Title and recorded documents
Request the title commitment, copies of every listed exception, deed, plat, easement, declaration, road agreement, conservation instrument and amendment. Confirm which exceptions will remain after closing and which require further investigation.
Boundary and physical conditions
Match a current or appropriate survey to the legal description and improvements. Inspect boundaries, access routes, fences, buildings, utilities, drainage, water features, slopes and any evidence of use by others.
Land use and future plans
Verify jurisdiction, zoning, setbacks, building envelopes, permitted uses, short-term-rental rules where relevant, active applications nearby and whether the buyer’s intended project is feasible. Preliminary conversations are not permits.
Infrastructure and recurring obligations
Confirm water, sewer or septic, well records, power, communications, heating fuel, private-road maintenance, snow removal, association responsibilities, insurance availability and realistic annual costs.
Use the right team
Coordinate the real-estate professional, Wyoming attorney, title and escrow provider, surveyor, inspector, lender, insurer and any engineering, environmental, planning or construction specialists needed for the parcel.
Questions for the File
Do not leave these unanswered.
- 01Have all title exceptions and referenced documents been obtained and read?
- 02Does the legal access match the physical route used today?
- 03Do surveys, plats and improvements agree?
- 04Are planned uses allowed and physically feasible?
- 05Have private roads, utilities, water, septic and insurance been independently verified?
- 06Are every deadline, objection and approval documented in writing?
Frequently Asked Questions
Start with the right distinction.
Is the county GIS enough for due diligence?
No. It is a useful starting point. Recorded documents, title work, survey information, inspections and professional analysis remain parcel-specific.
Should a buyer rely on the seller’s description of an easement?
Use the description to identify questions, then obtain and review the actual recorded instrument and related documents.
When should easement research begin?
As early as possible. Document retrieval, survey work and professional review can take time and must fit the purchase contract.
Not legal, title, survey or real-estate advice
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