Robert Mayo – Professional Auctioneer, Auction Educator & Public Speaker

Myth 2 – The property is distressed, something must be wrong with it & I won’t find out until I buy the Property.

It is true that one of the primary reasons a Seller will choose the auction method of marketing, is the benefit of selling the property “as-is,” without contingency upon inspections.

However, this does not mean that the condition of the property is being hidden from the potential buyers. In fact, a reputable real estate auction company will use disclosure forms and encourage the seller to disclose all known defects or issues with the property.

In addition to encouraging full disclosure, a reputable real estate auction company will also give ample opportunity for inspections prior to the auction. This allows the potential buyer to make a determination of value based on their own inspections, or an inspection from a hired professional.

As real estate auctions have continued to grow in popularity, more and more sellers are taking advantage of the benefits of auction, and are considering the auction method of marketing as a first choice, not a last resort.

While it is common to see bank owned real estate auctions of distressed properties, you will also find that luxury homes, unique properties, bread and butter suburban homes, and a variety of different properties are sold at auction every day.