If you are wondering how to buy a house at auction, here are 7 easy steps for you to follow:

1. Find a real estate auction.
2. Arrange property viewings.
3. Conduct investment property analysis on the auctioned home.
4. Check for any liens, claims, and occupants.
5. Get your investment property financing in order.
6. Prepare for auction day.

Are auction homes a good investment?

Auctioned homes are not always the best deal for the average home buyer.” Auctions are a riskier way to purchase a property than through a real estate agent. It’s important to be extremely well educated about the process and the properties on which you are interested in bidding.

What is an investment auction?

Key Takeaways. An auction market is one where buyers and sellers enter competitive bids simultaneously. The price at which a stock trades represents the highest price that a buyer is willing to pay and the lowest price that a seller is willing to accept.

Can you buy auction house with loan?

You can’t finance auctioned properties. There are loans available, and we will discuss them later, but in order to bid, you’ll have to prequalify by showing that you have cash available to complete the purchase, often on the same day as the auction.

Can you buy a house before it goes on auction?

Time is of the essence or the home may be sold while you are looking to buy it. The homeowners are technically still the legal owners of the home and should have the right to sell it before the auction.

Where do real estate auctions usually take place?

Typically held in the county courthouse – although they can be held at any public location, like a hotel ballroom – live auctions require you to show up in person to make your bid. Quite often real estate auctions also take place right on the property.

Who are the best bidders for real estate auctions?

Bidders at property auctions are often real estate investors who can afford to pay cash, but for auctions that allow financed purchases, it is best to get prequalified ahead of time. Some auction houses prefer that you work with their affiliated lenders and will have those lenders on site at the auction.

What should I bring to a real estate auction?

Bring 5-10% earnest money of the possible purchase price. Your deposit must be given in the form of cash, certified check or cashier’s check. Generally, credit cards are not accepted at real estate auctions so have your deposit money ready. This is standard with all real estate auctions.

When do you get your earnest money at a real estate auction?

This is standard with all real estate auctions. The earnest money — aka deposit — is usually pre-determined at live on-site auctions. If you are indeed the high bidder, you typically have to fund your deposit to a full 10 percent of the purchase price within three days of the auction date.