Auction.com buyers are the most optimistic they’ve been in three years, with 64% expecting to purchase more properties in 2025. At the same time, fewer buyers anticipate home prices and rents to decline, signaling a shift in sentiment.
“Increased purchase expectations from buyers in the countercyclical foreclosure auction market point to more distressed buying opportunities in 2025, but other survey findings indicate buyers expect only a modest increase,” said Jason Allnutt, Auction.com CEO.
Read the latest 2025 Buyer Insights Report, based on a survey of 350+ active buyers, to learn:
- How many more owner-occupants are purchasing at auction.
- What type of auctions buyers are choosing most.
- What motivates buyers beyond financial returns.
- How buyers are approaching occupied properties and renovations.
- What buyers expect for purchases, pricing, and rents in 2025.
Download the comprehensive report now to learn more about who’s buying at auction, how buyer strategies are evolving, and what’s ahead for 2025.