How to Locate Property Corners on a Parcel of Land

Learn more about how to locate your property corners on a parcel of land you’re looking to buy or sell. We will also discuss why it is important to locate your property corners.

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[ScorpionNov]

Was curious. If someone pulls up the wooden lathe’s. What would an estimate cost be to have property corners re-identified?

[TWilson]

I note @ 2:43 you make a note that the GPS software is off about 15' or so. You make no mention that the GPS on the norm has a normal variance of ~16' or so. Using a phone GPSr is not all that accurate and has variance. You need to use a GPSr that can take several readings over time to get VERY accurate reading. Most Survey companies use GPSr with special antennas to enhance the signal to reduce that normal variance. Using the Phone tool your reference is great to get you close to use the metal detector.

[byby]

No survey is final, anyone can contest a survey and it’s up to a court to determine its validity which often comes down to the experience of the surveyor and his reputation for accuracy..

[mybackyardparrots]

I'm wondering if it confuses anyone else when they see these flags on raw parcels.

I'm driving by looking at raw parcels and you see a few flags here & there. How do you differentiate your own (potential) property flag with the flag of your neighbor whose parcel is next to your parcel? I wish the flagging had visible name of surveyor & parcel #

[user.A]

does the pin mark the actual property corner or is it a reference point to measure from?
or do I have to get the actual report for the parcel to answer that questioin?

[ranytravis]

I couldnt understand of the hunting app to find property lines..can you tell me it ??

[Step-n-Wolf]

Isn't there a law about how a fence defines a property line if not contested for 9 years?