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Most of the homes that are up for "public auction" are also listed in the MLS. The best way to get condition is to hire a Buyer's agent and go inside.
The public auctions that I have been to have not been 'true' auctions they are usually contingent upon the lender accepting highest bid after the auction is over if the highest bid is not accepted the property is not sold, and may go back up on the action block or back on the MLS. Either way you need to have representation.
Good luck,
Brad
The Bergamini Group
Sun Sep 13 2009, 13:01