Estrin Education Inc.

Real Estate: Effectively Understanding and Expertly Using ALTA-ACSM Surveys

Webinar approx. 60 min (1 Hr. CLE)
Insightful and practical, Jim imparts an advantageous and comprehensive aptitude for ALTA/ACSM survey processes and components that can enhance understanding of the important attributes of a property and the potential for utilizing surveys for expert testimony in real estate litigation.
   
Participants will discover:

  •     How ALTA/ACSM surveys affect businesses and occupations relating to real estate law,
        sales, development, design, construction, and financing.
  •     Optional Table A Items and notes corresponding to Schedule B
  •     Zoning, Flood Zone Determinations, Utility Notations
  •     Understanding of the implications of Statement of Encroachments and the Surveyor's
        Certification
  •     Creating concise Surveyor/Attorney communication

  
Ultimate value to participants   
Participants will learn the most current ALTA/ACSM standards and requirements, and receive the ALTA handbook; how to attain a quote from a surveyor; effectively understand and review a survey; and, in depth knowledge of legal descriptions.
   
About the Speaker   
Facilitating innumerous presentations on ATLA/ACSM Land Title Surveys and Survey Review to hundreds of law firms, bar associations, and law schools
across the nation, Jim Brown is the Manager of Bock & Clark's National Surveyor's Network, overseeing five project teams. With more than 25 years
of leadership and expertise, Jim has been instrumental in opening three branch offices providing local surveyor needs for both the real estate industry
and property owners.

He has been involved with the National Network since 1994, and has coordinated thousands of surveys on a wide array of commercial real estate
transactions. A native of Ohio, Jim holds a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Kent State University.