Who got a land survey when they purchased? (sale, home)

[surv1234]

I have had a few people not pay, but it's rare. I do not require payment in advance on most surveys but I do require a signed contract for individuals or first time clients. I do not make the attorneys I work for regularly sign a contract, but they do make sure I get paid.

[Nims]

Hi, Chukkles77,

We're in purchase mode for property in Warren County right now. Although there was an official survey we were able to look up on the on-line county property tax site, and 2 surveys had been done in the 2 or so previous years, there was a discrepancy in the 2 most recent surveys, so to be safe, we had another survey done. Not only does the latest survey include areas previously excluded by the other surveys, it also shows that we own most of the road our house is on, including access to our neighbors' house! While this can be dealt with easily (I hope!), it does give us the security of knowing that a licensed surveyor prepared what will now be part of our title insurance.

I'd never buy without: a home inspection, a re-survey, a real-estate attorney (even if not using a Realtor), and title insurance. Better to be safe than sorry, and those extra dollars you thought you saved on this stuff will not be enough to safeguard your huge investment if there is a problem down the road with who owns what and where!

Sincerely,
Nims

[lovemaine]

I always get a survey, our most recent purchase,with survey, indicated that our neighbors actually have their wooden fence encroaching on our property in one corner by about 2 feet. Now, after 19 months of our purchase-the neighbors have sold and the buyers may be very suprised soon.

[Lauren Roberts]

A few more notes.
Yes, I know that the original survey for our home was not intended to be the final survey as the builder had it done to determine the setbacks and was also submitted to the ARB. However, many buyers, trying to save a couple of hundred bucks, foolishly think "that's good enough". It is not.
Also remember, that many buyers move from states that do not require a survey. In PA, surveys were very rare. They just weren't done. Many states are like that so someone moving to NC, needs to be informed that although they didn't need it where they came from, it is very important still.
As far as if a surveyor is paid if the deal falls through, yes. The same goes for the inspectors. Many surveyors require payment at the time of the service. Otherwise, it is on the closing statement.
Do you pay your doctor even if your cold doesn't go away?

[mom2joshcanpark]

My neighbor sold his property late last year. Now the person that bought has decided to take 6 feet of my yard.

I have his deed and our deed, and he has measured off the front to where it comes in that far but not taking into consideration the curve.

Does anyone know if this makes a difference?

We were sold that part of our land back in 2003.

Thanks

[MikeJaquish]

"Does anyone know how to measure a property survey on a curve?"

Sure. A licensed surveyor knows how. They do it all day, every day.
If you did not have a survey done when you bought, and irons placed at corners, then you surely need to have one done now.

[NCsand]

Originally Posted by VickiR

A metal detector is very helpful in finding those pins after they have been beat down into the ground years later!!!

Vicki

Where could you find the metal detector that would do this work? We are not trying to put up a fence or anything, just that the neighbor mentioned that a fruit tree is on her property that last owner(foreclosed out) planted. Even though I told her if it's on her property she could have it. I just want to make sure because from any angle to look at it, it's on our property. Thanks!

[mom2joshcanpark]

Originally Posted by MikeJaquish

"Does anyone know how to measure a property survey on a curve?"

Sure. A licensed surveyor knows how. They do it all day, every day.
If you did not have a survey done when you bought, and irons placed at corners, then you surely need to have one done now.

See that is the whole thing, I am trying to avoid paying $600 for another survey when one was already done, we just can't find who did it to get it.

But every surveyor I have spoken with says that ours is right and neighbor is wrong.

[MikeJaquish]

Originally Posted by mom2joshcanpark

See that is the whole thing, I am trying to avoid paying $600 for another survey when one was already done, we just can't find who did it to get it.

But every surveyor I have spoken with says that ours is right and neighbor is wrong.

They say, but it doesn't mean anything without a paper with a licensed surveyor stamp on it.
Just the breeze in the trees.

Your agent and/or your closing attorney should have a copy of the survey you got when you bought. I would ask them.

[VickiR]

Originally Posted by NCsand

Where could you find the metal detector that would do this work? We are not trying to put up a fence or anything, just that the neighbor mentioned that a fruit tree is on her property that last owner(foreclosed out) planted. Even though I told her if it's on her property she could have it. I just want to make sure because from any angle to look at it, it's on our property. Thanks!

Maybe you could rent one or ask a neighbor?

Vicki