Property Ownership

What is a 'survey' in Delaware real estate and why is it important?

AA questionnaire given to buyers about their housing preferences
BA professional measurement and mapping of a parcel's boundaries, dimensions, easements, encroachments, and improvements — establishing the exact limits of the property✓ Correct
CA tax assessment performed by the county to establish property value
DAn environmental inspection of the property

Explanation

A land survey is performed by a licensed surveyor to establish the exact boundaries of a property, locate improvements (buildings, fences), identify encroachments and easements, and confirm the property's legal description matches its physical characteristics. Lenders and buyers often require surveys before closing to ensure they know exactly what they're buying.

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