Sotheby's C. Hugh Hildesley explains how to pick an auction house, how a sale is created, estimates and reserves, the procedures for buying, methods of payment, and more. Whether you want to buy a chateau in France, a Winslow Homer in New York, or an antique apple peeler in Vermont, here is all you need to know to particpate in the world's increasingly popular auctions. 55 photos.

The expert who has introduced millions of viewers to the joys and excitement of auctions on HGTV¿s ¿At the Auction¿ and ¿Appraisal Fair¿ now shares her inspiring advice on smart buying and selling in this guide. This is an auction-goer¿s invaluable companion, complete with a full-color insert and ideas that will inform the seasoned buyer as well as the novice. Arm yourself with Leslie Hindman¿s tips on: Ten great auction bargains; Myths and misperceptions; Five auction blunders and how to avoid them; and Online auctions -- for the buyer and seller. Full-color illustrations. ¿Provides some of the savvy you¿ll need to bid with confidence . . . We¿re sold.¿ ¿An entertaining, accessible, and very useful book.¿

Praise and Reviews`Packed with valuable, no-nonsense information... very informative.`- Ideal HomeBuying or selling a home is likely to be the biggest financial transaction most of us are ever involved in and the stakes are high. Without careful planning or clear thought, buying a property can turn into a nightmare of gargantuan proportions. Surveys and solicitors fees aren't cheap and one mistake can cost you thousands of pounds.Now in its second edition, The Complete Guide to Buying and Selling Property provides an authoritative, independent guide for individuals on the best way to buy, sell, move or buy-to-let in the United Kingdom (including Scotland, where the system is different). It also gives a brief overview of the pros and cons of buying abroad.This accessible book gives an overview of the property scene in the United Kingdom and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of home ownership. It then advises on finding the right property and describes the processes and legal obligations involved in selling and buying. It also explains the roles of the professionals involved and shows how best to use their services and what can safely be done without their help.This invaluable new edition will appeal to a wide audience of individuals - from first-time buyer to prospective landlord - interested in making the right property decision from both a lifestyle and an investment standpoint.Contents include:first stepsfinding the right areawhat can you affordlegal and conveyancing - and buying at auctionmortgagesinsurancemaking the movebuy-to-letself-buildmaking extra money from your existing propertyimproving your homebuying abroadbuying in Scotland

Whether you're wondering how much your grandmother's silver tea set is worth, have always wanted to go to an auction but don't know the rules, or are itching to sit down and explore eBay, Adventures at the Auction is the ideal sourcebook. Combining her expertise in live auctions, appraisals, and the fast-growing field of Internet auctions, Leslie Hindman provides all the essential information you'll need to get started and arms you with hundreds of tips on auction strategy. Illustrated with an 8-page color insert and peppered with lively anecdotes from Hindman's 25 years as an auctioneer, this book will turn even a novice into a savvy auction-goer.

A practical guide book of "MUST-KNOW" information for anyone who plans on buying or selling residential or commercial real estate by auction. Written by the president & founder of one the fastest growing real estate auction marketing companies in the nation, this entertaining & authoritative book combines the historical, theoretical & legal background of real estate auctions with an insider's compendium of anecdotes, case histories, practical tips, information resources, terminology, checklists, & strategies for potential buyers & sellers of real estate by auction. The author helps laymen & professionals alike understand why there has been an explosion of real estate auction marketing transactions in recent years initiated by government agencies, financial institutions, builders & developers & why some real estate experts are predicting that by the year 2000 nearly one-third of ALL real-estate transactions in this country will be by auction. Timely & up-to-date. Quantity discounts available. Hard cover or paperback. For information, contact GRP Press, 16835 Algonquin Street, Ste. 277, Huntington Harbor, CA 92649-4346; Telephone/FAX (714) 840-6757.

Novice to advanced online auction buyers require a convenient refrence book that provides concise tips and answers during the bidding process so that they don't miss a valuable opportunity. The industry's medium to high volume sellers also require a practical handbook that they can reference at a moment's notice and at every stage of the auction process, providing clear, concise technical instructions on listing, executing, and recording each sale. As of yet, this type of online auction reference/tip book is not available. Auction users now demand clear, concise, ready-to-use tips and tactics that they can reference easily and apply without delay before, during, and after the auction. With that in mind, this book will be divided into chapters that are related to every step of the auction process. Each chapter will feature a general introduction to the specific topic at hand, and then proceed to serve up a generous and appropriate number of easy-to-use tips, laid out in a logical, linear progression.