Boundary Survey : Real World Example
Follow Up After Survey Completed
This Boundary Survey did have a good outcome. The evaluation of
the evidence, together with the understanding of the Priority of Title Elements,
provided a result which satisfied all parties involved.
This Boundary Survey could
have had a different result, however. The fact that two different surveyors, working
from two different directions toward the same line, and determining that line
differently, came up with essentially the same result, was truly a blessing when it
could have easily been a disaster instead. I do believe that if multiple surveyors
were presented with this situation, there could probably be just as many multiple
different determinations and opinions; what stuck with me, and I was very thankful
for, was knowing how potentially volatile the situation between Mr. Eastwood and
Mr. Bronson was, and fortunately, gratefully, my determination resulted in all
parties
being satisfied. A possibly bad situation was averted,
and I felt that I had
performed due diligence in my responsibility to protect the public welfare, and
honor the property rights of the property owners involved.
Personally, I feel that the good outcome of this survey, in a certain
way, was a reward from above for performing due diligence, following in the
footsteps and finding that stone, and honoring the interests of the public welfare.
After the completion of this Boundary Survey, I reached out to the
other surveying company, first with a phone call, then with a follow
-up email, and
I shared my Boundary Worksheet with them. I explained in the email my
determination, even though the Boundary Worksheet was self-explanatory. I
usually do this any time I encounter another surveyor’s work, and there may be a
discrepancy with my determination. I always maintain professionalism and remain
courteous with fellow surveyors, regardless of the discrepancies in determinations,
and offer my Boundary Worksheets and explain my determinations willfully, even
if the other surveyor does not respond or reciprocate at all. I believe it is also due
diligence to follow up in this manner, and it is ethically sound to share your work
with your fellow surveyor, barring any possible legal conflicts, or demands to
consider from your client. Common sense will dictate that situation. I never
received any response from the other surveying company about that Boundary
Survey; perhaps they were just as glad of the outcome, and figured to just let it lie;
perhaps they just didn’t want to respond; in any event, I performed due diligence,
and because of that, I can sleep well.