Why Do I Need a Survey?

Why Should You Get a Survey

Homes are selling in the Raleigh, NC area everyday.  With each real estate transaction, a buyer has multiple things to consider and decide on.  No matter how hot the Triangle market continues to be, items like home inspections are a must and can not be overlooked.  One item that sometimes is overlooked or not seen as a priority by buyers is a survey.  I am here to tell you that a survey for home buyers can be as essential to the home buying process as inspections and appraisals.

A survey protects the buyer and ensures them that their new purchase is free of any encroachments and encumbrances.  It is too late for a buyer to get a survey after the home is purchased to find out if a neighbor has built a fence that crosses the property line onto your property or to discover that the nice shed or storage building in the back yard is actually sitting past the property line and in a neighbor's lot.  All of these things need to be checked out prior to time of purchase to guarantee that the new owner is not going to have to deal with an expense later that could have been avoided.  Please don’t make the mistake and assume that if the yard is already fenced in, you have nothing to worry about.  The current owner or fence installer may not have ordered a survey prior to the fence being installed and you may unknowingly have a mess on your hands.  The time to get any issues resolved is prior to closing on the property.

You may ask, “what if the current owner has a survey they are willing to share??”  This is a great start for a buyer and if it is current enough and shows all items on the survey that are current conditions on the property (fences, storage buildings, pool,....) then you may be OK...however, please know that if something were to come up in the future and no survey was conducted for you with your name on it, then most Title Insurance policies will not cover your expenses for any remedies needed.

I have run into several situations in the past helping buyers where they are purchasing a home and a survey is ordered.  Everything by the naked eye appears to be fine with the property but the survey comes back with some issues.  Please protect yourself and not only order a survey for your new home purchase, but hire a buyer specialist to protect you, your investment, and your interests as well. 

The Kima Real Estate Group is here to help you with all your Triangle Real Estate needs.  No matter if you are looking to purchase a home in Wake Forest, Cary, Raleigh, Apex, Holly Springs, Fuquay Varina (my personal home town!) or anywhere in the Triangle, we can help you.

Give us a call today and let us show you why you want us on your side ...919-443-0200

Chad Wingler
Lead Buyer Specialist
Chad@PeterKima.com