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DATE: Friday, April 29, 2022 at 12:00pm
(Accepting online pre bids now. Becomes live auction on 04/29/2022 at 12:00pm.)
AUCTION SITE: The Holston Hills County Club, 1000 Country Club Rd Marion, VA 24354.
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 Sale Terms: GENERAL TERMS OF SALE: The Treasurer has the right to reject any bids determined to be
unreasonable in relation to 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: The highest bidder shall pay the high bid in full, along with the buyer’s
premium and deed recording costs, following the close of the auction. There will be a 10%
buyer’s premium, subject to a minimum of $100, added to the winning bid.
Terms applicable to In-Person Bidders ONLY: The highest bidder shall make payment in full
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 are free of charge and are done through the
Auctioneer’s website. 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 Counts Realty & Auction,
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 full
balance due must be received within seven (7) days following the auction closing (no later
than May 6, 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 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 Smyth County.
Questions concerning the registration and bidding process should be directed to the Auctioneer by
email to gmcdaniel@countsauction.com or by phone to Counts Realty & Auction, 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 804-612-0629, or by writing to the
address below.
Re: Smyth County Non-Judicial Sale Auction
Taxing Authority Consulting Services, PC
P.O. Box 31800
Henrico, Virginia 23294-1800
Judicial Sale Terms: GENERAL 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 $100, 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. 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 Counts Realty and Auction,
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
deposit and buyer’s premium must be received in full within seven (7) days following the
auction closing (no later than May 6, 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 Smyth 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 Smyth
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
https://www.countsauction.com/contact, by email to gmcdaniel@countsauction.com or by phone
to Counts Realty and Auction, 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 804-612-0629, or by writing to the address below.
Re: County of Smyth Judicial Sale Auction
Taxing Authority Consulting Services, PC
P.O. Box 31800
Henrico, Virginia 23294-1800
