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Are you going to make the biggest financial decision of your life without knowing what you are really getting? Southern California offers amazing geographic diversity, whether you are looking for hilltop, beachfront or storefront property. But our wide variety of choices comes with a wide variety of issues. Living in Hidden Hills is not the same as living in the Hollywood hills, and a tract house in Santa Monica is very different than a tract house in Pasadena. Before you make the biggest financial decision of your life you need to know what you are buying and what you can (or can't) do with your property. The only way to answer these questions is to get a land survey. But a property survey might be too expensive, and you may not know what type of survey you need or if you need one at all. The solution to your problem is a PALS Report. What is a PALS Report™? The PALS Report™ (Property Analysis by a Licensed Surveyor) is a new service offered exclusively by M & M & Co. This report will provide you with a professional analysis of your property and answer your questions regarding the boundary and other related issues. Whether you are buying or selling a property, have a boundary question, or just need to know more about your property before starting a project, a PALS Report‚Ñ¢ is the "first step" that will provide the preliminary information you need. If you do not know what type of survey you need a PALS Report‚Ñ¢ can tell you. If you are looking for an inexpensive alternative to doing a survey then a PALS Report may meet your needs. Who owns that wall? Can I expand the house? Can I remove those trees? Simple questions? Yes. Simple answers? No. Walls or fences are rarely built on property lines, and sometimes don't follow the lines at all. A room addition may not be possible if there is an easement or other restriction where you plan to build. And even if those trees are yours, there may be laws prohibiting their removal. You may own more ‚Äìor less- than what you see within your fences. These are just some of the important issues a PALS Report will address. What does a PALS Report™ include? A PALS Report‚Ñ¢ includes a site inspection and report by a surveyor. In the report you will find copies of all relevant documents such as the property deed, Assessor's map, Tract map, Parcel map, and Zimas map. It will also include photographs and written observations of features along the property lines such as walls, fences and buildings. Any restrictions to the property, such as easements, will be documented and shown on accompanying photographs or sketches. Any other items of interest will be noted by the surveyor and included in the report. A recommendation for the type of survey or other services needed for your property will also be included. A PALS Report‚Ñ¢ can usually be completed in two working days. Who is a PALS Report™ for? Everyone involved with the sale or purchase of property can benefit from a PALS Report. Sellers can increase buyer confidence by offering a PALS Report that discloses the important information buyers need. The report will allow buyers to make more informed decisions about the property, and it will help answer the questions they have, as well as questions they may not think to ask. A PALS Report will answer the tough questions Realtors typically get, and give them the peace of mind of knowing that they are backed by a professional land surveyor. Do I really need a PALS Report™ Not every property will need a land survey, but every property should have a PALS Report. Even the nicest house will get a home inspection. Does the roof leak? Are the pipes copper or cast iron? Is there mold? You need to know. And you also need to know if there are any potential problems with your boundary. A PALS Report may recommend a Boundary Survey to resolve a potential issue with a neighbor. Or we may find no problems and recommend no survey at all. Either way, a PALS Report gives you the information you need to make the best decision possible. WHAT does a PALS Report™ cost? Our PALS Report™ is made available for a low flat fee of $395. If you decide to retain our services for one of our land surveys, we will deduct the price of the report from the total cost of the service. To order your PALS Report™ now, please call us at (818) 891-9100. |
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