Why Surveying Your Property Is the Smart Choice
In Washington State, the current average home value is $579,000. In order to avoid potential surprises by assuming the property you are purchasing is accurately advertised you should consider hiring a land surveyor.
The price of a land survey can vary based on many factors including the parcel size and existing records of prior surveys within the area. A land survey can cost approximately less than 2% of what you will pay for the property. Having confirmation of essential property details regarding the size and shape of the land is a worthy expense for your investment.
It is not only a good idea but sometimes necessary to know all the details of what you’re purchasing, especially for the nature of the real estate purchases. You can sometimes discover mistakes in the property description before you buy since aerial maps used in Real Estate ads can be simplified and are sometimes not entirely accurate. The data from those sources often have disclaimers associated with them, warning of exactly that. It can also assist with insurance coverage since the property details will be included on a legal document, a “Record of Survey”.
A land survey, which is not required before selling, can provide crucial information to a buyer, such as if a neighbor has access to the land via an easement or where the property lines are marked for fence construction and landscaping. All of this data is very useful and ensures you are making the right choice when purchasing a property.
- Colton Nordby, Project Surveyor