Answer: In some cases Explanation: A land survey is not required in Pennsylvania before closing but there could be exceptions to this. |
Rich Small Team |
Answer: In some cases Explanation: Every lending institution is different when it comes down to what is needed and what is not. Then there is also what you as a client should get. For example, my bank does not require surveys, we allow you to close without one you also have the option to ask the seller if they have one already to save you the cost if they do not, it may be a good idea to just obtain a new one, especially if you are purchasing a complex property and need to find out where your property starts and ends. |
Total Mortgage Services LLC |
Answer: Never Explanation: No. |
Remax Platinum |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: In most cases Explanation: Not always, but I highly recommend this while you have the attorney to review this with you during the closing. |
Pro17 Engineering, LLC |
Answer: In some cases Explanation: Not required by law in Kentucky unless there is a change in the existing boundary of record.
May be required by a loan/mortgage institution. |
Tim Phipps, Surveyor |
Answer: Never Explanation: No....surveys are rare and often only supplied with the purchase of land or a lot, not typical with residential purchases of existing homes. |
EXP Realty LLC |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: In some cases Explanation: It is up to the buyer. If there is questions regarding easements, etc. then it can be done. The price is usually $300-$500 . |
Hudson Real Estate |
Answer: In some cases Explanation: I don't know o f this ever being a requirement. But it can be written into a purchase contract and if agreed to it can become a requirement. |
KF Home Sales @ Quality First Real Estate Group |
Answer: In some cases Explanation: Not usually, unless there is a reason to suspect lot lines, a question on encroachment or easements, etc. A good title company will normally alert us to an issue. For vacant land I suggest a survey. |
John L. Scott Olympia |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: Always Explanation: Yes this is done as part of the mortgage requirement. |
EA Realty LLC |
Answer: In some cases Explanation: Always if you are getting a mortgage. Recommended anyway to make sure you know what you are buying. A few years back, a new buyer found out the house had been built on the wrong lot decades before. All the previous transactions had been cash and the survey was not required. OOPS!!! |
RE/MAX Realty Group |
Answer: In some cases Explanation: We encourage anyone who is purchasing property to have a survey done so that you know exactly what you are purchasing or have purchased. As for the timing, it is purely up to the client. |
Apex Land Surveys |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: Never Explanation: The buyer may request a land survey, again if you say NO, they are welcome to go forward and purchase a different home. |
Rodeo Realty |
Answer: In most cases Explanation: It is never a bad idea to know for sure what you are purchasing when the value of the property you are buying is at risk. |
Skinner Land Survey Co., Inc. |
Answer: In some cases Explanation: You only have to perform the contract requirements.
If your buyer didn't ask you to do so in the contract, then you are NOT required to get one. |
Reece Nichols-Mary Wilcox |
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ProMatcher |