I went to my first real estate auction today in Snohomish County. It took place, right outside in the rain and cold weather just north of the courthouse. There were 3 auctioneers with a list of homes to auction off. The first guy had 3 properties, the second had none but was making public announcements and the third had 5-10. I only saw 2 properties that were actually bought by someone at the auction for $1 over the reserve amount.
When I returned back to the office I looked up the properties on the MLS. The 2 properties that were sold were average deals, nothing to write home about. A good agent who knows what they were doing would be able to accomplish the same thing for their buyer with a regular home on the MLS. From what I saw today, most of the properties that were auction off, were not a good value.
I ended up talking at length with one of the auctioneers during one of the many breaks and he was telling a number of horror stories on what can happen to someone who has never done this before. He's seen someone who failed to do their homework and ended up buying a condemned building. He has also seen someone buy a 2nd for $40,000 only to find out the following week that the first was sold for the amount owed. This buyer managed to lose $40,000 in one week by not doing their homework, an expensive lesson to learn.
I'm not 100% sold on the idea of buying a property at auction. There are no guarantees on the condition, if its vacant and what is on title. I'm planning to continue with my research but as of now, I won't be jumping in and buying any property at auction.
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The Kreick Team, founded by Brian J. Kreick was created to assist home buyers and home sellers in making their home buying dreams come true. The Kreick Team, accomplishes this by utilizing the latest in technology, a strong support team providing the highest level of customer service, and by creating and maintaining an award winning, user friendly web site, for the benefit of our current, past and future clients. The Kreick Team, believes in integrity, honesty and in providing our clients with the necessary tools and information to make an informed decision.
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Brian J. Kreick and The Kreick Team service the Seattle - Bellevue Real Estate Market: Bellevue, Bothell, Brier, Edmonds, Everett, Kenmore, Kirkland, Lake Forest Park, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Mill Creek, Redmond, Seattle, Shoreline and Woodinville Real Estate Markets.
Brian J. Kreick has been quoted in an article by Forbes.com, InmanNews.com and by The Associated Press. This AP article was published in over 20 newspapers throughout the country. In addition, Brian J. Kreick has been quoted in Sunday's Seattle Times, real estate section. He was asked about real estate in Bothell, Martha Lake and the Brier area in North King County and South Snohomish County. He was also mentioned in the real estate e-newsletter, ePOWER! NEWS in the July 2003 issue.
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"Brian,
I just wanted to send a note thanking you for getting my Mom's house sold. I know it was not the best house to try and sell, and like I told you before one realtor ran for the hills upon seeing it. Due to some family issues she has chosen to remain in the area in an apartment for now, delaying her move to the Grays Harbor region. With her ongoing medical conditions, her family all feel much better knowing she can afford to turn on the heat when she is cold now!
Thanks again Brian"
The Cooper Family
"We are so happy we found someone as patient and understanding as Brian during the search for our new home. We had to look at numerous homes before finding the right one, and Brian was always happy to take us out and give us any information we requested. When we finally found our home, Brian saved us $3,000. It was a very positive experience, and I will recommend Brian to friends and family."
The Chawlas
"We are delighted that Brian's hard work and diligence saved us $6,000 off the purchase of a new home! It literally pays to deal with the best. Anyone using your services will not be disappointed. Thanks for all your hard work, Brian!"
C. Archuleta & M. Bowden
"After placing an ad on the Web for a Realtor, Brian was the best candidate of choice from the 18 realtors that replied. We were not disappointed. Brian was very courteous, considerate, listened to our concerns, was quick to follow up, worked within our budget, and only gave his opinion when asked. We relied heavily on his experience of negotiating, which paid off to our advantage and allowed us to purchase the house we wanted. All these factors helped make our house purchase a relatively easy process. We would not hesitate to recommend Brian to any of our friends and colleagues."
Wijelath - Lake Forest Park
"Brian, Thank you very much for all of your hard work and professionalism. We are very happy to have this taken care of. Wish you all the best in your future endeavors."
Drake - New York
"Thanks so much for all your help. We've heard so many horrible house buying experiences from other people, and this just went so smoothly. I'll make sure to recommend you to anybody I know who is in the market for a new home. And while we don't plan on going anywhere in the near future, we'll certainly be in touch when the time comes!"
Seiler - Brier
"Thanks for your patience and all the time spent with us. You did a wonderful job for us and have already given your card to friends. Keep up the good work."
Brower - Bellevue
"You never let us down, Brian. Your professionalism is appreciated. Your effort was tireless. We thank you for everything you did for us!"
King - Bellevue
"We would like to thank you for your service. We will tell our friends about you and your business."
Efimov - Shoreline
"We are extremely happy with the work you did and obviously with the results! I have already recommended you to a friend at Lake Marcel who may want to sell his home early next year. Good luck and thanks again."
Byram - Lake Marcel
"I have enjoyed working with you and will refer as often as I can any business your way. Thank You."
Borland - Woodinville
"Brian helped me on the sale of my old house and the purchase of my new house. His communication and knowledge was exceptional."
Conklin - Kirkland
"I particularly appreciated Brian's knowledge and professionalism on the real estate market. Brian made every effort to make sure I understood each phase of the transaction."
Saul - Seattle
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