efore the Internet became more common place for finding
popular, real estate agents real estate. Now the technology
controlled most of the real is taking more of the real estate
estate listing information. purchase transaction on-line. One
During that period, the only way example is the real estate
a buyer could find homes for sale auction.
was by depending on an agent,
looking through the local For years, real estate auctions
newspapers or by driving around have been done successfully on
looking for “For-sale” signs. the courthouse steps or in the
All of these methods took time front yard. Then, EBay®
and involved considerable effort. www.ebay.com was introduced and
people started to become
As the Internet became more comfortable buying and selling
popular and MLS (Multiple Listing consumer goods through on-line
Services) made their listings auctions. A natural progression
available to the public on-line, of that has led to on-line real
the information shifted from the estate auctions and they are
agents to the buyers. Now most steadily gaining momentum. It’s a
buyers find their homes on the method where buyers can get
Internet and then contact their details about properties without
agent to show them the homes they leaving their home. They can
are interested in. On one hand it visit properties that interest
saves the agent time, but on the them and make their offer
other it gives buyers more on-line. And, during the auction,
choices which may result in they are able to see the highest
indecision and more requests for bid placed by other buyers. This
showings. method puts the buyer in control
on how high they go and whether
Everyday the Internet is becoming or not they get the property.
reserve, the seller can protect
For a seller, it’s a valuable themselves from agreeing to a
option to quickly sell their price that is too low.
home. Bidders at auction are
expecting a deal, so, in general, It’s understandable why Internet
the sellers need to expect to let real estate auctions are gaining
it go for a discount. Many popularity everyday. And, the
sellers are willing to do this, technology is making it so much
in return for a faster sale. easier. But, will they take over
Auctions draw attention by the traditional way real estate
implying “I’m giving a discount”. is bought and sold in the U.S.?
It also puts buyer against buyer In the real estate investor
so it can minimize the discount arena, I think they will.
the seller ends up giving. In
addition, through the use of a
About the Author:
Tom Wood is a real estate investor and broker in St. Louis, MO. He owns and operates an internet auction site for real estate investors to buy and sell properties. Real Estate Investor Auctions
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