What’s a right-of-way easement?

A right-of-way easement allows someone to use land owned by another for a specific purpose. Residential and commercial easements can modify a title deed and reduce land value. Easements are often exchanged between neighbors for access to specific areas. Attorneys may draft legal documents and fees may be charged. Commercial businesses also require easements for […]

What’s a right-of-way agent’s job?

A right-of-way agent negotiates property rights for government or private industries, estimating property values and communicating with project managers. They work with engineers, surveyors, and scientists to survey the property and must have good communication skills and knowledge of legal issues. A right-of-way agent works to obtain property rights from owners for use in government […]

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