Maryland, Real Estate Auctions, Selling, Buying

REAL ESTATE AUCTIONS: THE BASICS & BENEFITS

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What is a Real Estate Auction in Maryland, Baltimore and Harford County?
How will auction benefit me?
Benefits to the Seller, Buyer, and Real Estate Agent/Broker in Maryland

Q. What is a Real Estate Auction conducted by Robert B. McArtor ?
A. A real estate auction is an innovative and effective method of selling real estate. It is an intense, accelerated real estate marketing process that involves the public sale of any property -- most certainly including those that are nondistressed -- through open cry, competitive bidding.

Q. How will auction benefit me?
A. The real estate auction is a win-win proposition for everyone involved.

BENEFITS TO THE SELLER:
* Buyers come prepared to buy
* Quick disposal reduces long-term carrying costs, including taxes & maintenance
* Assurance that property will be sold at true market value
* Exposes the property to a large number of pre-qualified prospects
* Accelerates the sale
* Creates competition among buyers - auction price can exceed the price of a negotiated sale
* Requires potential buyers to pre-qualify for financing
* The seller knows exactly when the property will sell
* Eliminates numerous and unscheduled showings
* Takes the seller out of the negotiation process
* Ensures an aggressive marketing program that increases interest and visibility

BENEFITS TO THE BUYER:
* Smart investments are made as properties are usually purchased at fair market value through competitive bidding
* The buyer knows the seller is committed to sell
* In multi-property auctions the buyer sees many offerings in the same place at the same time
* Buyers determine the purchase price
* Auctions eliminate long negotiation periods
* Auctions reduce time to purchase property
* Purchasing and closing dates are known
* Buyers know they are competing fairly and on the same terms as all other buyers
* Buyers receive comprehensive information on property via due diligence packet

BENEFITS TO THE REALTOR®:
* Generates a list of ready, qualified buyers
* Offers clients and customers new selling and purchasing options
* Increases revenue and market share
* Develops your own market niche
* Assurance that property will be sold at true market value
* Property is sold within a relatively short period of time
* Exposes the property to many potential purchasers
* Auctions bring people in to look at all your listings, not just the auction listing
* Successful auctions result in referrals and return business
* Agents can earn commissions as referring agent/broker, cooperating agent/broker, or as the listing agent/broker

Auctions of residential and other types of properties have been growing steadily around the U.S. Some $14.2 billion in residential real estate was sold through auctions in 2005, up 8.4 percent over the previous year, according to the National Auctioneers Association (NAA).

The right price for your property in Baltimore, Harford and Cecil County Maryland is the one set by a competitive market. There is no faster, more direct way to ascertain your property's value than with Robert B. McArtor, recognized REALTOR® - Auctioneer.  Our aggressive, customized marketing programs are specifically designed to attract the largest possible pool of qualified buyers. Through the competitive bidding process, buyers and sellers quickly learn what the market will pay for a property.

Auctioneer since 1991, Robert B. McArtor provides the highest caliber auction services for the sale of real estate throughout Maryland. Always responsive to his client's needs, Mr. McArtor serves the private, Banking, and Legal Communities. He maintains the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, service and results, affording him a reputation as an industry leader. Advantages' growth has been directly tied to the leadership and innovation of its owner and the talent and dedication of its Associates. 

Mr. McArtor staunchly recognizes his responsibility to the Community through both financial contributions and worthwhile charities. Advantage is dedicated to increasing its profitability to the benefit of all its stake- holders, clients, customers, and associates, while maintaining the highest level of service and quality, today and throughout the 21st. century. Serving Maryland, Harford, Baltimore, Cecil Areas.

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