Alameda County Auction VS Norwalk
I purchased a property at the steps of the Norwalk court house in the past and the process was seamless. I showed up, waited for the bid, no one bid against me, I paid in full. I went to the recorders office and that was it.
For Alameda County, the website indicates you need to sign up with the auction website but I am confused about one two things: When are the auctions held and can I show up if I am not bidding? (I'd like to observe how it's run before signing up.)