  [/quote]Home inspector is useless in this case.  They know the least about foundation repair and are only observers.  His report, if he even spots it will say something to the tune of, I see a crack, recommend you call a licensed foundation repair company or structural engineer.

You've already done all you can.  3/8" bow can be stopped from getting worse with carbon fiber straps for a bit less than steel i-beams he recommended but let the buyer decide how they want to proceed.  When their inspector finds the crack, show them the engineer's report.  If they want to call out a foundation repair company at that point, let them and you may need to put money in escrow for the repair, but ask about carbon fiber straps.  Steel beams or wall plate tie-backs are not usually the go-to for a wall that's only bowing in 3/8"  [/quote]

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