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Boundary Surveys - Get the Facts About Boundary Surveys

Information to help you understand what surveyors do, and why a boundary survey is important before you close on a real estate transaction.
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Surveying Introduction
How does a surveyor know where the boundaries are? What do they do when the deed and pins do not agree? This introduction was written by Malcolm Moore, a surveyor in the state of Vermont.
Surveying Units and Terms
Having a hard time deciphering the terms used in your deed description? What's a chain, anyway? And a link. Sounds like a fence, doesn't it, but both terms are units of measure used by surveyors.
Where ARE the Property Boundaries?
Here's some advice to help you learn more about the importance of knowing exactly where the boundaries of a property are before you go to closing.

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