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Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Sheriff's Sales
Public Auction
Purchaser shall pay the balance of 10% of the purchase price plus a 1.5% buyer’s premium (on the total purchase price) by close of business of the Sheriff’s Office on the first (1st) business day following the Auction. Purchaser shall have 10 days from the auction date to pay the remaining balance. Payments shall be made to Bid4Assets. — No exceptions will be made. If the payment policy is not adhered to the winning bidder will forfeit their deposit to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and may be banned from future sales.
The exact settlement cutoff date and time will be listed in the Deed Wizard settlement process after the
close of auction(s).
A $35 per-parcel-won administrative fee will be added to the final sale price.
Please review the following additional information on deposits.
- Only one deposit is required per auction date. This single deposit allows you to bid on all of the auctions closing on that particular date.
- Only reference the deposit ID listed in the instructions. This ID is unique to each sheriff auction. Regardless of which auction IDs you will be bidding on, please use the deposit ID in the instructions.
- Only certified check/money order or wire transfer are accepted. ACH, direct deposit, credit card, or money transfers will be rejected. Please do NOT deposit funds directly into Bid4Assets' escrow account.
- There is no limit to the amount that you can bid; the bid deposit does not cap your bidding, it is simply a requirement to participate. Please do NOT send more money than the required deposit or your deposit may be rejected.
- Please allow up to 48 business hours to acknowledge receipt of your deposit. You will be notified by email and in your message center when you are cleared to bid. Please note, certified checks/money orders may take an additional business day to process.
- For deposits received after the deadline, no guarantees can be made for participation. Bid4Assets’ deposit services team works diligently to clear deposits as quickly as possible, even late ones.
What is an eCheck?
An echeck is a check that is emailed and printed rather than being mailed. In short, it is a regular check with all the features of a traditional bank check. Once printed, eChecks can be deposited like any other check: at your bank, at an ATM or using a mobile banking app.
Why use an eCheck?
eChecks are quicker, safer, and more convenient than traditional paper checks. With eChecks, Bid4Assets can refund bidders on the same day their check is issued, saving the average bidder five to seven days waiting for the mail to be delivered.
Do I need to request an eCheck?
No. All non-winning bidders will be refunded by eCheck automatically upon completion of the post-tax sale audit.
Do I need to create an account with Delux eCheck to receive my refund?
No. All recipients have the option to print their check as a "guest." There is no cost and you do not need an account with a third-party to receive your check. You may wish to create an account, particularly if you participate in many sales, to save time and unlock additional deposit options.
What happens if I do not see my refund email or I have trouble loading the message?
Please be sure to check your spam/junk folder, but if you do not see the check, no problem. Please let our Deposit Team know and we will send you the check by PDF.
Is there anything I should do while waiting for my check?
No, but it's a good idea to add [email protected] to the contact list in your email so the check does not go to your spam folder.
What if I prefer/require a physical check be mailed to me?
No problem! If you'd like a check mailed to you instead of an echeck, please let us know during or soon after a sale ends. We will mail your refund instead of emailing it.
Still have questions?
Please email our Deposits Team for further assistance.
Bidders are urged to examine the title, location, and desirability of the properties to their own satisfaction prior to the sale. A complete list of properties available for auction is available below. Buying a sheriff sale property is a complex transaction and it is always recommended that buyers seek legal counsel.
A useful list of frequently asked questions as well as a tax sale glossary can be found in the right navigation pane.
If you have additional questions after reviewing the information in the auction, you are encouraged to contact the county in which the property is located. This information can be found in the “Contact Information” section below.
When you are ready to place a bid, click “Place Bid” on the auction page
place bid
Enter your bid amount in the Bid Amount box and be sure to agree to all the terms. At the bottom of the bid window, you will be prompted to reenter your Bid4Assets password as a security measure.
A more comprehensive, step-by- step guide to bidding is available by clicking here.
Additional Bid information
What is an Auto Bid? An auto bid is a maximum proxy bid which is held in confidence by the system. Bid4Assets will use only as much of the maximum bid as is necessary to maintain the bidder's high bid position or to meet the reserve. Please note: If two bidders place auto bids for identical amounts on the same auction, the earlier bid will be the leading bid.
Examples of Auto Bid:
- If the auction has a minimum bid of $200 and you enter your maximum bid amount of $400, your bid will automatically be placed at $200. Your bid will automatically increase as other bidders participate, up to your $400 maximum bid amount.
- If the auction has a Reserve Price of $20,000 (this amount is hidden from bidders) and you enter an Auto Bid of $18,000, your bid will automatically be placed at $18,000. The Reserve Price has not been met so there will be no winning bidder unless additional bids are placed.
- If the auction has a Reserve Price of $20,000 (this amount is hidden from bidders) and you enter an Auto Bid of $21,000, your bid will automatically be placed at the Reserve Price of $20,000. If another bidder jumps in, your bid will automatically increase until you meet your $21,000 maximum bid.
What is Overtime?
Overtime is an extension of the auction close time and keeps an auction open as long as there is active bidding. It occurs automatically when a bid is placed within the last few minutes of an auction. The auction will remain open until an entire overtime increment has passed without any bidding. The overtime increment is indicated on the auction listing.
How can I Monitor My Auctions?
When bidding on multiple properties it is advisable to only bid on one auction at a time. You can find a list of properties that you have bid on in the “my bid list” tab of your profile. You will also receive confirmations of your placed bids as well as notifications of being out bid in your message center.
Can I bid on Withdrawn or Postponed Auctions?
No. Auctions must be live in order for you to able to place a bid. If a property is withdrawn or postponed by a county for any reason, it is no longer open for bidding. Please note, Bid4Assets does not have knowledge of why a property is withdrawn or postponed.
At the close of an auction, the highest bidder will be deemed the winner. After all the auctions in the county have closed, winning bidders will be notified in their message center with a congratulatory message that also alerts them to settlement requirements. The winning bidder will see each of the parcels that they won listed as a link to DeedWizard. The DeedWizard will allow you to quickly and easily provide vesting information and access settlement instructions. Any bidder that does not win a parcel or never participates in the auction after submitting a deposit will receive a refund.
Winning Bidders
- Winning bidders will be notified in their message center after the close of the auctions. A DeedWizard link is provided for quick and easy transfer of vesting information.
- Please review the county terms of sale for the payment deadline and make sure you have enough funds on hand to meet the deadline
- When making a settlement payment, please reference the auction IDs for the specific parcels you won.
- Your deed will be transferred by the county within the timeframe specified in the county's terms of service. Generally, this can be anywhere from three weeks to three months. For questions relating to the timeline on recording the deed, please contact the county.
All Other Participants
- Any bidder who does not win one or more parcels after submitting a deposit will be refunded automatically with no need for request.
- Refund checks will be sent via eCheck shortly after the close of the auction. Bidders will be notified via an additional email when their eCheck refund has been sent.
- Refund eChecks will be sent to the email address associated with a bidder’s profile on Bid4Assets and made out to the name associated with that bidder’s Bid4Assets account. Please ensure this information is up to date before submitting a deposit.
For questions about the auction and the bidding process, please contact [email protected]
Additional county information can be obtained at the Franklin County Sheriff Office website
For questions about the assets and information that is not listed in the auction, please contact the county at [email protected]
Research and Inspect Thoroughly Before You Bid
Prospective purchasers are urged to examine the title, location and desirability of the properties available to their own satisfaction prior to the sale. It is the sole responsibility of the buyer to research any potential liens, encumbrances or easements, recorded or not recorded.
Properties are sold "AS IS"
The sale of these properties should not, in any way, be equated to real estate sales by licensed salespeople, brokers or realtors. The agency conducting these sales makes no guarantee, expressed or implied, relative to the title, location, occupancy or condition of the properties for sale.
You must be at least 18 years old to bid. Please review the conditions of sale document for additional terms.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL!
By registering for this sale or bidding, you are certifying that you are the actual bidder. You are also acknowledging and certifying that as the bidder, if successful, your information will match or legally align with the information submitted on the Realty Transfer Tax Statement of Value (Rev-183) form. This certification is made subject to both the penalties of § 4904 of the Crimes Code, 18 Pa.C.S., relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
General Sheriff's Sale Documents