 TITLE: How to Get a Property Survey CONTENT: Why a Property Survey Is Important\n----------------------------------\nA property survey assures the lender and title company that the property you're buying is true to its description. For homeowners, doing a property survey before starting construction or improvements ensures you're building on your own land to hopefully prevent any future disputes with neighbors. Cities may also require property surveys before construction can be permitted. Check with your city to see if a survey is needed and, if so, what type.\nConducting a property survey is wise even if the boundaries of your property seem clear, such as a house with a fenced yard. If the fence you're replacing is really on your neighbor's property, it's better to make that discovery before starting the work.\nProperty surveys can also resolve disputes. Your neighbor may be upset that you're walking through his yard to get to the creek behind your homes. A property survey can prove you have the right to do so. END