What is a survey and why is it important in a sale?

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What is a survey and why is it important in a sale?

A survey provides an accurate map of the property's boundaries, showing the exact lines, dimensions, and any encroachments or easements. This helps verify what is being sold matches the legal description in the deed and what the buyer will actually own. Flagging encroachments (like a fence or structure that crosses a boundary) or easements upfront prevents disputes after closing and informs title insurance about what affects the property’s use and value. Lenders and title companies rely on this precise information to insure the title and support the loan, so a survey is a common, protective step in a sale. It isn’t about property taxes or mortgage terms, which come from tax records and lender policies.

A survey provides an accurate map of the property's boundaries, showing the exact lines, dimensions, and any encroachments or easements. This helps verify what is being sold matches the legal description in the deed and what the buyer will actually own. Flagging encroachments (like a fence or structure that crosses a boundary) or easements upfront prevents disputes after closing and informs title insurance about what affects the property’s use and value. Lenders and title companies rely on this precise information to insure the title and support the loan, so a survey is a common, protective step in a sale. It isn’t about property taxes or mortgage terms, which come from tax records and lender policies.

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