Benefits Real Estate Auctions

Benefits to the Seller

  • Buyers come prepared to buy
  • Quick disposal reduces long-term carrying costs, including taxes & maintenance
  • Assurance that property will be sold at true market value
  • Exposes the property to a large number of pre-qualified prospects
  • Accelerates the sale
  • Creates competition among buyers—auction price can exceed the price of a negotiated sale
  • Requires potential buyers to pre-qualify for financing
  • The seller knows exactly when the property will sell
  • Eliminates numerous and unscheduled showings
  • Takes the seller out of the negotiation process
  • Ensures an aggressive marketing program that increases interest and visibility

Benefits to the Buyer

  • Smart investments are made as properties are usually purchased at fair market value through competitive bidding
  • The buyer knows the seller is committed to sell
  • In multi-property auctions the buyer sees many offerings in the same place at the same time
  • Buyers determine the purchase price
  • Auctions eliminate long negotiation periods
  • Auctions reduce time to purchase property
  • Purchasing and closing dates are known
  • Buyers know they are competing fairly and on the same terms as all other buyers
  • Buyers receive comprehensive information on property via due diligence packet
Case Studies
Case Study
Naples, FL - Barefoot Beach

A group of investors purchased an oceanfront property in Naples, FL with the intention of remodeling the home and selling it in a rapidly appreciating market. The investors, who ultimately wanted to receive fair market value for the home, found it increasingly...

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Case Study
Edwards, CO - Lake Creek

The owner of this equestrian, mountain home located in the Vail Valley of Colorado had decided it was time to downsize to a smaller, more manageable property due to his increasing age. Having lived at this custom-built property for...

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