what is a land survey 
many people who have bought a new home are familiar with numerous steps and costs involved before closing on the sale can take place one of those fees typically is for a land survey which is handled by a company that confirms the precise boundaries of the property being sold the bottom lineencroachment in real estate commonly involves disputed boundaries separating the properties of neighbors one neighbor encroaching on another s property might be unintentional but in some cases it might be intentional if the violator believes he has a right to the disputed land land surveys clear up most property disputes and can help avoid such disputes if they are sought before beginning any building projects near a property line in some cases an easement provides agreed upon access to a portion of property 