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DATE: Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 1:00pm
(Accepting online pre bids now. Becomes live auction on 4/21/2022 at 1:00pm.)
AUCTION SITE: The County Fairgrounds, Main Building A, located at 17046 Fairgrounds Drive, Abingdon, VA 24210
HOW TO REGISTER TO BID ONILINE: (NOTE: You do not need to register to bid online if you are going to attend the sale in person. You will be need to register in person prior to the sale if you attend live.) View the "Instructions on how to register to bid online" document under the "Downloads" section under the map on this page. Please be sure to read the entire document to avoid confusion.
SALES MANAGER: George McDaniel - 434-546-9235
Terms and Conditions
NON-JUDICIAL TERMS OF SALE: Please be advised that in order to qualify as a purchaser at this auction, you may not owe delinquent taxes to Washington County, and you may not be a Defendant in any delinquent tax suit. Washington County has the right to reject any bids determined to be unreasonable in relation to the estimated value of the property. Any unsold property will be offered for sale again at the next auction, whenever that may be.
Properties are offered for sale as-is, where is, with all faults and without any warranty, either expressed or implied. Properties are conveyed by Special Warranty Deed, subject to any easements, covenants, agreements, restrictions, reservations, and any and all rights of record which may affect the property. Subsequent taxes will be prorated from the auction date and the highest bidder will be responsible for taxes from that date forward.
Persons are encouraged to make a visual inspection of the property within the limits of the law and to obtain an independent title search prior to bidding on any of the properties. Bidders are strongly encouraged to make their own inspection to determine the suitableness of the property and it is assumed that all bidders will perform due diligence prior to the day of the auction. Any costs incurred by the bidder to inspect the property are at the expense of the bidder and are non-refundable. It is not guaranteed that the property has a right-of-way or that it is not landlocked. Property is sold in gross and not by the acre. The information shown on the GIS system, including maps, is derived from public records that are constantly undergoing change and do not replace a site survey or inspection. There is no warranty as to the accuracy of the GIS system, nor is the information contained therein a legal representation of any of the features of the property which it depicts.
The sale of property to the highest bidder is not contingent upon obtaining financing. Financing, if needed, is the sole responsibility of the high bidder. By bidding, parties are entering into a legally binding contract, waive all rescission rights, and understand that their bid is immediately binding, irrevocable, and enforceable. Additionally, by bidding, parties are representing that they have read, and agree to be bound by, all terms and conditions for this sale. Failure to complete the property purchase will result in forfeiture of any funds paid and may subject the highest bidder to additional damages, which may include expenses and any deficit upon resale.
PAYMENT TERMS: There will be a buyer’s premium of 10% of the highest bid or $100.00, whichever is greater, added to the winning bid. The deed recordation costs, as determined by the Washington County Circuit Court, will also be added to the winning bid to determine the final contract price. Please consider the buyer’s premium and recordation costs when placing bids.
TERMS APPLICABLE TO IN-PERSON BIDDERS, ONLY: The highest bidder shall make payment in full of the final contract price on the day of the auction. All payments must be made in the form of personal check, traveler’s check, cashier’s check or money order. No cash will be accepted.
TERMS APPLICABLE TO ONLINE BIDDERS, ONLY: All interested parties must register and be approved by the Auctioneer. Registration and bidding is free of charge and done through the Auctioneer’s website at www.countsauction.com. If any interested bidders wish to bid on property, but are unable to do so online, please contact (434) 525-2991 for assistance. The highest bidder will receive their purchase contract and balance due via email following the close of the auction. The contract shall immediately be executed and returned to TACS. The final contract price must be received in full within five (5) business days following the auction closing (no later than April 28, 2022) Time is of the essence. All payments must be made in the form of certified funds, cashier’s check, money order or wire transfer. Cash and personal checks will not be accepted. Checks and money orders shall be made payable to Washington County and forwarded to TACS, at the address shown below. Wire transfer instructions will be provided to the highest bidder upon request.
Questions concerning the registration and bidding process should be directed to the Auctioneer online at www.countsauction.com by email to GMcDaniel@countsauction.com or by phone to (434) 525-2991. Questions concerning the property subject to sale should be directed to TACS online at www.taxva.com, by email to taxsales@taxva.com, by phone to (804) 893-5176, or by writing to the address below.
Re: Washington County NJS Auction
Taxing Authority Consulting Services, PC
P.O. Box 31800
Henrico, Virginia 23294-1800
JUDICIAL TERMS OF SALE: All sales are subject to confirmation by the Circuit Court. The Special Commissioner has the right to reject any bids determined to be unreasonable in relation to the estimated value of the Property. Any unsold property will be offered for sale again at the next auction, whenever that may be.
Properties are conveyed by Special Warranty Deed, subject to any easements, covenants, agreements, restrictions, reservations, and any and all rights of record which may affect the property. Properties are offered for sale as-is, where-is, and if-is, with all faults and without any warranty, either expressed or implied. Persons are encouraged to make a visual inspection of the property within the limits of the law and to obtain an independent title search, at their own expense, prior to bidding on any of the properties to determine the suitableness of the property for their purposes. It is not guaranteed that the property has a right-of-way or that it is not landlocked. Property is sold in gross and not by the acre. There is no warranty as to the accuracy of the GIS system, nor is the information contained therein a legal representation of any of the features of the property which it depicts.
The sale of property to the highest bidder is not contingent upon obtaining financing. Financing, if needed, is the sole responsibility of the high bidder. By bidding, parties are entering into a legally binding contract, waive all rescission rights, and understand that their bid is immediately binding, irrevocable, and enforceable. Additionally, by bidding, parties are representing that they have read, and agree to be bound by, all terms and conditions for this sale. Failure to complete the property purchase will result in forfeiture of any funds paid and may subject the highest bidder to additional damages, which may include expenses and any deficit upon resale.
PAYMENT TERMS: On the day of the auction, the highest bidder shall make a deposit in the amount of twenty-five percent (25%) or One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), whichever is higher, along with a 10% buyer’s premium, subject to a minimum of $$150, added to the final bid. Bids which are less than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) shall be paid in full at the time of the auction. Deposits shall not exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) per parcel. Such sum shall be held by the Special Commissioner and credited towards the purchase price following confirmation of the sale. Subsequent taxes will be prorated from the auction date, and the highest bidder will be responsible for taxes from that date forward.
The balance of the purchase price and recording costs for deed recordation shall be deposited by the highest bidder with the Special Commissioner within fifteen (15) days of confirmation of the sale by the Court.
Terms applicable to In-Person Bidders ONLY: The deposit and buyer’s premium are due on the day of the auction. All payments must be made in the form of personal check, cashier’s check or money order. No cash will be accepted.
Terms applicable to Online Bidders ONLY: All interested parties must register and be approved by the Auctioneer. Registration and bidding are free of charge and are done through the Auctioneer’s website countsauction.com. If any interested bidders are unable to attend for in-person bidding and wish to bid on property, but do not have access to the internet, please contact County Realty & Auction Group, at 434-546-9235 for assistance.
The highest bidder will receive their purchase contract and balance due via email following the close of the auction. The contract shall immediately be executed and returned to TACS. The Auction Funds must be received in full within seven (7) days following the auction closing (no later than April 28, 2022). All payments must be made in the form of certified funds, cashier’s check, money order or wire transfer. Cash and personal checks will not be accepted. Checks and money orders shall be made payable to County of Washington County and forwarded to TACS, at the address shown below. Wire transfer instructions will be provided to the highest bidder upon request.
To qualify as a purchaser at this auction, you may not owe delinquent taxes to County of Washington and you may not be a Defendant in any pending delinquent tax matter. Questions concerning the registration and bidding process should be directed to the Auctioneer online at countsauction.com, by email to gmcdaniel@countsauction.com or by phone to County Realty & Auction Group, at 434-546-9235. Questions concerning the property subject to sale should be directed to TACS online at www.taxva.com, by email to taxsales@taxva.com, by phone to 804-893-5176, or by writing to the address below.
Re: County of Washington Judicial Sale Auction
Taxing Authority Consulting Services, PC
P.O. Box 31800
Henrico, Virginia 23294-1800
