In one sentence
The licensed professional preparing the land survey that title insurers and lenders rely on.
The longer version
The surveyor certifies the ALTA survey to the lender, borrower, and title company, showing boundaries, improvements, and encroachments. The survey feeds title exception clearing and confirms the improvements sit within their lot lines.
Survey turnaround is a common long pole, so the survey is ordered early and tracked as a dated diligence item.
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