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I am in the process of
purchasing a house. My lender is requiring that we have a survey
done. Why? |
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Lending institutions require surveys as protection
for their investment. A survey will disclose whether or not the
house is actually on the property it's supposed to be on, and
if any improvements to the property are across the property lines.
Also, gaps or overlaps in descriptions can affect title to the
property. A Survey will also show if the acreage of the land
being purchased is what the seller claims. |
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What is a Registered Land
Surveyor? |
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The State of Wisconsin licenses Land Surveyors
after passing an exam and accumulating experience and educational
requirements. |
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When do I need a land
survey? |
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A survey should be made before subdividing
any parcel of land for sale and prior to the construction of
any structures on property in which you have an interest. A survey
is often desirable before purchasing real estate and frequently
is recommended by legal counsel or by mortgage loan companies.
Remember, the services of a land surveyor now will cost less
in time, worry, and money than the cost of moving a building
or defending a lawsuit later. |
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What information should
I furnish the Land Surveyor? |
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Furnish the surveyor with an explanation of
why the survey is desired. With this purpose in mind, a professional
land surveyor can work most efficiently and reduce the client's
cost. The surveyor will need a copy of your deed or at a minimum,
the tax parcel number from your tax bill. If you have knowledge
of a previous survey done on your property or that of your neighbor's
land, pass that information along to the surveyor. He will make
the professional judgment as to what evidence should be used. |
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What should I receive
from the Land Surveyor? |
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1. A plat or plats showing all desired information.
2. A description of the survey suitable for deed use.
3. Services which serve the purpose for which they were intended. |
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How much will a survey
cost? |
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Fees of Land Surveyors are on a level with
other professions. The Surveyor's fees are dependent upon the
size of the tract and other factors, including the terrain and
vegetation, accessibility, and if reliable survey monuments exist
in the area. Therefore, the Surveyor will estimate the approximate
cost of the survey for you prior to commencing the work. However,
do not depend on the lowest priced survey to be the best survey.
Obtain the services of a reputable Surveyor. |
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Cautions for Landowners
and Clients |
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Contact the surveyor well before the survey
is needed.
DO NOT replace a survey monument with a post. Set a post beside
the monument.
DO NOT move, remove or replace a survey monument.
Removing or disturbing a survey monument is punishable under
Wisconsin State Law. |
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What areas do you survey? |
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M & O Land Survey offers land surveying
in the Marinette County Wisconsin Towns of Grover, Peshtigo,
Pound, Beaver, Lake, Stephenson, Middle Inlet, Porterfield, Wagner,
Wausaukee, Silver Cliff, Athelstane, Amberg, Goodman, Dunbar,
Beecher, Pembine and Niagara, WI. In Oconto County M & O
Land Survey offers Land Surveying in the Towns of Townsend, Lakewood,
Riverview, Doty, Mountain, Brazeau, Bagley, Breed, How, Maple
Valley, Spruce, Lena, Little River, Oconto, Styles, Oconto Falls,
Gillette, Underhill, Morgan, Abrams, Pensaukee, Little Suamico,
and Chase, Wisconsin. |
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