("A real estate broker, for the purposes of this article, is defined to be a person, firm or corporation who, for a fee, commission or other valuable consideration, or by reason of a promise or reasonable expectation thereof, lists for sale, sells, exchanges, buys or rents, or offers or attempts to negotiate a sale, exchange, purchase or rental of real estate or an interest therein, or collects or offers or attempts to collect rent for the use of real estate or solicits for prospective purchasers or assists or directs in the procuring of prospects or the negotiation or closing of any transaction which does or is contemplated to result in the sale, exchange, leasing, renting or auctions of any real estate . . ."

The lender will auction the property off if they take it.

It was one of those situations where someone really needed a lifeline—the seller was facing foreclosure and had just 30 days before his house went to auction.

Went to a foreclose auction How did you finance this deal?

You have the area experience and data to help you, but courthouse steps auctions are blind bidding (other than what you can find through the windows), all cash, 10 percent down at the time of close, and not always clear on all of the liens associated with the house (tax liens, HOA liens, utility liens, etc.). 

Hi, I am self employed, I buy used vehicles at dealer auctions and leave them at a local used car dealer lot on consignment, when it sells after commission and some fees i receive my check.

And the trustee could see that the chapter 11 was not sincere so they basically took everything and are liquidating the assets through auctions.  

 Definitely looking for good off market deals in the Norwhich, New Heaven areaHave you looked at purchasing via foreclosure auctions? 

I will be happy to connect you with investors, and I can assure you they will not all sing the praises of REI and passive investing. 

Specifically, I’m interested in:Websites or platforms that list foreclosuresLocal auctions or foreclosure salesNetworking tips or local contacts who might be aware of upcoming opportunitiesThank you in advance for your help!