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Advantages and Drawback of Buying a Dwelling in Auction

Author: Navjeet Kaur
by Navjeet Kaur
Posted: Nov 20, 2014

If you are planning to purchase a property, working with a realtor or searching the listing is not the only way to make the purchase. In the realty sector, buyers can purchase different properties even at auctions. Moreover while making a purchase at the auctions, you are not required to be a professional, even novice bidders can also purchase a house easily. This article would help you to know about the pros and cons that come with the auction process. So make a wise decision before investing in the realty sector.

Why are properties put up on auction?

As a buyer, you may come across two types of auctions- tax lien auction and foreclosure auctions. But before a house reaches auction, there are several things that take place. In certain cases, the homeowners do not pay their mortgage for a large time period and are then served a default notice. If the owner does not pay the total balance that he owns, his property can be foreclosed and further auctioned to recover the money. In some other cases, the home can be auctioned if the owner fails to pay the property taxes. In this case, the tax authority can auction the house to recover their money.

Benefits of buying an auctioned property

The first question, which often comes in the mind, after you hear the word "auction property", is that "why a buyer would be interested in purchasing a foreclosed property on auction?" The answer to this question is quite simple. At an auction, home buyers get a chance to purchase certain properties at best prices. This is because of the risk that is involved with such properties and also because there is less competition between the buyers. Auction properties does not always make up for a great deal they definitely attract buyers attention that are looking forward to secure an expensive home at cheaper rates.

The pitfalls of investing in an auctioned property

A homeowner must be having financial difficulties and thus his house is being auctioned. At other instances, the homeowner may be finding it difficult to pay the property taxes or maintain his house and thus it is faction auction. But whatever the case may be, investing in an auctioned property is always seen as a risky deal.

Buying a property that is up for auction requires the buyer to come equipped with a lot of money as each auction company have their own rules and requirements regarding the payments. The auction can also have some hidden price therefore it would be a wise decision to get yourself familiarize with the auction terms and conditions before putting a bid. Moreover if you can inspect the house before making a bid, it would help you to make an informed decision.

So if you are really interested in buying a property at a bargain, auctions can help you to do so easily. Getting in touch with a real estate agent can help you to secure a profitable deal as they have good knowledge of the market and can thus help you to come across a property that may suit your needs and budget.

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Author: Navjeet Kaur

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