Purchasing Land

[Wifeshusband]

I'm a retired lawyer, not a real estate lawyer, but you're going to need a title exam (if you're financing, and one if you're not, if you're smart). If there is a cloud on the title, you're going to have to pay an attorney to clear it. I did this once for someone trying to sell property . . . cloud went all the way back to 1909. We cleared it though. I would not buy any property without a survey, regardless of who has to pay for it. Been involved in several property line disputes. The more recent the survey, the better. $2,500 for a survey beats paying an attorney $5,000 to go to court to fight your new neighbor, whose grandfather farmed a few acres of yours and therefore they "own it."

 

[Wifeshusband]

I'm of the same opinion as Timberman. Your closing attorney should be able to tell you if there is a legitimate risk or concern with the survey on file. Pick your real estate attorney wisely and let him or her advise as to whether you need to be concerned with a new survey.

The closing attorney represents the lender, not the buyer or seller.

 

[Hawken2222]

Guys I wanted to give everyone an update and let everyone know I closed today on this ground. I have always wanted my own property and now it's a dream realized. I would like to again thank everyone for all of the good advice during this process. I especially would like to thank Tommy Stroud Jr for his guidance during this process. He is an awesome Land Agent and I highly recommend him.

 

[Buck70]

Congratulations! You have done what a lot us are wishing to accomplish.

 

[Triple C]

The closing attorney represents the lender, not the buyer or seller.

Pretty sure when you're paying cash the attorney is working for you.

 

[Triple C]

Guys I wanted to give everyone an update and let everyone know I closed today on this ground. I have always wanted my own property and now it's a dream realized. I would like to again thank everyone for all of the good advice during this process. I especially would like to thank Tommy Stroud Jr for his guidance during this process. He is an awesome Land Agent and I highly recommend him.

Congrats Hawken! Enjoy the journey and keep us updated with your progress.

 

[CF2015]

Congrats Hawken. Looking forward to seeing your hard work pay off. Best of luck this season.

 

[reflexman]

Great to hear I pulled the trigger 14 years ago wouldn't change a thing.

 

[westcobbdog]

The closing attorney represents the lender, not the buyer or seller.

And has no clue about any property lines being correct or not.

 

[DeoVindice]

Guys I wanted to give everyone an update and let everyone know I closed today on this ground. I have always wanted my own property and now it's a dream realized. I would like to again thank everyone for all of the good advice during this process. I especially would like to thank Tommy Stroud Jr for his guidance during this process. He is an awesome Land Agent and I highly recommend him.

Congrats! I got my little place 6 years ago, next month. It never gets old. I really enjoy seeing the land going to those who appreciate it most: the hunters. Good for you.

 

[Triple C]

The closing attorney represents the lender, not the buyer or seller.

Gonna respectfully disagree with you on that one. If financing then yes. If paying cash, it's my attorney I'm paying for representing me, doing the title search and looking out for my interest all the way through the closing process.