closing
survey fee
The charge for having a licensed surveyor measure and map a property's boundaries, improvements, and any encroachments or easements. The fee is listed on the closing statement and is typically paid by the buyer, although local custom or the purchase contract may assign it to the seller.
- Exam tip
- On closing statement questions, a buyer-paid survey fee is a buyer debit and has no effect on the seller's side.
- Example
- The closing statement shows a $500 survey fee charged to the buyer for the lender-required survey.
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Last verified: 2026-10-23