Survey
Last updated 2026-08-01
CFPB
Updated 2026-08-01
A survey is a drawing of your property showing the location of the lot, the house and any other structures, as well as any improvements on the property.
CFPB Mortgage Terms
CFPB · pp. 25–28
FTC
Updated 2026-08-01
A precise measurement of a property by a licensed surveyor, showing legal boundaries of a property and the dimensions and location of improvements.
FTC Real Estate Terms
FTC · pp. 16–17
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