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Rainmaker
2,362,579
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

no.

Dec 06, 2016 06:19 PM
Rainmaker
1,435,300
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

I work for a builder and the answer is NO!

Dec 06, 2016 06:49 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

That is a buyer charge.

Dec 06, 2016 06:22 PM
Rainmaker
1,844,171
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Of course, the seller in our area has to pay for a new survey if it is older than 6 months.

Dec 07, 2016 04:18 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,806
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

As with anything in a real estate contract, it's a negotiated item.

Dec 07, 2016 03:57 AM
Rainmaker
815,153
Paul Antonelli
Antonelli Realty - Saint Cloud, FL
Broker Owner; Antonelli Realty

Usually the builder is paying most if not all the closing costs and that fee is included. At least thats here.

Dec 07, 2016 03:22 AM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

What are the T&C of the agreement?

Dec 06, 2016 10:58 PM
Rainmaker
4,272,548
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

 I believe so ...

Dec 06, 2016 08:47 PM
Ambassador
6,392,879
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

What does your agreement say?

Dec 06, 2016 08:25 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Surveys are not required in platted subdivisions in our area. Sellers selling big parcels of land often help pay the cost of the survey.

Dec 06, 2016 07:48 PM
Rainmaker
5,005,333
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Most builders do not pay for the survey..it is a customary buyer charge.

Dec 06, 2016 07:23 PM
Ambassador
3,727,873
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

What does the contract say?  That's where you'll find your answer.

Dec 06, 2016 07:11 PM
Rainmaker
711,752
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

The builder probably has already had a survey done.  It would be redundant for the builder to do this again.

Dec 06, 2016 06:55 PM
Rainmaker
7,834,939
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Go by the terms of the contract.

Dec 06, 2016 06:25 PM
Rainmaker
544,014
Dave Halpern
Dave Halpern Real Estate Agent, Inc., Louisville, KY (502) 664-7827 - Louisville, KY
Louisville Short Sale Expert

I have been involved in several transactions where surveys uncovered critical encroachments or violations of minimum setbacks. In new construction, a survey is especially important. The boundaries of undeveloped lots are often unmarked and buyers sometimes end up with a much smaller lot than expected. I would press the builder to pay for a staked survey. 

Jun 27, 2017 05:17 PM
Rainer
321,564
Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

It's negotiable.

Jan 05, 2017 09:59 PM
Ambassador
2,684,009
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Negotiable. 

Dec 08, 2016 08:23 PM
Rainmaker
1,502,848
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Depends on what was agreed to.

Dec 07, 2016 03:09 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Should it not be a part of closing cost for the buyers?

Dec 07, 2016 01:03 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

no

Dec 07, 2016 12:32 PM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

That is something that is negotiated in my market. 

Dec 07, 2016 09:52 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

The builder probably already has a survey.

Dec 07, 2016 09:48 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

yes, the builder always pays for the instrument survey.... and the "as built" for the placement of the house on the lot.... 

unless you're talking about a "plot plan" required by the bank....that's the buyer's cost....

Dec 07, 2016 09:41 AM
Rainmaker
5,215,388
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

They normally do not! Costs are bourne by the buyer!

Dec 07, 2016 07:37 AM
Ambassador
3,344,906
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

The answer to this will vary depending on the location, the laws, what's customary in the area, and in general, like most all else, is negotiable. 

Dec 07, 2016 07:30 AM
Rainmaker
4,571,456
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

What has been agreed by all parties in the purchase contract?

Dec 07, 2016 07:13 AM
Rainmaker
2,781,013
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

The builder knows all prior to the construction guaranteed...

Dec 07, 2016 06:52 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Most often the builders i work with have a survey already complete and available. If the buyers bank requires something other than what is available, it is at the buyers cost

Dec 07, 2016 06:16 AM
Rainmaker
4,881,462
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

In real estate you don't get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate.

Dec 07, 2016 05:19 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

no

Dec 07, 2016 04:48 AM
Rainmaker
1,617,916
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

Real estate is negotiable

Dec 07, 2016 04:16 AM
Ambassador
5,228,997
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Whatever your Contract terms are will determine who pays for the survey.  Here in Charlotte, our builders have to have a series of surveys (2 -3) for the County so, they always share them with the buyers, saving them the expense of another one.

Dec 06, 2016 08:26 PM
Rainer
231,224
Mike Rock
Complete Design - Granite Bay, CA
Granite Bay Luxury New Construction...For Less

of course what the contract says, if there is no contract yet, new const is no different than resale. buyer pays

Dec 06, 2016 08:04 PM