The Top Five Deal Killers
April 15, 2026 at 1-4 pm
This isn’t a foundation repair class — it’s a deal-protection workshop that helps you spot the issues that quietly derail transactions before inspections. The goal is to prevent the kind of problems that can cause price cuts, legal issues, or worse--the loss of a sale.
Promise to Attendees
We help you identify foundation and drainage red flags early so negotiations stay clean and transactions move forward with fewer surprises.
Stephen Burton
Founder of Foundation Rescue School & Education Center
What You Will Learn
Why cracks are symptoms, not root problems
What inspectors actually flag during inspections
How water movement causes foundation failure
How to spot red flags before listing or inspection
How undocumented repairs derail transactions
The 5 Primary Deal Killers
Gutters & Roof pitch – Missing or undersized gutters, bay windows, ect
Downspouts – Short extensions, tied systems causing vapor lock, water dumping at foundations
Hardscape –Driveways sloping toward the home, planters against walls, patio slope
Landscape & Topography – Negative grading, impervious soil, tree influence, inundation
Prior Repairs – Undocumented work, cosmetic fixes, incomplete finishes, hidden movement
Why This Course Should Matter to You
This workshop reduces inspection surprises, renegotiations, and failed deals. You will gain stronger pricing conversations, improved client trust, and reduced liability exposure.
You'll be in a better position to evaluate the property before inspections.
Being better informed translates to stronger leverage in pricing and negotiation conversations.
Knowledge like this reduces your risk of liability and last-minute deal disruption.
Your professional reputation as honest and knowledgeable means clients will trust you from the beginning.
Improved efficiency throughout the transaction.
Stephen Burton
Founder of Foundation Rescue School & Education Center
Stephen’s goals for Foundation Rescue include helping the next generation of foundation repair specialists, homeowners, and real estate professionals, financial advisors and others understand how foundations affect property value. He believes this knowledge leads to better decisions, stronger transactions, and long-term protection of home equity.
Workshop Details
Length: 3 hours
Format: In-person (limited seats) and online
Schedule: 2nd Wednesday of the month 1pm-4pm
Cost: $29 one-time
Recording available
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