TitleHomebuying Glossary
Property Survey
Also known as Survey
A professional measurement of a property's exact boundaries, structures, and easements.
In plain English
A property survey, conducted by a licensed surveyor, precisely maps a lot's legal boundaries, where structures sit on it, and any easements or encroachments — distinct from an appraisal, which estimates value.
Why it matters
A survey can reveal a fence, shed, or driveway that unknowingly crosses onto a neighbor's land (or vice versa) before it becomes your problem to fix.
Where you'll run into it
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