Do You Need an ALTA Survey or Just a Boundary Survey?
You’re under contract on a property, and your closing checklist has one line you’re not sure about: which survey to order. A boundary survey and an ALTA survey both mark property lines, but they answer different questions. Order the wrong one, and you may end up paying for two surveys instead of one. Here’s the […]
How to Interpret ALTA Survey Symbols and Markings
When you’re developing commercial property, an ALTA survey is one of your most valuable tools. But the document itself can look like a maze of symbols, lines, and abbreviations if you don’t know what to look for. An ALTA survey contains a visual language that tells the complete story of your property. Understanding these symbols […]
What Is an ALTA Survey? A Complete Guide for Commercial Property Owners
If you are a developer working on a commercial dea, you have probably heard the term ALTA survey. Before you close, before you break ground, and before your lender signs off, you need to understand what an ALTA survey is, what it covers, and why it matters to every party at the table. What an […]