Monday, January 28, 2008

Surveys


Surveys!
You may be asking yourself, "What is a survey" and "Do I really need or want one." Then again maybe your not, but you should be!!!

According to the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors it is "A survey to determine the boundaries of a property. The cost depends on the complexity of the survey." Which is why I am posting this blog. I have a client. A very busy but also very kind client. I suggested that I could obtain quotes for him for a survey for a property he has had an accepted offer on in a rural area of Arkansas. I thought that the price would range around $250.00 to $300.00. Boy, was I surprised. I have gotten quotes from two different surveyors in central Arkansas the price ranges from $1500 up to $2800!! That is quite a difference from $300! I had no idea that it could cost that much in a rural area with acreage. That is the great thing about life and real estate, you can learn something everyday. Thankfully my buyer is grateful for my work and not to upset with me about the difference in price.

Hello Arkansas!

Welcome to my new website called Real Estate talk. This website is about everything real estate in Central Arkansas.
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Janet Savary. I am a Realtor with McKimmey Associates, Realtors in Little Rock, Arkansas. I am a lifelong resident of central Arkansas but a newbie when it comes to being a real estate.
My idea for starting this blog is to share all that I am learning in my real estate profession.
I have been learning so much, I thought, "why not share it with others." If by sharing my mistakes can prevent someone from making the same mistakes, then it was worth it.
Please post your comments or ideas for topics or questions you may have regarding anything Real Estate. If I don't know the answer, I will find it.