Tips On Buying Or Selling At Auction

March 3, 2010
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Top Five Tips To Buying Or Selling At Auction

You can get a great deal by buying and selling at auction.  You can find or sell a property and secure a sale within weeks at an auction.  An auction offers buyers and sellers a chance to find a fair price or a bargain property.  Here are a few tips why selling and buying at auction could be your best choice:

1. If you need to sell your property fast but doesn’t want to sell at a very low price, then selling at auction is the best option for you.  The properties are normally offered at 25% below their true market value and you can complete the transaction in a matter of weeks.  Some buyers are likely to pay more if they are competing with other homebuyers.
2. You can set a sensible price for your property that the auctioneer thinks is fair and at a price you’re comfortable with.
3. Make sure your finances are in order when you’re buying at auction.  You need to pay a 10% deposit on the day you bought it and complete it within 4 weeks.  You will not have time to apply for a mortgage in an auction.
4. Encourage buyers by posting all necessary information about your property.
5. Visit an auction before you make a decision.  You can compare other properties similar to yours and see how they are doing in the auction.
6. Talk to other auctioneers to guide you if it’s your first time to buy or sell.

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