Eaton County Auction Terms
Announcements made on sale day take precedence over previously printed materials.
To Our Buyers: All buyers are required to sign an affidavit due to a new state statute stating they do not directly or indirectly hold interest in any property with delinquent taxes in Eaton County and are not responsible for any unpaid civil fines. If a buyer held an interest in a property at the time of foreclosure, they may only purchase the property back with prior approval of the County Treasurer for an amount of the minimum bid or higher. This requirement includes a second auction purchase as well. 1. REGISTRATION - Registration will begin at 5:00 p.m. on auction day. Sale starts at 6:00 p.m. Bidders must pre-register and receive a pre-numbered bid card to make a bid. A d river’s license or state I.D. is required in order to receive a bidder number. It is a requirement of registration to place a deposit of $1,000 in cash or certified check with BippusUSA.com. Unused funds will be returned to the bidder. Note: Cashier’s check needs to be made payable to you and then endorsed when tendered as the deposit. 2. PROPERTIES OFFERED – The attached list of Treasurer-owned properties being offered have been approved for sale at public auction. According to state law, ALL PRIOR liens (other than some IRS and DEQ liens) and taxes are cancelled by Circuit Court Order. These properties are subject to any visible or recorded easement or right of way, private deed restrictions, or restrictions or other governmental interests imposed pursuant to the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, and are further subject to state, county, or local zoning or building ordinances. The County Treasurer does not guarantee the usability or access to any of these lands. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF PROSPECTIVE PURCHASER TO DO THEIR RESEARCH AS TO THE USE OF THE LAND FOR THEIR INTENDED PURPOSE. THE COUNTY TREASURER MAKES NEITHER REPRESENTATIONS NOR CLAIMS AS TO FITNESS FOR PURPOSE, INGRESS/EGRESS, CONDITIONS, COVENANTS, OR RESTRICTIONS. OCCUPIED STRUCTURES MAY NOT BE ENTERED WITHOUT THE TENANT’S PERMISSION; SECURED VACANT STRUCTURES MAY NOT BE ENTERED.
3 . MINIMUM BID PRICE – The minimum bid prices are on the foreclosed property list.
4. CONDUCT OF THE AUCTION – Any registered person may bid on the properties offered. Any person unable to attend the sale can be represented at the sale by an agent or other representative with authority to bid and otherwise represent the person. The registered bidder is legally and financially responsible for all parcels bid upon whether representing one ’ s self or acting as an agent. The auctioneer reserves the right to refuse bids not in line with bid increment progression. The a uctioneer’s decision over any dispute is absolute and final. 5. TERMS OF SALE – FULL PAYMENT plus ten percent (10%) buyer’s premium, and a $59.00 processing fee, must be paid the day of the sale by 7:00 P.M. IF THE TOTAL PURCHASE IS $1,000.00 OR LESS, payment will be deducted from the required registration deposit. FOR ALL PURCHASES OVER $1,000.00 the remaining BALANCE must be paid by 7:00 p.m. the day of the sale. Payments can be paid in cash, bank cashier’s checks , or bank official checks. In the event personal checks do not clear within fourteen (14) days, the deposit paid on the day of the Land Sale Auction will be forfeited to the Treasurer.
Revised 5-29-24
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