Get Priority Access with First Look

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Get Priority access with First Look

EARLY LISTING ACCESS • INVEST FOR HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS

First Look

First Look listings offer an opportunity to get priority access to local investments.

Auction.com supports making more single-family homes available to help strengthen neighborhoods. That’s why we are earmarking exclusive First Look properties, available only to owner-occupants, non-profit organizations, and government entities. Make a difference in your community, decrease neighborhood blight, and take advantage of greater homeownership opportunities!

WHAT MAKES First Look SPECIAL

Housing markets are more competitive across the board. First Look properties are set aside to offer early access. For a short while, owner-occupants and other select groups can bid before auctions are opened up for investors to register.

EARLY ACCESS TO BID

EARLY ACCESS TO BID

FEWER AUCTION PARTICIPANTS

FEWER AUCTION PARTICIPANTS

SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVERS

SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVERS

WHO CAN BENEFIT

Bidder registration is limited to allow better opportunity for those who are working to benefit communities.

Any purchaser who will use the home as their primary residence is welcome!

Any purchaser who will use the home as their primary residence is welcome!

Government entities engaged in neighborhood revitalization

Government entities engaged in neighborhood revitalization

Non-Profits working in community stabilization

Non-Profits working in community stabilization

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HOW TO TAKE YOUR FIRST LOOK

Auction.com users can filter for First Look properties and register for the auction.



LEARN MORE ABOUT FIRST LOOK

The First Look Program is an exclusive 30-day period for owner-occupants, government entities, and non-profits engaged in community stabilization to purchase properties on Auction.com without competition from investors.

First Look properties can be purchased by those intending to occupy the property as their primary residence, and can be purchased by government entities and non-profits that have been approved to purchase properties during First Look.

Required documentation is dependent on purchaser type, as follows:
• Owner-occupants – Signed affidavit agreeing that you will live in the property as your primary residence for at least one year after purchase.
• Government Entity – Letter on government letterhead certifying your status as a municipality.
• Non-Profit – You must either provide entity documents certifying your status as a non-profit or be approved through HUD directly. As some properties require the HUD certification, you are encouraged to apply today at HUD First Look Certification.

You can browse the current inventory by filtering for First Look properties on our search results page under “More Filters” or by clicking the link above.

The first step is to find the property you want to purchase. First Look properties on Auction.com are sold in an online auction. Simply register for the upcoming auction, bid, and win. To expedite your closing, be sure to have your proof of funds and entity documents ready and available.

Ability to finance a First Look property varies greatly by property based on occupancy status, condition and local guidelines. Be sure to perform due diligence before bidding by reading the property details and contracting documents closely to understand the terms of the sale.

No. As this is an exclusive program and access is based on buyer type and/or pre-approval, the buyer bidding on the property must take the title to the property during the closing process without exception.

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