Real Estate – Online Auction Process
Preparation
Prior to the auction date is the time for you to get questions answered, attend inspections of the property you are interested in, and determine what you can afford to spend.
Registration
Furrow Auction Company uses reputable and safe platforms for Online Auctions. Real Estate auctions are hosted on the HiBid platform. If you plan to bid, get signed up in advance. Contact information is required to create an account. This information helps to validate a bidder’s identity to ensure Marketplace safety. There is no fee to register. Register on hibid.com>
Pre-Bidding
The auction is set up two weeks prior to the end date for pre-bidding purposes. If you plan to bid, it is best that you register during this period. To avoid any internet lags, we suggest you place your maximum bid and allow the computer to bid for you.
Auction Day
On the designated auction date and time, bidding will begin to close. If you are the high bidder, others will have about a certain amount of time (time is displayed) to place a higher bid. With each new bid, time is added and displayed.
Post Auction
Once the auction is complete, the high bidder will receive an email or phone call. The successful bidder will deposit 10% of the purchase price (including Buyers Premium) and is due SALE DAY / immediately at the conclusion of auction in the form of Wire, cashier’s check, personal or company check, Mastercard, and Visa Only up to $1,500 and a 3% surcharge will apply only on credit cards, plus a real estate sales contract must be signed. Balance is due in certified funds at closing.