Get Lower Prices In Auction Sales

By Lelia Hall


Bidding in the auction house can be very thrilling and profitable, but is can also be equally disappointing. Unlike other methods, purchasing a property like a house or land, in this process, you get to own the property without having to go through the lengthy procedures and complicated legal matters all which can turn sore at the eleventh hour. In the auction sales, you are unburdened of all the procedures and yours is to wait for the fall of the auctioneer's hammer when you are the last bidder and you get the title as the new owner.

However, just like any other purchasing process, understanding the game, and a little bit of prior research can prove very valuable. The first information you need is the location of the property. This can be available from the magazines, property papers or an inquiry from the local agents can also help.

After deciding on the auction site, you should consider going through the catalog of properties available and scrutinize it to determine what you might be interested in. Although some people bid with no idea of what they are bidding, only a few can be lucky. Most end up spending too much or buying something that don't interest them.

The next part of preparation is to take time and physically view the property. Once you have identified what you are interested in, all you need to do is to contact the auctioneers to facilitate your viewing. As much as possible, you need to be aware of all the property facets and if this takes more than one visit then let it be.

If you are not an expert in properties, then it is advisable to be accompanied by an expert who can help you get most details and come up with an accurate valuation of the property. This could be a property developer, a builder, a real estate agent, an architect or any other expert in the field and they look at the right valuable even if the property is in poor condition as most cases may be.

After this, your next step is to determine the price range basing on the condition of the property relative to similar properties in the area. The expert can also be useful for this although you can also just compare prices with the properties available at the local property agent's office. The auctioneers usually start with lower prices so as to entice the prospective buyers, but with the right amount in mind, you will know where to stop bidding.

The process is not complete before familiarizing yourself with the legal aspects surrounding the property. The auctioneers have the legal pact and they should avail it to you. By carefully studying it, you should be aware of issues that might affect the property cost. In some instances, the services of a solicitor may be required to help you through in analyzing covenants and similar issues.

Take care of finance issues well in advance and get at least 10% deposit on D-day. On the day, get to the auction house early enough, register and wait for the action to start. When bidding, always remember to have a price ceiling that you must not exceed. It can be very tempting to exceed the target, but it can be costly, just do enough prior research so that you know the right price well in advance.




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