Sequim boundary lines are often in dispute. This is important if you are a buyer of homes or land in the Sequim area. In many areas of the country, like Sequim, subdivisions and short plats grew out of larger family farms. There are only two dairy farms left in the Sequim area, and we no longer have large scale cattle grazing. What we do have is many subdivisions that were platted by many surveyors and engineers over a period of at least 100 years, and advances in technology have identified some old survey mistakes.
Add to that the overlapping barbed wire fences built in 1947, give or take a couple of decades, and it is easy to have an agricultural area with boundary issues on large or small lots. How can you avoid serious boundary line issues?
First, makes sure your Realtor is sharp on these issues. Second, be sure to have a contingency in your purchase agreement that gives you the legal right to check these boundary lines out before closing. Third, know what you are dealing with. Many buyers have killed a perfectly good transaction because they did not understand the legal issues, and they jumped to conclusions. Don't make a mountain out of a mole hill. If the two feet is irrelevant to your intended use and enjoyment of your three acres, let it go rather than get into a ridiculously stressful and expensive legal battle.
When you purchase a property, know what you are getting into, and that includes the boundary lines and the driveway or other easements that effect your property. Sequim boundary lines are often in dispute, but if you are careful, get good guidance from your Realtor, and solid legal counsel, you will make wise decisions that will bless you for the next 30 years.
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