WHAT IF THE SELLER HAS A SURVEY?
First, be sure that it is a survey prepared by a licensed land surveyor. Not all maps are based on actual surveys. A map that is not a survey is not reliable. If the seller provides a survey, it may not be adequate for your needs. Since the date of the survey, there may have been changes in the property lines or perhaps improvements were made which affect the use and value of the land. As property values increase, the requirements of a survey change and become more rigid. Only the surveyor who prepared the seller’s survey can state that his survey will meet your present needs. You should consult with him to learn if the survey is adequate. You should be sure that the surveyor is willing to certify his survey to you personally, because certifications are not transferable to additional institutions or subsequent owners. Said certifications shall run only to the person for whom the survey is prepared.
