Title, boundaries & access
Understand deeds, title exceptions, easements, road frontage and the difference between physical and legal access.
That beautiful acreage could be hiding flood risk, legal access problems, costly utility extensions or restrictions that derail your plans. The Dirt Diligence Guide shows you what to investigate before you commit.
Written in plain English, with everyday analogies and specific steps to verify the facts. Start with the deal-breakers, then go deeper.
Understand deeds, title exceptions, easements, road frontage and the difference between physical and legal access.
Learn what flood maps, base flood elevations, floodways and drainage constraints may mean for your use.
Research power, water, septic, connection fees, soil conditions and the real cost to improve a tract.
Explore mineral rights, ag valuation, rollback taxes, permits, zoning or deed restrictions, and land economics.
The guide helps you investigate what you're actually purchasing — and whether your plans fit the property's legal and physical realities.
GET YOUR FREE GUIDE →Fill out the brief form at the top of this page.
Receive the download link by email and on the confirmation page.
Bring the checklist to site visits and conversations with surveyors, title companies, and engineers.