I sent 3 emails asking questions I sent 3 emails asking questions, initially, didn’t get answers on anything. This was Sunday, But on Monday, when everyone was in the office all my questions were answered, explained in detail how to proceed. I decided that process was more than I wanted to tackle. Response has been excellent.

All in all, an interesting and positive experience. This being my first time using an auction site, what do I know? But, it was easy to register, access information, and follow the bidding. I missed the end of the bidding, and was curious, as to final bid. So, I reached out, and received a prompt response, explaining that the seller was yet to review offers, and come to a decision regarding sale. All in all, a positive experience for me.

Winning Bidder. Reserve Price Met. Oh Well I was the winning bidder. Reserve price was met. My bid was approved by the Seller. I sign the contract accepting the home in As-Is condition. I wire the earnest money deposit (EMD). Contingency in contract - seller has to approve BOTH the bid and the contract. Seller then declines contract. Why?.... It's their boiler-plate contract. So, sale is cancelled. Shady. But it gets shadier. Reps at ServiceLink say the seller pulled the home from the auction - "it's too damaged to sell." They knew the home's condition before auctioning it and it's an As-Is contract!! THEN ServiceLink immediately re-lists the home for auction. They told me it's in the process of being pulled. That was 5 days ago. The new auction starts in 3 hours. STAY AWAY from this outfit. I'm still waiting to get confirmation my EMD is being returned.

Worst Title Company If I could give zero stars I would. Some of the most incompetent people in the business. I’ve only dealt with them twice. The first time they didn’t collect all of the money from buyer, stated the transaction as closed and took the difference out of my commission. The second time they didn’t get the sellers signature or collect enough money from buyer. Do not EVER use them under any circumstances unless you like horrible service.

To the rep from Hudson and Marshall: To the rep from Hudson and Marshall: The things you named as "standard auction practice" might indeed be common practice in auctions. That doesn't mean the practices make any real sense, or make for a good consumer experience, which is what the reviewers here are rating you on. Ex: Why start an auction at a price below what is acceptable to the seller, i.e. below the reserve? Be honest about it and start it at the reserve price! Doing otherwise makes a customer feel duped. Any talk of this " helping to make a deal" is just nonsense, and smart consumers see it as an attempt to create excitement over an illusion.