I am new at this, and probably not qualified to buy the house i am looking at, but i want to get an idea of what steps i need to take.  The house will be auctioned on 3/12, and it is a nice brick house, i looked on zillow, there is no recent information about the house other than the original sale amount back in 2001.  i have personally looked at the house, looks in sound condition(looks can be deceiving, i know), some personal property is still in the house, like the xmas tree, some odds and ends decorating items, etc, so the people were living in the house at least up to december.  how do i get information on the condition or what the least amount the auction will accept for this property?  the auction listing does indicate no warranties other than clear title.