Escrow & Title
What is a 'survey' in the context of a South Carolina real estate transaction?
AA questionnaire completed by the seller
BA professional measurement and mapping of a property's boundaries✓ Correct
CAn environmental assessment of the property
DThe lender's review of the borrower's finances
Explanation
A survey is a professional measurement of a property's boundaries, improvements, easements, and encroachments, prepared by a licensed surveyor. It establishes the exact location and dimensions of the property.
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