“X” Marks The Spot in Honolulu
May 2nd, 2008 categories: Buying Honolulu Real Estate, Honolulu Real Estate 101
Paragraphs C-41, C-42 and C-43 of the Purchase Contract (PC) have to do with surveying a the corners and/or perimeters of the lot. When the surveyor is complete with his work all of he corners should have pins or marks which locate the location of the particular corner. This marks take the form of a steel rod, nail, or an “X” in the appropriate spot. When you are buying make it a priority to walk the lot and inspect the location of each mark.
Be sure to take the written survey with you as it may reflect relevant walls, side walks, sheds or other improvements near the property line. Once you own the the home, it is a good idea to make sure that the corner markers can be maintained. You can do this by pouring a small amount of cement around steel bars or making sure that other corners are cleared and marked with paint. If the locations are preserved and, if you keep a copy of the written survey, you may be able to use the survey you received when you purchased when it is time to sell (this could save you $1000’s of dollars).
Great advise. Most often the corner pins are not maintained after a survey is completed.
Folks think they will remember exactly where the pin is. Then they plant some shrubs or add a fence and next thing you know they’ve lost their bearings.
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