Discover How to Read A Survey

If you have purchased property or are thinking about it, chances are you were given a stack of pre-closing documents that included title materials and possibly a survey. Trusting the title company, most folks believe that these documents are in order. Besides, they seem complicated and difficult to understand.

The adage, “look before you leap,” can save tremendous frustration, legal problems and grief down the line. In real estate, you need to review the title and real estate survey so that you know exactly what you are buying.

A broker and Realtor-recommended video, “How to Read a Survey,” takes the mystery out of reading surveys. In a simplistic step-by-step online tutorial, anyone can read a survey in about half an hour. It’s fun, easy and can save a lot of trouble down the road.