Helena Talbot's blog - How Easements Can Affect Your Land

What is an easement?  Well, an easement is a particular right to use someone else's property without actually owning it.  It is the "right of way" of one land owner over another one.

Easements help provide pathways across two or more pieces of property.  Or the rights to use someone else's property for your own purposes such as:  fishing in a privately owned lake or pond, the use of a dirt fire road that cuts through two different properties (your property and your neighbors property), or perhaps your neighbor has to drive through your property to get to his.

It is very important that you research the easements before you buy any undeveloped land.  The easement is the legal right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.  Therefore, an easement can drastically affect the development and use of your property.  

So if you have to drive through your neighbors land to get to yours, that means that your house must be built ten to fifteen feet away from the access road and if the road cuts through the middle of the lot it might create a space problem for you.  This may mean that you will have a hard time finding the room to build the house you want to build.  Therefore, you should spend significant time researching the easements before you make any buying or building decisions of any kind.

Your best bet is to consult with your realtor about easements.  Your realtor will be more than happy to refer you to a qualified attorney or title researcher so that you can obtain accurate information about the easements for the particular property you are interested in.

If you choose to make an offer on some undeveloped land that could potentially have an easement issue, make sure that you include a contingency in your contract that clearly states that you have the option to approve any existing easements; otherwise, the contract is null and void.

There are so many factors to consider when buying a new home or land of any kind.  Always talk to your realtor about any unique issues your chosen house or land may have.  Your realtor has the experience to help you through the process and knows exactly what needs to be done to help you purchase the home or land of your dreams.  So take advantage of that knowledge and let your realtor assist you in your selection and research.  This will help to ensure that you are able to make your purchase without having to worry whether or not you have covered every detail  that needs to be covered.

With the experience of a professional real estate agent you will be able to get from start to finish as smoothly as possible.  The next thing you know you will be enjoying your new home or land for years to come.

Ispecialize in helping buyers and sellers invest in real estate in Loudoun County and Northern Virginia.

I have over 25 years experience in the real estate industry.  As a Broker/Owner with Exit Realty Talbot and Company, I bring special tools and solutions that enable me to exceed the expectations of my clientele.  If you are considering listing your property in Loudoun County or the nearby areas, ask me about our latest internet marketing systems.  I would appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.  I am experienced in listing and selling short sales.  For information on the short sale process, please visit  www.LoudounShortSaleSolutions.com.

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My past awards and designations include – 2003 President of the Dulles Association of Realtors, 2003 Dulles Area Assoc Realtor of the Year, Salesperson of the year 2000 Dulles Area Assoc of Realtors,  Top Producer awards from both the Dulles Area Association and the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors.  I am a member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network.

I have lived in Loudoun County since 1979.  I am married with two grown children and two grandchildren.  My son in law is my business partner in real estate.  I love to jog in the mornings and spend time relaxing on my Trawler during the summer months.

Loudoun County and Northern Virginia Real Estate Sales and Solutions – Helena Talbot, Broker. I specialize in helping buyers and sellers invest in real estate in the Northern Virginia area to include Loudoun County and surrounding areas including Fairfax, Clarke, Fauquier, Prince William  Counties.  Our local neighborhoods includeLeesburg, Ashburn, Sterling, Potomac Falls, Brambleton, Broadlands, Lansdowne, River Creek, Belmont Country Club, Beacon Hill, Shenstone, Waterford, Lovettsville, Purcellville, Hamilton, Round Hill and Bluemont.                        Cell 703.727.9885    Office 703.574.3800

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