Surveyor’s Real Property Report FAQ

Who uses it:

• Used mainly by Title companies and Mortgage Companies for someone purchasing a property.

What type of property can a Surveyors Real Property Report be performed on:

• Single Family Home
• Duplex, Villa, Condo, Townhouse or Multi-family building IF:
• The entire building is owned or being purchased (you cannot do a SRPR if you own or are purchasing only one unit in a multi-unit property)
• Each unit has their own exterior entrance
• There are 4 or fewer units.

Services received when ordering a Surveyors Real Property Report:

• Location of house, buildings and other permanent structures on property are determined.
• Is an approximation of “best evidence” only based on the survey monuments found and used for the purpose of the survey.
• Building lines and easements are shown on the drawing based on the recorded subdivision plat and a title commitment if one is available.
• A drawing is prepared that shows structure locations in relationship to property lines, easement lines and building lines.
• A SRPR is only an approximation and is subject to the results that an accurate boundary may disclose.
• The state of Missouri requires that a disclaimer be placed on all SRPR drawings pertaining to the drawings use.  It states that a SRPR has no warranty to current or future owners.

Items that a Surveyors Real Property Report does NOT include:

• It should be noted the most title companies only gives the Mortgage Company “survey coverage” on the title policy.  With a SRPR the buyer does NOT typically receive “survey coverage”.
• Does not mark actual property corners.
• Does not show fence violations unless gross in nature.
• Cannot be used to build fences, decks or other improvements as it does not constitute a property boundary survey per state statute.