Land Surveys in Real Estate Transactions
What a survey shows and why buyers and lenders rely on it before closing.
What is a land survey?
A land survey is a professional measurement and mapping of a property that shows its exact boundaries, the location of buildings and improvements, and any easements or encroachments. It turns the legal description in the deed into a picture of what is actually on the ground.
What a survey reveals
A survey confirms where the boundaries really are, whether structures sit within them, whether a neighbor's improvement crosses the line, and how recorded easements run across the site. In commercial deals, a detailed (ALTA) survey is often required by the lender and the title company.
Why order one before closing
A survey lets a buyer catch a boundary or encroachment problem before it owns it, and it supports removing survey-related exceptions from the title commitment. Skipping the survey means accepting whatever is actually there, sight unseen.
How Nochumson P.C. helps
Nochumson P.C. reviews surveys and title together to catch problems before you close. Contact us to review your survey.
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- Resolving Boundary-Line Disputes in Pennsylvania
- Property Encroachments: Rights & Remedies
- Easements in Pennsylvania: Types & Disputes
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