what to ask at courthouse?

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hello all

New to this site and business, im working on my third house right now.(buy , fix , sell)
all of which I purchased as R.E.Os. I got a good deal on all of them ,but I want to try to purhase some before that stage.

I kind of nervous about going to the court house for some reason. Who should I ask to speak to?? what should I tell them im looking for?? and what will they give me??

any help would be appreciated.

Tyra General · Answer

Thanks for the info Noobdog! Quick question: Are estate sales and tax sales the same?

Thanks again!

N/A N/A · Answer

thanks alot noobdog.

Tom McGiveron · Answer

you don't have to use websites to find auction info.

check your local newpapers - LEGAL NOTICES - they'll be listed there.

additionally, you can register with the county for what are called, "estate sales" - these are not foreclosures, but they are auctions for real and personal property that the county conducts.

the county does not conduct foreclosures.  lawyers and banks do.  they usually hold them in public place like Town Halls.

if you visit a Town Hall - usually you'll be able to find info on upcoming foreclosures on bulletin boards - but the staff at the county office/town hall will have nothing to do with the process.

Legal Notices are used to make sure that the auction is a public "hearing" so to speak.  the property is offered to any and all persons interested in buying the property.  each state is different, depending on how what type of deed is issued.  the process of foreclosure varies, but is generally the same.

N/A N/A · Answer

yes, I would like to attend the auction. Ive used some websites to find foreclosure info, but its always way out of date.

Tom McGiveron · Answer

are you talking about attending a foreclosure auction?