Easements in Taos Real Estate

Posted by Jim Kimmons, Broker/Owner • December 31, 2007 • Printer-friendly

Taos, NM is a very rural area. Situated in a beautiful valley, there is a large portion of the land in the county owned by the Forest Service, National Parks and Pueblos. A great deal of land is still used for agriculture and ranching. Many parcels have been split over the years for partial sell-off or for family members to construct residences.<p>

Many tracts have been divided in ways that allowed access to irrigation ditches or other surface water. Taos real estate land parcels can often be very long thin pieces, with water on one end. All of this has contributed to a great many interesting road access situations to land properties. Access and easements are important, and a prudent buyer will make sure that their title documents are in order to guarantee legal access to their property.<p>

There are also property owners accessing their homes and land via U.S. Forest Service roads. Though you will not get a full guaranteed access in your deed, nor will it be insured, the Forest Service has been open with their roads. A permit is required, and that can take up to nine months or more. Sellers should have these documents in their possession when they list, as buyers want more than just a promise when they pay for the land.<p>

Gallery Realty of Taos wants your Taos real estate experience to be a good one. We diligently work for our buyers and sellers to provide a seamless closing. Access and easements are an important part of the process.