Bringing Modern Solutions to Real Estate Sales

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For years, real estate auctions were viewed only as a way to move distressed or unwanted properties. Today, auctions have become a mainstream strategy for selling valuable assets quickly, competitively, and at true market value.

If you own real estate—whether a single leisure property or a large portfolio—you owe it to yourself to understand why an auction could be your best sales method.

At its core, an auction is an accelerated sales process that gives both sellers and buyers something traditional listings often lack: a clear, defined transaction date. By creating urgency and connecting ready, willing, and able buyers to motivated sellers, auctions often reveal the truest reflection of market value at that moment in time.

Every property is unique. That’s why RealTAuctions offers flexible auction models tailored to your property type, market, and goals. Each format is designed to maximize exposure, drive competition, and reduce time on the market. 

 A live on-site auction takes place right at the property, where a licensed auctioneer leads the bidding in real time. Buyers compete face-to-face, creating urgency and driving strong offers. This format is especially effective for unique properties like golf courses, marinas, RV parks, and estates, where seeing the asset firsthand helps buyers connect emotionally and bid with confidence. 

 A sealed bid auction allows buyers to submit their best offer privately by a set deadline, without knowing what others have bid. The seller then reviews all bids at once and selects the most favorable terms. This format works well for specialized properties like resorts, development land, or private clubs, where confidentiality, careful evaluation, and attracting serious buyers are especially important. 

 A reserve auction is a competitive bidding event where the property will only sell if the bidding meets or exceeds a minimum price set by the seller. This approach gives the seller control and protection while still creating urgency among buyers. It is well-suited for high-value or unique properties such as luxury estates, golf courses, or marinas, where owners want to test the market but ensure the asset doesn’t sell below an acceptable level. 

 An online auction takes place entirely over the internet, allowing buyers to bid from anywhere during a set timeframe. This format expands the pool of potential buyers, increases convenience, and often drives more competition. It’s ideal for properties like RV parks, campgrounds, or hospitality assets where national or international reach can attract motivated investors who may not attend in person. 

A simulcast auction combines a live on-site auction with online bidding, so buyers can participate either in person or virtually in real time. This format maximizes competition by bringing together local bidders and a broader online audience. It’s especially effective for distinctive assets like golf courses, resorts, or specialty real estate, where sellers benefit from both on-site energy and nationwide reach. 

 An absolute auction means the property sells to the highest bidder regardless of price, with no minimum or reserve. This format creates maximum excitement and competition, since buyers know the asset will be sold that day. It’s a strong choice for properties like estates, surplus land, or recreation assets when a seller wants speed, certainty, and true market-driven value.