1. Our office will call you shortly after the end of the auction. At that time we will verify the name(s) to be entered on the contract as purchaser and on the deed.
2. Next, we will email you the completed contract package. The email will include directions for returning the signed documents and sending the earnest money deposit (wire, cashier’s check or cash)
3. You will be required to return all documents and earnest money within 24 hours
4. Upon receipt of these, our office will forward the contract package to the seller for signature.
5. After the seller has signed, we will send you a copy of the signed documents for your records. At the same time, copies of the documents and closing information will be forwarded to the closing attorney/title company.
6. Then the closing attorney/title company will contact you to schedule the closing for the property.
7. Prior to the closing, the attorney/title company will supply you with a copy of the preliminary hud settlement statement showing the accounting of the transaction and any remaining funds that you will need to bring to closing.

Bidder is required to register before twenty-four (24) hours or more before  bid closing date and time. All information is subject to verification. Registration constitutes complete agreement with the Sites terms and conditions. Auctioneer reserves the right to deny registration at its sole discretion. 

Terms:  The successful purchasers will be required to sign the seller’s real estate purchase agreement on sale day and make an earnest money deposit equal to fifteen percent (15%) of the contract price.  Sale will close within thirty (30) days after the date of auction at which time the purchaser will pay the balance of the purchase price.  A 10% buyer’s premium will be added to all purchases to arrive at a contract price.

The information contained in this brochure and all related materials are subject to the terms and conditions of the purchase agreement.  The property is being sold on an “as-is, where-is with all faults” basis.  The property will be sold for all cash.  Your complete inspection of the property and pertinent documents prior to bidding is recommended.  Announcements made at the podium at the time of the sale take precedence over all printed materials, except for the fully executed purchase agreement and subsequent conveyance/closing documents.  

Conduct of the auction and increments of bidding are at the direction of the auctioneer.  

THIS IS A COURT ORDERED AUCTION. TITLE WILL BE CONVEYED BY QUIT CLAIM DEED. THE COURT APPOINTED RECEIVER WILL PROVIDE A COPY OF THE TITLE ABSTRACT AND WILL DISCUSS THE TITLE WITH ANY PROSPECTIVE PURCHASER. CALL LAWTON C. HEARD ATTORNEY AT LAW, COURT APPOINTED RECEIVER, FOR ALL TITLE ABSTRACT QUESTIONS (229)330-0618. 

THE FARM SERVICE AGENCY (FSA) CROP BASE ACRES FOR THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SUBJECT TO A NEW CROP RECONSTITUTION AFTER THE PROPERTY IS SOLD AND CLOSED. NEITHER THE SELLER NOR J. DURHAM & ASSOCIATES, INC. MAKE ANY GUARANTEES REGARDING THE CROP BASE.

Representation disclosure: J. Durham and Associates, Inc., represents the seller in this transaction, not the purchaser, but does not have authority to make representations on behalf of the seller with respect to any matter.

Property size & dimensions:  All acreages and property line dimensions are subject to change.  They have been calculated for auction purposes only and are approximate and may be general in nature and are being sold subject to final survey.  They are not guaranteed by the seller of J. Durham and Associates, Inc.

Acceptance of condition of property: The property, and the improvements thereon (if any), are being sold "as is-where is." Buyer acknowledges he has had ample opportunity to inspect the property and to have same inspected by his agents, and Buyer accepts the property in its present condition. Auctioneer/Broker and Seller have gathered information contained in promotional materials and online postings from sources deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Buyer acknowledges that he has inspected the property or has had the opportunity to do so and chose not to inspect the property. Buyer is relying solely on his own inspection and judgement. Further, all parties acknowledge and agree that the property is being sold "AS IS" with any and all faults.

After you register and receive your bidder number, if you are not a regular customer or known buyer, which regularity and/or familiarity shall be determined by J. Durham & Associates in its sole discretion, you will be emailed a BIDDER ACTIVATION AGREEMENT which you will be required to fill out. This form must be signed in front of a Witness and Notary and emailed back to [email protected]; you also may be required to make a $2500.00 bid deposit before your bidder number will be activated.  Mail your bid deposit check, attention: Joe Durham, payable to J. Durham & Associates, Inc. To 1216 Dawson Road, Suite 102, Albany, Ga 31707. Or, contact Joe Durham to remit the deposit via credit card or wire transfer. The winning bidder’s $2500.00 deposit will be applied to the down payment. All other bidder’s deposits will be refunded within ten days after the auction closing date. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO WAIVE THE BIDDER DEPOSIT FOR KNOWN BUYERS AND REGULAR CUSTOMERS. BIDDERS MAY BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO A CURRENT BANK LETTER OF GUARANTEE.