How to Identify Easements and Understand Them (Title Search Tutorial)

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One of the many important aspects of a title search is finding easements and understanding what they mean. Sometimes, they can have a MAJOR impact on a property's boundaries, setbacks, and usability.

I had an interesting deal not long ago where we found a hidden easement that my title company completely missed (and it had big implications for a portion of my property that I couldn't use). Whether the easement is from a neighbor, a utility company, or the county road commission, they're always important for a real estate investor to know about, especially if you're planning to develop the land in any way.

0:00 - Intro
0:14 - What is an easement?
0:45 - Where to find easements on a title insurance commitment
1:22 - Requesting copies of the title documents from the title company
1:50 - Example of what an easement (right of way) looks like
2:52 - Another example of an easement
3:44 - The impact an easement can have on a property
4:40 - A hidden easement my title company missed
6:50 - The challenge of searching for a missing easement
8:32 - Finding and understanding the precise terms of an easement
8:49 - Lessons and Takeaways
9:29 - How to look out for easements on-site
10:07 - You can’t always trust your title company

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