@dmyhill I am all for raising rates. Knowledge surveyors are a rare commodity. What I don't like is feeling like a sleazy salesman.?ÿ A good profit ...

@bushaxe This is true, but we were talking about surveying an existing parcel, not creating a new one. Also, the "cost" to create a new subdivision l...

@vasurvey3004 Your liability for a boundary survey already extends to the new owners, and the neighbors, and the users of the public right of way it ...

This kind of question can only be answered by someone with experience in your particular jurisdiction. Combining lots into one parcel does often lower...

@holy-cow Exactly, and I would refuse to do business with anyone who had the chutzpah to?ÿ charge the same price as the first survey to verify monume...

@nate-the-surveyor What are we talking about when you say update??ÿ

@wa-id-surveyor The realtor charges the same price (percentage) because they do the same work each time. Why would the realtor reduce their price? A...

All of CT, MA, and coastal NH are incorporated, so just follow the established town boundaries. For Maine just do whatever makes sense, an area is wit...

@bstrand I don't think you are getting what I am trying to say. The first bottle of Tide sold wasn't sold for a high enough price to cover the R&...

@txsurveyor Thank you for helping improve the reputation of our profession.?ÿ Our costumers may be ignorant, but that doesn't mean we should abandon...

@bstrand Well it is...putting aside economies of scale, new products either cost more to cover the R&D (i.e. electronics and pharmaceuticals) or ...

@wa-id-surveyor I don't get your analogy at all. You can't sell the house twice. By all means cover your liability and make a profit, but charging t...

Permanency is never guaranteed?ÿ but we can increase the odds.?ÿ The odds are not in your favor when you set a 2' X 1/2" rebar with a plastic cap sti...

@wa-id-surveyor We need to charge enough to make a good profit, but charging the same amount you charged to survey the same property 1 year ago when ...

If you understand what "recertify" means (I don't) why is everyone so upset? Just tell them what it will take or that you are to busy to bother. They ...

@jon-payne You raise some good points. Some comments: I think your point one is too narrow. Allowing surveyors to take there rightfull position as p...

@thebionicman Ahh, the 'dragged" part...?ÿ

@thebionicman Because of the lack of license??ÿ

Amtrak is a government agency?ÿ the same way USPS is. In other english speaking countries these are called Crown Corporations. They are created by the...

@murphy Spot on criticism of ABET degrees.?ÿ Do any States actually require an ABET degree. I know many make applying easier because an ABET degree ...