How do easements affect marketability of title?

Easements can affect the marketability of title, but not all easements are detrimental to a property's value or marketability. Beneficial and clear easements are typically understood to enhance the overall utility and usability of a property. For example, an easement allowing access to a public road can add value by increasing the property's accessibility.

Moreover, when easements are well defined and understood, they do not create uncertainties that would typically impair marketability. Potential buyers can evaluate the presence of the easement and understand its impact on the property. As such, clear and beneficial easements can improve perception and marketability rather than detract from it, as they convey how the property can be utilized effectively.

In contrast, hidden or unclear easements may lead to confusion, potential disputes, or limitations on the property’s use, which can indeed impair marketability. However, the assertion that only hidden easements impair marketability does not encompass the broader implications of how clear and beneficial easements interact with property value and usability.

Easements need to be disclosed to potential buyers, but not all disclosures universally impair the marketability of a title—especially if those easements enhance the property’s perceived value. Therefore, identifying beneficial and clear easements as