How To Get The Right Bargain In The Auction Sales

By Lelia Hall


Buying items at auction can be very exciting and profitable as well. The process is full of fun and significantly different from the normal purchasing process in the ordinary sales. Here, you don't have to go through the lengthy purchasing procedure in which a great deal of endurance is required, not forgetting that the risk of everything falling apart at the 11th hour is ever present. With auction sales, the fall of the hammer is what you need.

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.

Some properties, especially houses, and land are likely to be in a poor state. As such, you need the assistance of a professional for a proper valuation. You should consider taking along a developer, an architect, or any relevant expert in the field to give you more insight.

With all variables in mind, conduct a comparative analysis with the focus being to compare the property with other similar properties for sale with keen interest being on price range. This gives you the rough idea of what should be your price ceiling when bidding. In most cases, the bidding price will start low so as to encourage more bids.

However, there are legal matters involves whenever dealing with the auctioneers. The auctioneers should avail a legal pact to you and it is your duty to digest it to the fullest. In case anything is not clear, consult your solicitor to find out. In some cases, covenants and legalities that could significantly affect the value of the property might be included. Some people even pay for land searches and carry out property to be sure.

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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