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Auction 101

  • How are properties scheduled in auctions?
  • How long does each auction event last? 
  • Do I need an account in order to place a bid on a property? 
  • Is a fee required to submit a bid? 
  • What is the difference between a quitclaim deed, special warranty deed, and general warranty deed? 
  • What kind of title will I receive? 
  • How long is a standard closing, and where do I wire the funds? 
  • How much are closing costs? 
  • How does an auction work from start to finish? 
  • How do I complete identity verification? 
  • How is my identity verified? 
  • What are the next steps after winning an auction event? 
  • Do I need to register to bid in an auction event? 
  • Are there separate account types for buyers and agents? 
  • Why do you require a credit card to participate in an online auction event? 
  • How do I perform due diligence on bank-owned properties? 
  • What is the difference between placing a bid, a pre-auction offer, and the own-it-now option? 
  • How do I know if a pre-auction offer is accepted or rejected? 
  • What does "sold subject to seller approval" mean? 
  • When can I start placing bids on properties that I'm interested in?  
  • What do “reserve met” and "reserve not met" mean? 
  • How can I find the reserve price for a property? 
  • What happens if I don’t meet the reserve? 
  • Is there an indicator to let me know if I'm close to the reserve price? 
  • Do I need to provide proof of funds or a pre-qualification letter? 
  • Which properties can be financed, and which are cash only? 
  • Is it possible to win an auction but not have the transaction move forward? 
  • Can the auctioneer bid? 
  • I missed an auction; can I still make an offer on a property after the auction ended? 
  • Can I lower or remove my bid? 
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