How to Buy
Getting Started
Register / Sign In
In order to bid you must First Register on the website by going to “Our Listings” tab and selecting “REGISTER”.
Please fill out all fields marked with a red ”*” these are required fields.
Write down your login information (user name, password and email address) as you will need it when you “SIGN IN” next time.
Agent Representation
If you need an Agent to represent you, please Contact Us.
Agents representing a buyer, Please enter your Cal BRE License number in the box provided.
Enter the code that is shown above the box, then click “REGISTER”.
Getting Approved
Getting Approved to Bid/Buy On The Website
You Must first be Approved in Order to Place a Bid/Offer.
Getting Approved
1.By credit card authorization
Click the “My Account” link.
Provide your credit card information and click ”Submit”.
Go back to the property you would like to purchase.
Click ”Bid/Buy Now” button.
In the “Approval”popup, click “Confirm”button.
2.By seller agents’ approval
Contact Seller's Agent For Approval
Pre-Approval Documentation from a Financial institution
Cash Offers – Require Proof of Funds on a current bank statement.
Open property details page. If you’re on the main page click on the property you would like to purchase.
Click “send a message to the seller” at the bottom of the page.
Provide your contact information and details about your request.
Click “send” and the agent will respond to your question and explain the acceptable approval requirements.
If you choose option 1, we will verify your identity and approve your participation by “authorizing” your credit card. The system pre-authoirizes your credit card by charging $1, but it will drop off your card within 5-10 business days (depends on the card issuer). Also, please read “notice to winning bidder” near the bottom of this page.
Auto Bid Option
You may place your bid up to the “maximum high” that you are willing to offer on the property. The system is designed to raise your bid in increments of $1,000 above the last bid placed only.
Example:
Bidding Auto Extend
Our system Prevents Last Second Bidding by Automatically Extending the Bidding Time.
If a bidder places a bid within 5 minutes of the end of the bidding time, the system will automatically extend the bidding time by 15 minutes in order to allow other bidders the opportunity to respond.
Attention Winning Bidders!
If You Are The Winning Bidder: Please have your agent submit a signed purchase agreement to the seller within the time specified in “sale terms and conditions” (please see the posting details). If you do not have an agent, please Contact Us.