Auctions

Blaming It On ‘Market Conditions’

Ditch the reserve price and send buyers into a tizzy! Michael Jordan's 56,000-square foot home in suburban Chicago has failed to sell at auction after the bidding fell short. Jordan spokeswoman Estee Portnoy says nobody offered the reserve price of $13 million for the...

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Auction By MJ

We'll see if it sells, but if it does and gets a good pop, then maybe the auction format will gain more acceptance as a preferred way to sell homes: Concierge Auctions, the auction house overseeing the sale of Michael Jordan‘s sprawling estate, has released this video...

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Home Auctions

Auction.com is trying to break into the traditional home-selling business. I believe that the open-bidding format is the most transparent home-selling process and will someday have a place at the table.  But auction.com comes from the old-fashioned auctioneering...

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A Wreck of a Price

Because price is so important to making a good first impression on the buyers, it would make sense to make it attractive....and realistic.  This price sounds like a mistake - or a joke. P.S. Former owner paid $898,500 in 2005 and financed 100%.

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PA Sale

The SD Public Administrator's sale is scheduled for July 18th. One of the properties being sold is near La Jolla, next to Kate Sessions Park - the opening bid is $585,000: From their website: http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/papg/terms_and_conditions.html The...

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Auction.com

If desired, Zillow could devise a new PublicMLS system - they have the format, reputation, and eyeballs to get off to a flying start. Redfin could too, but as a brokerage they are going head-to-head with traditional realtors so it's more likely afight would erupt,...

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