Online Resources for Auctions Research

Every county post foreclosure notices on their website that is available to public. These notices contain essential details about properties scheduled for auction, including the auction date, property address, foreclosure type, and lender information. Before going to an auction it is a good practice to review all notices posted for auction on the upcoming auction date. This will help you identify properties that you may be interested in an do research. Below are links to the top 10 Texas county foreclosure notice pages:

Once you have identified properties that you are interested in you can find more information about those properties on their county appraisal webpage. The county appraisal district pages contain information on every property located in the county. This included information on ownership, legal description, lot size, living area, improvements, age of the property, appraised value, and tax rates. This information will help you further narrow your list. Below are links to the top 10 Texas county property search pages:

All recorded deeds and liens are available to the public for viewing. You can search all recorded deeds and liens on a property by its legal description and/or owner name. Getting a complete knowledge of a property's lien and deed history is probably the most important for success in investing in auction sales. Deed histories will uncover information about any existing encumbrances or title issues. Lien histories will identify any senior, junior, or mechanic liens on a property that you, as a buyer, will be liable for. Conducting a comprehensive title search can help you assess the property's true financial status and potential risks. Below are links to the top 10 Texas county records search pages:

Use MLS services or other online real estate services to do a comparative market analysis of properties. Contacting a real estate professional for help can also make the task of doing a CMA easier. Real estate professionals have access to local MLS databases where they can filter properties in a neighborhood based on specific criteria like total living space, number of beds and baths, and other amenities. Online real estate services can also provide a ballpark property value based on current market conditions. Below is a list of some popular online real estate services.

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