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Take the guesswork out of buying and selling your home

Whether you are selling a small property, investment property, or one worth millions of dollars, our Harcourts Auctions platform produces outstanding outcomes. With advantages to both sides of the sale, The Harcourts Auctions platform offers the right recipe for results – fair opportunity, complete transparency and an excitingly competitive environment.

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SUCCESS


A process you can trust with complete confidence. With Harcourts Auctions, Auctions Work.

Harcourts Auctions has generated more than $8 billion in total property value for our clients. Our live auction events generate healthy levels of competition to achieve outstanding results. Plus, by targeting genuine sellers and purchasers that are serious about a sale, our clearance rates are the most impressive in the game.

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HISTORY


Auctions are in our DNA

Harcourts Auctions has quickly become one of the most preferred and proven methods of buying and selling property in the United States. We didn’t get there by luck, however. Having been around since 1888, Harcourts have been driving successful results in real estate for over 130 years! Today, we’re continually evolving our systems and technology to ensure that buying and selling your home is exactly as it should be. Easy and transparent. Auctions Work.

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EVENTS


Experience the Difference

Our live auction events take place twice a month. Join us and experience the thrill of the Harcourts Auction atmosphere and keep up with the play by live streaming and real-time bidding on our Harcourts Auctions app.

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Auction Perception

1
51% MORE BUYERS
Attend auction open homes than traditional open homes.
2
90% OF BUYERS
Look at an auction listing before looking at traditional listings.
3
MORE EYES
5-8% more than on a traditional.
4
INCREASED FOOT-TRAFFIC
300% more online traffic.
5
PIQUED INTEREST
Zillow reports have shown that Harcourts Auction listings have received substantially more hits than traditional listings.

The Benefits of Selling at Auction

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Ensuring the Highest Value

At KW Auctions, we are dedicated to ensuring you achieve the highest value possible. Our auction process means potential buyers don’t have a list price; all they know is your beautiful property is for sale and will be sold on a particular date.

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Value Over Price

Auctions shift the buyers’ focus from price to value. Without knowing the price, potential buyers can focus on what the property itself has to offer. We don’t get paid until we sell your property, and we don’t sell your property until we reach an amount you like.

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Your Timeline, Our Process

The auction process allows you to set your own date and a timeline. No waiting around, guessing when your property will sell—or not sell.

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You Call the Shots

We conduct auctions with a reserve price. We don’t believe in underselling, and we believe the sale of your property is your decision. We allow you to accept any offer prior to auction day. In other words, you choose the minimum price. If bidding doesn’t reach your minimum, you’re under no obligation to sell.

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Paperwork Completed Prior to Auction

An auction sale is always a clean, simple, and non-contingent contract. The buyer must complete all due diligence before auction day. When auction day comes, you know who is bidding and for how much.

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Level Playing Field

When selling your property via traditional means, you are often removed from negotiation and kept in the dark about offers. At auction, you can see everyone interested; they are standing in your front yard. No secrets. No surprises. No stress.

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Always in the Loop

Buyers who bid at auction are doing so on an “as is” sale not subject to any contingencies. Because of this, bidders may find they actually have less competition for the purchase of the property than if they seek to purchase via the traditional method. Some buyers aren’t prepared to complete their due diligence or are unable to purchase without the inclusion of a finance contingency.

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Learn What Buyers Will Pay

Sometimes auctions don’t result in a sale before auction or on auction day. This doesn’t mean your property or the process has failed. Instead, it means you know exactly how much buyers are willing to pay. Your property’s reputation remains intact because you haven’t advertised your list price. It’s a win-win situation. We don’t stop working until your property is sold. We’re with you every step of the way.

Beyond the Ordinary

Our number one goal is to guide you successfully and easily through the maze of contracts, inspections, investments, and the tough decisions involved in buying or selling your home. Whether you are an experienced investor or a first-time buyer, we can help you in finding the property of your dreams.