Survey's aren't matters of public record so you'd have to ask the agent or lender if they have one, most REO's wont. Josh makes valid points; you might be able to use the plat and get an idea of things. I however usually recommend my buyers get a survey if we don't obtain one through the negotiations (I always ask for a recent one). At the end of the day I consider that money well spent.

Hank Miller, SRA, ABR
Associate Broker & Certified Appraiser
Prudential GA Realty
678-428-8276

Survey done on an REO? Not likely.

Do you need a survey? Usually the answer is that it couldn't hurt. It depends on where the property is and what you intend to do with it. If you have a home in subdivision and you plan to put a fence up or you have neighbors with fences already up, you might want to get one. Buying a home with land? I'd get one there too.

Most people don't get them though.