If you own a home in Texas, the AT-47 Affidavit is one of those forms you do not want to ignore

Here's why sellers love a T-47 affidavit. It can let you use an existing survey instead of paying for a new one, saving real money at closing. But, it only works if nothing has changed since that survey was done. No fence, sheds, additions, pools, patios, or major landscaping changes that would affect the boundaries or improvements. If things change, the title company may require a new survey anyway. Before you list, ask, "Can we use that old T-47, and do we need a new one?"