{"id":110653,"date":"2025-11-21T09:32:27","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T14:32:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/?p=110653"},"modified":"2025-11-21T09:32:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T14:32:38","slug":"auction-com-reviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/auction-com-reviews\/","title":{"rendered":"Auction.com Reviews: Are They the Best Way to Sell?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n      \n    <div class=\"reqRattingNewHolderBox\">\n        <div class=\"reqRattingNewHolderBoxUpper\">\n            <div class=\"topRowWrap\">\n                <span class=\"companyLogoWrap\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Auction.png\" alt=\"Logo\" rel=\"preload\"  class=\"logoBox\" \/>\n                <\/span>\n                <div class=\"rattingBox\">\n                    <p class=\"avgRatingText\">\n                        <span class=\"starIcon starRatingTwo\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>2<\/strong>\n                    <\/p>\n                    <span class=\"editorRating\">Editor's Rating<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"totalReviewsCount\"><\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"rattingBox userRatingBox\">\n                    <p class=\"avgRatingText\">\n                        <span class=\"starIcon starRatingOne\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>1<\/strong>\n                    <\/p>\n                    <span class=\"editorRating\">User Rating<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"totalReviewsCount\">\n                        (6 Reviews)\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"writeReviewRatingWrap\">\n                    <div class=\"writeReview\">Write a review<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"ratingstarwrap\">\n                    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<span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/p>\n                <ul style=\"display: none;\">\n                    <li>Assistance is limited for sellers and buyers.<\/li><li>The selling and buying process can be complex.<\/li><li>There is no guarantee of a sale.<\/li><li>The company lacks new positive reviews on credible websites.<\/li>                <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <script>\n    function setupToggle(triggerClass) {\n        document.querySelectorAll('.' + triggerClass).forEach(el => {\n            el.addEventListener('click', () => {\n                const ul = el.nextElementSibling;\n                const arrow = el.querySelector('.arrow');\n                const isVisible = window.getComputedStyle(ul).display === 'block';\n\n                \/\/ Toggle only the clicked one\n                if (isVisible) {\n                    ul.style.display = 'none';\n                    arrow.classList.remove('up');\n                } else {\n                 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Buyers love the deals: properties are often priced well below market. Sellers like the speed: listings go live fast without any upfront fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But this speed comes with strings. Buyers may find hidden issues in the properties. Sellers? They often give up around 30% of their home\u2019s value. Plus, there&#8217;s little to no help with pricing or marketing. Auction.com is quick, but you&#8217;re essentially flying solo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"check-minus-content-list\" style=\"background-color: #dff0ff; padding:20px; margin-left:-5px;\">\n\u270d\ufe0f <b>Editor&#8217;s Take: We recommend you opt for cash buyer marketplaces.<\/b> They connect you with nationwide investors and buyers, increasing your chances of getting multiple cash offers. This way, you can choose the best offer and close the deal faster.<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\t<div style=\"display: block ;\" class=\"home-page-quick-listing-wrapper  \" main-title=\"\u26a1\ufe0f Get fast cash offers near you\" list-title=\"List FSBO on MLS\" list-item-1=\"Save thousands in commissions\" list-item-2=\"100% online platform\" list-item-3=\"5-star customer service\" ql-button=\"\" minimize=\"true\" sidebar=\"\" contact-title=\"\" contact-content=\"\" siteurl_qlb=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\" cash-ql=\"true\"><\/div>\n\t<script>\t\t\n\n\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function () {\n\t\t\tconst isMobile = window.screen.width <= 768;\n\n\t\t\t\/\/ Global flags to prevent multiple loads\n\t\t\twindow.quickListingCssLoaded = window.quickListingCssLoaded || false;\n\t\t\twindow.quickListingJsLoaded = window.quickListingJsLoaded || false;\n\n\t\t\tconst cssURL = 'https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/css\/quick-listing-block-v3.css?v=9.8';\n\t\t\tconst jsURL  = 'https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/js\/quick-listing-block-v3.js?v=9.8';\n\n\t\t\t\/\/ \u2705 Load CSS immediately on mobile only\n\t\t\tif (isMobile && !window.quickListingCssLoaded) {\n\t\t\t\twindow.quickListingCssLoaded = true;\n\t\t\t\tloadCSS(cssURL);\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\/\/ \u2705 Define JS loader (and CSS for desktop)\n\t\t\twindow.quickListingJsLoadfn = function () {\n\t\t\t\tif (!window.quickListingJsLoaded) {\n\t\t\t\t\twindow.quickListingJsLoaded = true;\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ On desktop: load CSS here (lazy), since it wasn't loaded initially\n\t\t\t\t\tif (!isMobile && !window.quickListingCssLoaded) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\twindow.quickListingCssLoaded = true;\n\t\t\t\t\t\tloadCSS(cssURL);\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(jsURL);\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Remove listener after load\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.removeEventListener(isMobile ? 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'touchstart' : 'mousemove', window.quickListingJsLoadfn);\n\n\t\t\t\/\/ \u2705 Helpers\n\t\t\tfunction loadCSS(href) {\n\t\t\t\tconst link = document.createElement('link');\n\t\t\t\tlink.rel = 'stylesheet';\n\t\t\t\tlink.href = href;\n\t\t\t\tdocument.head.appendChild(link);\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) {\n\t\t\t\tconst script = document.createElement('script');\n\t\t\t\tscript.src = src;\n\t\t\t\tscript.async = true;\n\t\t\t\tdocument.head.appendChild(script);\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t});\n\t<\/script>\n\t\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-houzeo-takeaways-list takeawaysSec\"><p class=\"headKeySec\"><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"listing\"><li>Auction.com properties typically sell for around 70% of their ARV.<\/li><li>Sellers are responsible for pricing and listing prep. The platform provides no strategic support.<\/li><li>Buyers should come prepared with cash. 8 out of 10 deals close without financing.<\/li><li>Carefully read the auction terms; deals can fall through even after winning.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"margin-top-28 wp-block-heading\" id=\"auctioncom-reviews\"><strong>Auction.com Reviews<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Auction.com is listed on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\/us\/ca\/irvine\/profile\/online-auctions\/auctioncom-inc-1126-100108480\/customer-reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BBB<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sitejabber.com\/reviews\/auction.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sitejabber<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Auction.com\/@33.6531584,-151.485496,4z\/data=!4m17!1m7!3m6!1s0x80dce80739e02bed:0xb5837d9bb2dbb590!2sAuction.com!8m2!3d33.6531584!4d-117.735496!16s%2Fg%2F1tkvb1ss!3m8!1s0x80dce80739e02bed:0xb5837d9bb2dbb590!8m2!3d33.6531584!4d-117.735496!9m1!1b1!15sCgthdWN0aW9uLmNvbZIBFnJlYWxfZXN0YXRlX2F1Y3Rpb25lZXLgAQA!16s%2Fg%2F1tkvb1ss?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDUyNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Reviews<\/a>. We\u2019ve calculated a weighted average rating based on Auction.com reviews listed on all three platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"footable_parent_471257\"\n         class=\" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui \">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_0\" data-footable_id=\"471257\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"Houwzer ratings( Duplicate )\"            id=\"footable_471257\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_2137308652_471257\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_471257 ninja_table_unique_id_2137308652_471257 ui table  nt_type_legacy_table selectable striped vertical_centered  footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled ninja_table_pro\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_1 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_2 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n        <thead>\n<tr class=\"footable-header\">\n                                                        <th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_0 ninja_clmn_nm_state \">Website <\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_1 ninja_clmn_nm_rating_out_of_5 \">Rating <\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_2 ninja_clmn_nm_review_count \">Review Count<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n        <tr data-row_id=\"15935\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_15935\">\n            <td> Google<\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3.5-Stars.webp\"><\/td><td>26<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"15936\" class=\"ninja_table_row_1 nt_row_id_15936\">\n            <td>BBB<\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1star.png\"><\/td><td>21<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"15937\" class=\"ninja_table_row_2 nt_row_id_15937\">\n            <td>Sitejabber<\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2-Stars.webp\"><\/td><td>434<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"15938\" class=\"ninja_table_row_3 nt_row_id_15938\">\n            <td><b>Weighted Average<\/b><\/td><td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2-Stars.webp\"><\/td><td><b>481 (Total review count)<\/b><\/td>        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody><!--ninja_tobody_rendering_done-->\n    <\/table>\n    \n    \n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Auction.com has 481 reviews, but around 95% are from 2023 or older. What&#8217;s even more concerning is that most of these reviews are negative. For such a large, established platform, that\u2019s a red flag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Auction.com complaints highlight a few key issues for buyers: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Uncertainty about purchases<\/li><li>Possible price manipulation.<\/li><li>Lack of transparency about the property&#8217;s condition.<\/li><li>Last-minute auction cancellations.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, these issues outweigh the handful of positive reviews from sellers who find the platform simple and user-friendly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"margin-top-25 wp-block-heading\"><strong>Positive Auction.com Reviews<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Brian O. had a smooth experience purchasing a vacant foreclosure. He emphasized that doing proper research made the process feel much easier than traditional routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"testimonial_review_wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-houzeo-testimonial-block\"><div class=\"inner_wrapper\"><div class=\"reviewer_name__stars\"><div class=\"reviewer_name_col\"><span class=\"reviewer_name_text\">Brian O.<\/span><span class=\"reviewer_location_text\">US<\/span><span class=\"review_submit_date\">Submitted 2022<\/span><\/div><div class=\"review_stars\"><div class=\"rating\"><div class=\"only-stars-background\"><label title=\"Excellent\" class=\"star star-1\"><\/label><label title=\"Great\" class=\"star star-2\"><\/label><label title=\"Average\" class=\"star star-3\"><\/label><label title=\"Poor\" class=\"star star-4\"><\/label><label title=\"Bad\" class=\"star star-5\"><\/label><\/div><span class=\"outerbox-wrap dark-green\" style=\"width:100%;\"><i><label title=\"Excellent\" class=\"star star-1\"><\/label><label title=\"Great\" class=\"star star-2\"><\/label><label title=\"Average\" class=\"star star-3\"><\/label><label title=\"Poor\" class=\"star star-4\"><\/label><label title=\"Bad\" class=\"star star-5\"><\/label><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><p class=\"review_description\">I recently purchased a vacant bank foreclosure on Auction.com and got a very good deal and had a quick, easy and enjoyable experience from bidding to closing. If you do your research and know what to expect it&#8217;s hassle free and actually is much easier than dealing with non responsive brokers or fussy sellers.<\/p><p class=\"review_description\"><\/p><p class=\"source_text\">Source: Sitejabber<\/p><\/div><span class=\"blue_border_tringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"margin-top-25\">\u2705 Frankie L. found Auction.com easy to use. While they didn&#8217;t specify why, their 50+ property transactions on the platform suggest their prior experience simplified the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"testimonial_review_wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-houzeo-testimonial-block\"><div class=\"inner_wrapper\"><div class=\"reviewer_name__stars\"><div class=\"reviewer_name_col\"><span class=\"reviewer_name_text\">Frankie L.<\/span><span class=\"reviewer_location_text\">US<\/span><span class=\"review_submit_date\">Submitted 2020<\/span><\/div><div class=\"review_stars\"><div class=\"rating\"><div class=\"only-stars-background\"><label title=\"Excellent\" class=\"star star-1\"><\/label><label title=\"Great\" class=\"star star-2\"><\/label><label title=\"Average\" class=\"star star-3\"><\/label><label title=\"Poor\" class=\"star star-4\"><\/label><label title=\"Bad\" class=\"star star-5\"><\/label><\/div><span class=\"outerbox-wrap dark-green\" style=\"width:100%;\"><i><label title=\"Excellent\" class=\"star star-1\"><\/label><label title=\"Great\" class=\"star star-2\"><\/label><label title=\"Average\" class=\"star star-3\"><\/label><label title=\"Poor\" class=\"star star-4\"><\/label><label title=\"Bad\" class=\"star star-5\"><\/label><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><p class=\"review_description\">I have purchased 80 properties online on behalf of the company I work for and over 50 of those have been through Auction.com.  Auction.com is the easiest to use. Their people (especially Nicole Mizerek) have been excellent to work with. They are not perfect &#8211; but compared to the competition &#8211; they are rock stars!<\/p><p class=\"review_description\"><\/p><p class=\"source_text\">Source: Sitejabber<\/p><\/div><span class=\"blue_border_tringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"margin-top-25 wp-block-heading\" id=\"auction.com-negative-reviews\"><strong>Auction.com Complaints<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u274c Tom H. felt the hosted auctions were manipulated. They were expected to bid above the appraised value. Their review suggests that Auction.com may intentionally place bids to drive up property prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"testimonial_review_wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-houzeo-testimonial-block\"><div class=\"inner_wrapper\"><div class=\"reviewer_name__stars\"><div class=\"reviewer_name_col\"><span class=\"reviewer_name_text\">Tom H.<\/span><span class=\"reviewer_location_text\">USA<\/span><span class=\"review_submit_date\">Submitted 2025<\/span><\/div><div class=\"review_stars\"><div class=\"rating\"><div class=\"only-stars-background\"><label title=\"Excellent\" class=\"star star-1\"><\/label><label title=\"Great\" class=\"star star-2\"><\/label><label title=\"Average\" class=\"star star-3\"><\/label><label title=\"Poor\" class=\"star star-4\"><\/label><label title=\"Bad\" class=\"star star-5\"><\/label><\/div><span class=\"outerbox-wrap dark-green\" style=\"width:20%;\"><i><label title=\"Excellent\" class=\"star star-1\"><\/label><label title=\"Great\" class=\"star star-2\"><\/label><label title=\"Average\" class=\"star star-3\"><\/label><label title=\"Poor\" class=\"star star-4\"><\/label><label title=\"Bad\" class=\"star star-5\"><\/label><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><p class=\"review_description\"><\/p><p class=\"review_description\">Your expected to bid up to &amp; above appraised values..or auction company themselves will outbid ************ property days later&#8230;it&#8217;s a sham..no good deals to be had here<\/p><p class=\"source_text\">Source: BBB<\/p><\/div><span class=\"blue_border_tringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"margin-top-25\">\u274c Sam Stallings had a frustrating experience with Auction.com. Despite being the highest bidder and submitting all the paperwork on time, they were still denied the purchase. Their experience shows that buyers can&#8217;t be sure of their purchase even at the last step. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"testimonial_review_wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-houzeo-testimonial-block\"><div class=\"inner_wrapper\"><div class=\"reviewer_name__stars\"><div class=\"reviewer_name_col\"><span class=\"reviewer_name_text\">Sam Stallings<\/span><span class=\"reviewer_location_text\">USA<\/span><span class=\"review_submit_date\">Submitted 2023<\/span><\/div><div class=\"review_stars\"><div class=\"rating\"><div class=\"only-stars-background\"><label title=\"Excellent\" class=\"star star-1\"><\/label><label title=\"Great\" class=\"star star-2\"><\/label><label title=\"Average\" class=\"star star-3\"><\/label><label title=\"Poor\" class=\"star star-4\"><\/label><label title=\"Bad\" class=\"star star-5\"><\/label><\/div><span class=\"outerbox-wrap dark-green\" style=\"width:20%;\"><i><label title=\"Excellent\" class=\"star star-1\"><\/label><label title=\"Great\" class=\"star star-2\"><\/label><label title=\"Average\" class=\"star star-3\"><\/label><label title=\"Poor\" class=\"star star-4\"><\/label><label title=\"Bad\" class=\"star star-5\"><\/label><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><p class=\"review_description\"><\/p><p class=\"review_description\">This company is terrible to deal with. I was the successful high bidder on a property. Sent in all paperwork and made my wire deposit on time, within two hours as required by them. I receive a call hours later stating they are relisting it due to &#8220;Technical Difficulties&#8221;. <\/p><p class=\"source_text\">Source: Google<\/p><\/div><span class=\"blue_border_tringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"margin-top-28 wp-block-heading\" id=\"auctioncom-pros-cons\"><strong>Pros and Cons<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are the pros and cons of Auction.com. We\u2019ve curated them based on in-depth research, user reviews, and the company\u2019s terms and policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"margin-top-15 wp-block-heading\">\u2705 <strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Flexible Sale Terms:<\/strong> As a seller, you get the option to set the sale terms. This gives you more control over the selling process. <\/li><li><strong>Multiple Buying Options:<\/strong> Auction.com has a strong database of over 13,000 properties. So, buyers get a variety of options to choose from. <\/li><li><strong>Nationwide Coverage:<\/strong><span style=\"color: initial;\"> Auction.com&#8217;s marketplace features properties from all 50 states. So, you can buy and sell from anywhere in the US. <\/span><\/li><li><strong>Remote Bidding Option:<\/strong> Buyers can place a remote bid on their desired properties. This makes it possible to skip the hassle of a physical home purchase. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"margin-top-15 wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>\u274c<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Lowball Offers:<\/strong> Sellers are likely to get around 70% of their home&#8217;s after-repair value on Auction.com. This may be a low figure, especially if your home is in decent shape. <\/li><li><strong>Large Number of Negative Reviews:<\/strong> Auction.com&#8217;s numerous negative online reviews make it challenging to trust the platform for real estate transactions. <\/li><li><strong>Limited Financing Options:<\/strong> Most transactions on Auction.com are cash-only. Based on our research, only 2 out of 10 properties allow financing through a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/what-is-a-mortgage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mortgage<\/a>. <\/li><li><strong>Complicated Bidding Process:<\/strong> This platform has a tedious bidding process. Buyers need to submit multiple documents and proof of funds to bid on any property. <\/li><li><strong>Uncertainty of Sale:<\/strong> Customer reviews point out that there&#8217;s no guarantee a deal will close. Both buyers and sellers can withdraw without penalty. Moreover, Auction.com lacks a system to prevent these last-minute cancellations.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"margin-top-28 wp-block-heading\" id=\"auctioncom-competitors\"><strong>Auction.com Competitors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the top 3 competitors to Auction.com:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"margin-top-15 wp-block-heading\" id=\"auctioncom-vs-houzeo\"><strong>1. Auction.com vs. Clever Offers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Auction.com lets sellers list their homes for auction. Buyers place bids in a competitive process. This can help drive higher sale prices. Sellers can also set reserve prices and choose terms that work for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clever Offers connects sellers with multiple cash buyers, allowing comparison of offers. They typically generate 3 to 5 competitive offers per listing. 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However, Auction.com doesn\u2019t provide any support in this area. This leads to lowball offers- typically, around 70% of the ARV. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Houzeo<\/a> equips sellers with essential tools for accurate pricing and effective marketing. With a free home worth calculator and extensive MLS exposure, you can attract offers up to 100% of your home&#8217;s value. These offers are from verified buyers, eliminating the risk of any scams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"margin-top-15 wp-block-heading\" id=\"auctioncom-vs-opendoor\"><strong>3. Auction.com vs. Opendoor<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Auction.com mainly deals in distressed properties. They don&#8217;t prefer properties that are in the best shape. As far as location is concerned, they operate nationwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/opendoor-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Opendoor<\/a>, on the other hand, is an iBuyer with strict home eligibility criteria. Sellers need to ensure their home meets specific standards before selling. For example, your home can&#8217;t be in a distressed condition, there shouldn&#8217;t be any liens on it, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"margin-top-28 wp-block-heading\" id=\"auctioncom-methodology\"><strong>Methodology Used<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We aim to give our readers a deep and accurate understanding of our review. That\u2019s why we have mentioned what goes into each of our key review factors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-custom-accordion custom-accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\"><span class=\"accordion-title\">1. Quality of Offers<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840px\" height=\"450px\" class=\"accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/flat-fee-mls\/faqArrow.svg\" alt=\"toggle\"\/><\/button><div class=\"accordion-content\">1. Closeness to fair market value<br>2. Buyer intent<br>3. Offer-to-sale conversion<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-custom-accordion custom-accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\"><span class=\"accordion-title\">2. Ease of Sale\/Purchase<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840px\" height=\"450px\" class=\"accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/flat-fee-mls\/faqArrow.svg\" alt=\"toggle\"\/><\/button><div class=\"accordion-content\">1. Number of steps involved <br>2. Responsiveness of the customer support team<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-custom-accordion custom-accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\"><span class=\"accordion-title\">3. Home Eligibility Criteria<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840px\" height=\"450px\" class=\"accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/flat-fee-mls\/faqArrow.svg\" alt=\"toggle\"\/><\/button><div class=\"accordion-content\">1. Types of homes accepted<br>2. Location requirements <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"margin-top-28 wp-block-heading\" id=\"auctioncom-legit\"><strong>Is Auction.com Legit?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, Auction.com is a legitimate company. They host 15,000 auctions per year to help distressed homeowners sell their properties. As per their website, they\u2019ve sold over 533,000 houses and have a community of 7.5 million buyers and sellers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These numbers show that Auction.com is a trusted player in the real estate auction space. We also found that Auction.com is listed on reputable platforms like Google Reviews, BBB, and Sitejabber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-custom-accordion custom-accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\"><span class=\"accordion-title\">Is it safe to use Auction.com?<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840px\" height=\"450px\" class=\"accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/flat-fee-mls\/faqArrow.svg\" alt=\"toggle\"\/><\/button><div class=\"accordion-content\">Yes, Auction.com is safe to use. They are a legitimate company with a large network of buyers and sellers. But &#8220;safe&#8221; doesn\u2019t mean low-risk. Buyers frequently report aggressive counter-bidding, unclear listings, hidden issues, and complicated closings. On the other hand, sellers often struggle to secure the best possible deal through the platform. <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"margin-top-28 wp-block-heading\"><strong>Auction.com Lawsuit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While researching Auction.com, we came across a past lawsuit that\u2019s worth mentioning. The company was accused of using \u201cshill bidding,\u201d where fake bids were allegedly placed to push up the final sale price. The claim was that Auction.com and the property\u2019s loan holder were working together to make it happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Auction.com denied the allegations, and the case didn\u2019t go too far, but it does make you think. If you&#8217;re bidding on a property, it\u2019s good to be aware that not everything on the platform may be as straightforward as it seems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"margin-top-28 wp-block-heading\" id=\"auctioncom-process\"><strong>How Does Auction.com Work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both the selling and buying processes on Auction.com are a bit cumbersome. Here\u2019s what each side needs to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"margin-top-15 wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sellers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Submit Property Details:<\/strong> Enter basic information about the house, such as the number of bedrooms, kitchen type, balcony size, and other key features. <\/li><li><strong>Choose How You Want to Sell:<\/strong> You\u2019ll be given two options: list your home on the MLS or sell it via auction. Pick the path that suits your timeline and selling goals.<\/li><li><strong>Set Your Sale Terms:<\/strong> Next, upload clear property photos and any required documents. You&#8217;ll also need to specify your sale terms, like whether you\u2019ll accept financing or cash-only offers.<\/li><li><strong>Review and Accept Offers:<\/strong> Once your listing goes live, you can track all offers on your seller dashboard. Take your time to review each one, accept the best deal, and close the sale. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Expect your property to be listed in roughly 7 days. A dedicated agent will be there to guide new sellers, offering valuable support. However, those with real estate experience have the flexibility to skip this guided process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-custom-accordion custom-accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\"><span class=\"accordion-title\">What if your property doesn&#8217;t sell?<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840px\" height=\"450px\" class=\"accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/flat-fee-mls\/faqArrow.svg\" alt=\"toggle\"\/><\/button><div class=\"accordion-content\">Like in most auctions, if your property doesn\u2019t sell on auction.com, you can choose to relist it for another cycle, often with revised pricing or improved marketing. In some cases, interested buyers like the second-highest bidder may approach you directly after the auction to make an offer. <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"margin-top-15 wp-block-heading\"><strong>Buyers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Create a Free Account:<\/strong> Start by creating a free profile on Auction.com. This gives you access to property listings and bidding options.<\/li><li><strong>Register to Bid:<\/strong> You must register for each property you want to bid on. New users can register for up to three properties at a time. <\/li><li><strong>Submit a Registration Deposit:<\/strong> Some properties require a registration deposit (which varies from property to property) to place bids. This is typically refundable if you don\u2019t win the auction.<\/li><li><strong>Research the Property Thoroughly:<\/strong> Take time to review the property details, documents, and any disclosures provided. Since many homes are distressed or sold as-is, due diligence is important.<\/li><li><strong>Read the Terms<\/strong>: Each listing has its own terms and requirements. This includes timelines, deposits, buyer premiums, and bidding rules. Go through them at this stage to avoid any surprises at the end. <\/li><li><strong>Prepare Your Finances<\/strong>: If you win, you\u2019ll need to submit proof of funds and pay an earnest money deposit. You need to do all this quickly, often within 1\u20132 business days.<\/li><li><strong>Complete the Post-Auction Steps<\/strong>: Submit your contact information via an online form. Furthermore, sign the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/purchase-agreement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">purchase agreement<\/a> and wire the deposit to the closing company. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"margin-top-28 wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our Take on Auction.com&#8217;s Process <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Auction.com&#8217;s buying process isn\u2019t the easiest to navigate. The bidding system can be a bit confusing, especially if you\u2019re new to auctions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, buyers aren\u2019t allowed to tour the property beforehand, which feels a little unfair. Most people would prefer to see a place in person before making such a big decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For sellers, Auction.com provides minimal support, focusing on buyer access. Without any market analysis tools, many struggle to accurately price their properties. Consequently, they miss out on potential profits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-houzeo-grey-text blue-box-content-list margin-top-10\"><strong>\ud83d\udcb2<a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/how-much-is-my-house-worth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Home Worth Calculator<\/a>:<\/strong> Not sure what is your home&#8217;s fair market value? Check it for free here and set the right asking price. <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"margin-top-28 wp-block-heading\" id=\"auctioncom-pricing\"><strong>Auction.com Pricing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Auction.com&#8217;s website, their service is free for both sellers and buyers. However, if you place the winning bid on a property, you have to pay a buyer&#8217;s premium. This is usually 5% of the purchase price or $2,500, whichever is greater. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-custom-accordion custom-accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\"><span class=\"accordion-title\">Do buyers need to pay any other fees?<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840px\" height=\"450px\" class=\"accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/flat-fee-mls\/faqArrow.svg\" alt=\"toggle\"\/><\/button><div class=\"accordion-content\">Buyers don\u2019t owe anything to Auction.com beyond the buyer\u2019s premium. However, they still need to cover standard closing costs like title fees and settlement charges to the involved third parties.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"margin-top-28 wp-block-heading\" id=\"auctioncom-coverage\"><strong>Coverage<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Auction.com provides services across the US. So, you can buy and sell from anywhere you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"margin-top-28 wp-block-heading\" id=\"auctioncom-conclusion\"><strong>Auction.com Reviews: Is Auction.com Worth Trying?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"footable_parent_773631\"\n         class=\" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui \">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_1\" data-footable_id=\"773631\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"Summary Table: Auction.com\"            id=\"footable_773631\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_1991612408_773631\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_773631 ninja_table_unique_id_1991612408_773631 ui table  nt_type_legacy_table selectable striped vertical_centered  footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled ninja_table_pro\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_1 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_2 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n        <thead>\n<tr class=\"footable-header\">\n                                                        <th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_0 ninja_clmn_nm_aspect \">Aspect<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_1 ninja_clmn_nm_strength \">Strength<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_2 ninja_clmn_nm_weakness \">Weakness<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n        <tr data-row_id=\"19301\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_19301\">\n            <td>Support<\/td><td>Sellers and buyers match with large pool of buyers in an instant.<\/td><td>There is no assistance with pricing and market analysis for sellers. On the other hand, buyers don't get to tour the property beforehand.<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"19302\" class=\"ninja_table_row_1 nt_row_id_19302\">\n            <td>Process<\/td><td>Seller's listing process only has 4-5 steps.<\/td><td>Customer reviews highlight several instances of cancellations and offer withdrawals.<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"19303\" class=\"ninja_table_row_2 nt_row_id_19303\">\n            <td>Cost<\/td><td>There is no fee for sellers.<\/td><td>Buyers have to pay a premium of $2500+<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"19304\" class=\"ninja_table_row_3 nt_row_id_19304\">\n            <td>Customer Reviews<\/td><td>563 reviews present across three platforms.<\/td><td>Very few positive feedback. <\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"19314\" class=\"ninja_table_row_4 nt_row_id_19314\">\n            <td>Offers for Buyers <\/td><td>Chance to get properties below market value, especially with the right timing.<\/td><td>Risk of overpaying due to hidden issues or bidding wars.<\/td>        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody><!--ninja_tobody_rendering_done-->\n    <\/table>\n    \n    \n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Auction.com is worth it if you\u2019ve sold properties before, but they&#8217;re not the easiest for first-time sellers. There\u2019s no help with pricing, and it\u2019s hard to find recent seller reviews. You\u2019re mostly left to figure things out on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a better deal, consider selling your home with a cash buyer marketplace. This gives your property wide exposure and lets you compare offers from multiple cash buyers. 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Is Auction.com legitimate?\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-triangle-1-s\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ui-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, Auction.com is a <a href=\"#auctioncom-legit\">legitimate<\/a> online auction marketplace based in California. They help sellers auction distressed properties. For this, they host over 15000 auctions per year in the US. Furthermore, they have a social initiative called Auction Cares that supports veteran causes and home renovation programs. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ui-accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t2. Is Auction.com free?\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-triangle-1-s\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ui-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, Auction.com is free for both sellers and buyers. However, if you are the winning bidder, you need to pay some <a href=\"#auctioncom-pricing\">fee<\/a> on your property's purchase price. Apart from this, the buyer needs to pay some standard costs like title and settlement fee to the involved third parties. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ui-accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t3. What are some Auction.com competitors?\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-triangle-1-s\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ui-accordion-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Auction.com has 3 major <a href=\"#auctioncom-competitors\">competitors<\/a>. These are Houzeo, Xome Auctions, and Opendoor. Out of these three, Houzeo stands as the best alternative for quality of offers. They help sellers get upto 100% of their home's FMV as opposed to Auction.com that provides 70% of ARV. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"new-excerpt\"><p class=\"small-desc\">Auction.com is a real estate auction platform that connects buyers with foreclosed and bank-owned properties. 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