Escrow & Title
A Wisconsin buyer who requests a survey before closing is advised that the survey will:
AReplace the title search
BIdentify the property's boundaries, improvements, and any encroachments not visible in title records✓ Correct
CGuarantee the title is clear
DEliminate the need for title insurance
Explanation
A survey identifies the physical boundaries of the property, the location of improvements, and any encroachments or easements that may not appear in a title search of recorded documents.
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