When it comes to property lines, it might seem straightforward that what falls on your property is yours, and what’s on your neighbor’s side is theirs. But if you’ve ever reviewed property survey records, you know it’s not always that simple.

Want to be more active in real estate processes but unsure of how much work it takes?

You’re not alone. Even something as simple as figuring out who owns a property can seem like a daunting process. Maybe you want to put an offer on your dream home when it’s not listed or need to get the owners to clean up their much-neglected property. Whatever the case, it’s not always as easy as knocking on someone’s door.

When Jim Wang purchased his home, he knew it was subdivided into an 11 acre and two 3 acre lots. The owner had put in a driveway so all three lots could have road access. Jim was satisfied with the road (even though it’s gravel), so he didn’t pursue anything further.