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Selling Your Home? Here’s Why You Should Get a Survey First

If you’re preparing to sell your home in Texas, you’re probably focused on staging, listing photos, and finding the right agent. But here’s something many sellers overlook—until it causes problems at the closing table:

A current land survey.

While it’s not always legally required, having a professional survey ready can help you sell faster, avoid delays, and even increase your property’s value in the eyes of cautious buyers.

Here’s why ordering a land survey before listing your home is one of the smartest moves a seller can make.

1. It Builds Trust and Removes Buyer Doubts

Buyers want to know exactly what they’re getting—and in competitive Texas markets like Houston, Conroe, or Montgomery County, serious buyers expect transparency.

A survey gives them:

• A visual map of the lot

• Exact boundary lines and property size

• Setbacks, easements, or encroachments (if any)

• Peace of mind that there are no legal surprises

When buyers feel confident, they’re more likely to make an offer—and less likely to back out.

2. It Speeds Up the Closing Process

Most title companies and lenders require a recent survey before they’ll finalize funding and issue title insurance. If you wait until after the buyer is under contract to order one, you risk:

• Closing delays

• Rush fees

• Survey issues that derail the deal

Having a survey on hand means you’re ready when a serious buyer shows up.

3. You’ll Know About Potential Red Flags—Before They Scare Off a Buyer

Selling a home is already stressful. The last thing you want is a buyer discovering:

• A neighbor’s fence crosses the boundary

• A driveway sits on an unrecorded easement

• The lot is smaller than advertised

• An addition encroaches on a setback line

By getting a survey before listing, you control the narrative, fix issues early, and keep negotiations strong.

4. It Helps You Price and Market Your Property Accurately

A current survey helps you (and your real estate agent) market the property with confidence:

• Advertise accurate lot size and dimensions

• Highlight features like large yards or corner access

• Clarify property lines in gated communities or shared-drive situations

It’s also helpful for buyers planning pools, garages, or future additions—making your home even more attractive.

5. It May Be Required Anyway

Even if your buyer is paying cash, their title company might still require a new survey—especially if:

• The last survey is more than 10 years old

• Structures have been added since the last survey

• You don’t have a signed, sealed copy available

Getting ahead of this requirement keeps your deal moving smoothly.

South Texas Surveying Helps Sellers Stay in Control

We work with homeowners, listing agents, and title companies across the region to deliver fast, accurate surveys that stand up to lender and legal requirements.

We provide:

• Residential boundary surveys

• Survey updates for older properties

• Lot line clarification for large or irregular lots

• Quick turnaround for upcoming listings

You don’t have to wait for a buyer to find out what’s on your land. We’ll help you know before they even ask.

Don’t Wait Until It’s a Problem

Selling your home is about being prepared—and a land survey is one of the best tools you can have in your toolkit. It reduces risk, builds buyer confidence, and makes you look like the organized, transparent seller every buyer hopes to meet.

Contact South Texas Surveying today and get one step closer to a clean, smooth closing.