I got the go ahead from the agency to do core drilling on the property for geological surveys as they already have said that I am almost assured the site will be chosen.

@Dawn Anastasi Last week, I just did a qualitative survey of rental listings in online classifieds including Craigslist in three of our local markets.  

Erik: For apartments I usually rely on the IREM quarterly survey for apartments.

I told the seller's agent today on the UST that the seller needs to do a GPR survey (ground penetrating radar survey) to properly document the tank is no longer buried.

I ordered the survey (in writing) 2 weeks ago.I called today and they can't even find the file.

However, an attorney need not be physically present at the closing (2002 Formal Ethics Opinion 9 (02 FEO 9)).The North Carolina State Bar determined that a non-attorney is engaged in unauthorized practice of law if performing various functions related to a residential real estate closing, including, among others: (1) providing an opinion as to title of real property, (2) explaining the legal status of title to real property, (3) giving advice about the parties' rights and responsibilities concerning matters disclosed by a land survey, (4) providing opinions or advice regarding the parties' legal rights and obligations, (5) advising parties with respect to alternative ways for taking title to the property, (6) drafting legal documents, (7) recommending a course of action to a party under circumstances that require the exercise of legal judgment, and (8) attempting to settle a dispute between the parties that will have implications with respect to their legal rights or obligations (APAO 2002-1).However, a nonlawyer may: (1) present and identify the documents necessary to complete a residential real estate closing, direct the parties where to sign the documents, and ensure that the parties have properly executed the documents and (2) receive and disburse the closing funds.

We sold it 2 months later, because they wanted environmental surveys and other things done.My second building I bought 2 years ago and have been waiting for a buyer or tenant ever since.  

LEGAL Preliminary Title Report Underlying Title Documents Summary of Pending or Active Legal Issues Parcel Map/Site Plan/Elevations All CC&R Documents ALTA Survey - Historical & UPDATED.

One builder wants me to survey the land and the architect told me it wasn't necessary.

And if it is residential then, as someone else mentioned, at least 3-4 months of tax and insurance escrow is usually required by lenders, plus in addition to the points and loan fees, the bank will require an appraisal and possibly a survey.