The Location of Property Lines

Having been a real estate agent for the past thirty-four years one of the questions I get asked most often is where are the property lines. As a real estate agent it is a big no-no to represent the location of lot lines. By doing so, you are opening yourself up to be the target of an easy lawsuit when you are wrong.

The location of a property line is a big deal so it is no wonder somebody would want to sue if you're proven to give them wrong information. This leads to the question of how do you find property lines? There is of course more than one way to skin a cat. You can find a property line by doing research.

The research conducted to locate a property line can be done in a number of fashions. The most accurate way is to hire a professional. One of the more significant functions of a land surveyor is to locate property lines. Quite often when there is a dispute between neighbors, one of the parties will hire a property surveyor who will come to the property to determine boundary locations.

Unfortunately, you cannot just go by a fence or other types of screening that look like they might be a property line. Doing so, is the perfect way to make a significant mistake.

Understanding accurate locations of property lines becomes especially important when you want to do an addition or improvement to your property. You will need to follow local zoning laws which means having an excellent idea of where the property line is located.

For example, let's say you wanted to install a new 2 car garage at your home but the local zoning ordinance says that all structures must be a minimum of 25 feet from any lot line. In a situation like this you would need to have an exact location of the property line so that you did not encroach on the property line. This is just one example.

When mistakes like this are made they are significant. At times they can hold up the purchase and sale of a property. In the above resource at Maximum Real Estate Exposure, you will be taken through quite a few methods of locating your property lines. You will also see extensive information on other things you should be concerned about as it pertains to lot lines.

Take a look this helpful resource and if you have any pressing questions about how boundary lines work, feel free to reach out and I will try to help. To have great relationships with your neighbors it will be vital to know where your designated property lines are located. With everyone on the same page, there are fewer chances to have disputes.