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When can I start placing bids on properties that I'm interested in?

Last updated Apr 14, 2026

You can begin placing bids soon as an auction begins. Some sellers allow the ability to place pre-auction offers before the event begins.

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  1. What Can I Expect During the Bidding Process?
  2. What Do I Need to Consider Before Bidding on a Property?
  3. How to Bid on a Property
  4. What Happens if the Highest Bidder Backs Out and I Become the Highest Bidder?
  5. Your Pre-Auction Checklist: What You Need to Know and Do Before Bidding
  6. Using a Real Estate Agent When Buying Properties at Auction
  7. When can I start placing bids on properties that I'm interested in?
  8. How do I know if a pre-auction offer is accepted or rejected?
  9. How can I find the reserve price for a property?
  10. What do “reserve met” and "reserve not met" mean?
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