City of Petersburg Tax Delinquent Real Estate June 2021

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION

SPECIAL COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

CITY OF PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA

Pursuant to the terms of those certain Decrees of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Petersburg, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale to the highest bidder at an online-only public auction, which will close Friday, June 4, 2021 at 11:00am EST. The sale of such property is subject to the terms and conditions below and any such terms and conditions which may be subsequently posted by For Sale at Auction, Inc. (“Auctioneer”) and Taxing Authority Consulting Services, PC (“TACS”).

TERMS OF SALE:  All interested parties must register and be approved by the Auctioneer. Registration and bidding is free of charge and done through the Auctioneer’s website at https://bid.forsaleatauction.biz/.  If any interested bidders wish to bid on property, but are unable to do so online, please contact Andy Austin, Auction Coordinator, at (434) 294-6093 for assistance. Please be advised that in order to qualify as a purchaser at this auction, you may not owe delinquent taxes to the City of Petersburg and you may not be a Defendant in any delinquent tax suit.

All sales are subject to confirmation by the Circuit Court of the City of Petersburg.  The Special Commissioner of Sale has the right to reject any bids determined to be unreasonable in relation to the estimated value of the Property.  Any unsold property will be offered for sale again at the next auction, whenever that may be.

Properties are offered for sale as-is, where is, with all faults and without any warranty, either expressed or implied. Persons are encouraged to make a visual inspection of the property within the limits of the law and to obtain an independent title search prior to bidding on any of the properties. Bidders are strongly encouraged to make their own inspection to determine the suitableness of the property and it is assumed that all bidders will perform due diligence prior to the day of the auction. Any costs incurred by the bidder to inspect the property are at the expense of the bidder and are non-refundable. It is not guaranteed that the property has a right-of-way or that it is not landlocked. Property is sold in gross and not by the acre. The information shown on the GIS system, including maps, is derived from public records that are constantly undergoing change and do not replace a site survey or inspection. There is no warranty as to the accuracy of the GIS system, nor is the information contained therein a legal representation of any of the features of the property which it depicts.

The highest bidder shall deposit twenty-five percent (25%) or One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), whichever is higher.  Bids which are less than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) shall be required to be paid in full. Bid deposits shall not exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00). Such sum shall be held by the Special Commissioner and credited towards the purchase price following confirmation of the sale. There will be a buyer’s premium of 10% of the highest bid added to the winning bid.  The buyer’s premium is due at the time of the auction and will be included within the emailed invoice.  

The highest bidder will receive their purchase contract and deposit and buyers premium balance due via email following the close of the auction. The contract shall immediately be executed and returned to TACS. The deposit and buyer’s premium must be received in full within five (5) business days following the auction closing (no later than Friday June 11, 2021 at 1:00pm EST).  All payments must be made in the form of certified funds, cashier’s check, money order or wire transfer. Cash and personal checks will not be accepted. Checks and money orders shall be made payable to the City of Petersburg and forwarded to TACS, at the address shown below. Wire transfer instructions will be provided to the highest bidder upon request.  

The balance of the purchase price shall be deposited by the highest bidder with the Special Commissioner within fifteen (15) days of confirmation of the sale by the Court.  Recording costs for deed recordation will be the responsibility of the successful bidder and will be due with the balance of the purchase price within fifteen (15) days of confirmation of sale by the Court.  Properties are conveyed by Special Warranty Deed, subject to any easements, covenants, agreements, restrictions, reservations, and any and all rights of record which may affect the property. Property will be conveyed free and clear of all liens, including the tax lien. Subsequent taxes will be prorated from the auction closing date of June 4, 2021, and the highest bidder will be responsible for taxes from that date forward.

The sale of property to the highest bidder is not contingent upon obtaining financing. Financing, if needed, is the sole responsibility of the high bidder. By bidding, parties are entering into a legally binding contract, waive all rescission rights, and understand that their bid is immediately binding, irrevocable, and enforceable. Additionally, by bidding, parties are representing that they have read, and agree to be bound by, all terms and conditions for this sale. Failure to complete the property purchase will result in forfeiture of any funds paid and may subject the highest bidder to additional damages, which may include expenses and any deficit upon resale.

Questions concerning the registration and bidding process should be directed to the Auctioneer online at https://bid.forsaleatauction.biz/, by email to inquiry@forsaleatauction.biz or by phone to Andy Austin, Auction Coordinator, at (434) 294-6093. Questions concerning the property subject to sale should be directed to TACS online at www.taxva.com, by email to taxsales@taxva.com, by phone to (804) 223-8449, or by writing to the address below.

John A. Rife, Esq.

Re: City of Petersburg Tax Sale

Taxing Authority Consulting Services, PC

P.O. Box 31800

Henrico, Virginia 23294

 City of Petersburg, VA - Judicial Sale of

Tax Delinquent Real Estate

*Timed Public Auction with Online Bidding Only!*

Auction Closes: Friday June 4, 2021, 11 AM

Auction Coordinator: Mr. Andy Austin, (434) 294-6093

TERMS OF SALE:  All interested parties must register and be approved by the Auctioneer. Registration and bidding is free of charge and done through the Auctioneer’s website at https://bid.forsaleatauction.biz/.  If any interested bidders wish to bid on property, but are unable to do so online, please contact Andy Austin, Auction Coordinator, at (434) 294-6093 for assistance. Please be advised that in order to qualify as a purchaser at this auction, you may not owe delinquent taxes to the City of Petersburg and you may not be a Defendant in any delinquent tax suit.

All sales are subject to confirmation by the Circuit Court of the City of Petersburg.  The Special Commissioner of Sale has the right to reject any bids determined to be unreasonable in relation to the estimated value of the Property.  Any unsold property will be offered for sale again at the next auction, whenever that may be.

Properties are offered for sale as-is, where is, with all faults and without any warranty, either expressed or implied. Persons are encouraged to make a visual inspection of the property within the limits of the law and to obtain an independent title search prior to bidding on any of the properties. Bidders are strongly encouraged to make their own inspection to determine the suitableness of the property and it is assumed that all bidders will perform due diligence prior to the day of the auction. Any costs incurred by the bidder to inspect the property are at the expense of the bidder and are non-refundable. It is not guaranteed that the property has a right-of-way or that it is not landlocked. Property is sold in gross and not by the acre. The information shown on the GIS system, including maps, is derived from public records that are constantly undergoing change and do not replace a site survey or inspection. There is no warranty as to the accuracy of the GIS system, nor is the information contained therein a legal representation of any of the features of the property which it depicts.

The highest bidder shall deposit twenty-five percent (25%) or One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), whichever is higher.  Bids which are less than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) shall be required to be paid in full. Bid deposits shall not exceed Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00). Such sum shall be held by the Special Commissioner and credited towards the purchase price following confirmation of the sale. There will be a buyer’s premium of 10% of the highest bid added to the winning bid.  The buyer’s premium is due at the time of the auction and will be included within the emailed invoice.  

The highest bidder will receive their purchase contract and deposit and buyers premium balance due via email following the close of the auction. The contract shall immediately be executed and returned to TACS. The deposit and buyer’s premium must be received in full within five (5) business days following the auction closing (no later than Friday June 11, 2021 at 1:00pm EST).  All payments must be made in the form of certified funds, cashier’s check, money order or wire transfer. Cash and personal checks will not be accepted. Checks and money orders shall be made payable to the City of Petersburg and forwarded to TACS, at the address shown below. Wire transfer instructions will be provided to the highest bidder upon request.  

The balance of the purchase price shall be deposited by the highest bidder with the Special Commissioner within fifteen (15) days of confirmation of the sale by the Court.  Recording costs for deed recordation will be the responsibility of the successful bidder and will be due with the balance of the purchase price within fifteen (15) days of confirmation of sale by the Court.  Properties are conveyed by Special Warranty Deed, subject to any easements, covenants, agreements, restrictions, reservations, and any and all rights of record which may affect the property. Property will be conveyed free and clear of all liens, including the tax lien. Subsequent taxes will be prorated from the auction closing date of June 4, 2021, and the highest bidder will be responsible for taxes from that date forward.

The sale of property to the highest bidder is not contingent upon obtaining financing. Financing, if needed, is the sole responsibility of the high bidder. By bidding, parties are entering into a legally binding contract, waive all rescission rights, and understand that their bid is immediately binding, irrevocable, and enforceable. Additionally, by bidding, parties are representing that they have read, and agree to be bound by, all terms and conditions for this sale. Failure to complete the property purchase will result in forfeiture of any funds paid and may subject the highest bidder to additional damages, which may include expenses and any deficit upon resale.

Questions concerning the registration and bidding process should be directed to the Auctioneer online at https://bid.forsaleatauction.biz/, by email to inquiry@forsaleatauction.biz or by phone to Andy Austin, Auction Coordinator, at (434) 294-6093. Questions concerning the property subject to sale should be directed to TACS online at www.taxva.com, by email to taxsales@taxva.com, by phone to (804) 223-8449, or by writing to the address below.

John A. Rife, Esq.

Re: City of Petersburg Tax Sale

Taxing Authority Consulting Services, PC

P.O. Box 31800

Henrico, Virginia 23294

*Online Bidding Information, Further Terms, and Explanations*

Thank you for your interest in this Timed, Online-Only Auction of tax delinquent real estate, being conducted by For Sale At Auction, at the request of the Special Commissioner appointed by the Circuit Court of the City of Petersburg, VA.  This auction and conveyance of these properties shall be governed by, and your online registration indicates each bidder’s agreement with: the “NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY”; Purchase Agreement/Contract, and the non-negotiable Terms of Sale stated herein.

In order to bid online for this auction, all bidders must be registered with For Sale At Auction through our Bidding Application (available at the Apple App Store and Google Play - just search “For Sale At Auction”), or through our website at Bid.ForSaleAtAuction.Biz. There is no fee to create your account. Registration requires a two-step process that: 1. Creates your account with username and password and: 2. Requires a registration form specifically for this auction which requires including a copy of a government issued I.D (Driver’s License, Military I.D., etc.). Once both registration steps are complete, the Auction Firm will manually approve your bidder status and you’ll be ready to place your bids. By bidding, you are representing to the Special Commissioner and Auction Firm that you have read, and agree to be bound by, all Terms and Conditions for this sale as stated herein. DO NOT BID unless you have read, and agree to be bound by, ALL of these non-negotiable Terms of Sale.

FUNCTIONALITY OF THE AUCTION BIDDING APP:  This online-only auction is controlled by “BidWrangler” (our auction app software).  The Auction Firm is not responsible for software functionality or lack thereof, internet malfunctions or connectivity issues, and/or bidding application or systems errors which could cause a bid to fail to be recognized, fail to successfully register an interested bidder, or recognize their bid. In the event of any bidding platform errors and/or related issues, the property could sell to the previous high bidder of record. There is no recourse, or remedy, implied or offered, to any online Bidders in the event of any aforementioned “issues”.

THE AUCTION: Bidding is open to the general public (any who are registered and approved by the Auction Firm). The Auction Firm shall control the bidding increments and retains the right to modify them at any time during the auction. Bidding will begin closing on Friday, June 4, 2020, at 11:00AM. The Special Commissioner retains the right to remove any property from the auction process at any time, and for any reason. Any and all decisions made by the Special Commissioner shall be final and absolute, without further liability to any party. If any potential bidders have interest in bidding on a property, but do not have internet computer, smart phone, and/or internet access; please contact the Auction Firm who will assist with creating your account and placement of your bids.*

*A Brief Explanation of the Bidding Process*  Interested Bidders can bid online any time during the timed auction bidding period. This “Timed” method is similar to how eBay operates… where Bidders can enter their maximum bid amounts and walk away (with the software handling your bid increases automatically thereafter), or you can proactively enter each bid individually... as you desire. You will receive “Push Notifications” whenever you are outbid by another Bidder. Any bid made in the closing two minutes of the auction will extend the bidding time on that property for an additional 2 minutes to allow the previous high bidder to receive their outbid notification, and allow them the opportunity to increase their bid. Please contact the Auction Firm if you have any questions or require assistance with bidding or functionality of the app.

BUYER’S PREMIUM, DOWN PAYMENT & CLOSING:  A Buyer’s Premium of 10% of the high bid amount will be added to the final bid to determine the total sales price (for example: a high bid in the amount of $10,000.00 will have a 10% Buyer’s Premium ($1,000.00) added to the high bid for a total sales price of $11,000.00. Please consider the Buyer's Premium when placing all bids. The Buyer’s Premium is non-negotiable.

CONTRACTUAL DEFAULT/NON-PERFORMANCE:  If the Buyer fails to complete the transaction for ANY reason, their deposit will be forfeited and they will be held responsible for any deficiency in price upon resale, and the costs of resale, among any other remedies allowed by law. BE ADVISED… State law allows the Special Commissioner the right to pursue legal action against Bidders/Purchasers who refuse to complete their contractual obligations. This may include, but is not limited to, suit to compel completion of the sale and/or criminal charges of fraud or other intentional act, as well as any other remedies available in law or in equity, including damages for any insufficiency between the original sales price and the price realized upon resale, as well as original expenses of sale and the expense of resale. In addition, any high bidder who fails to fulfill their contractual obligations will be banned from bidding at ALL future auctions conducted by this Auction Firm.

AS IS - WHERE IS SALE:  Th properties are  being sold strictly "AS IS, WHERE IS, IF IS” with no financing, inspections, or other contingencies of sale. The sale is immediately binding and irrevocable. Bidders must conduct their own due diligence and investigation of the property to determine suitability prior to placing any bids. Bidders must rely solely upon their own investigation and not on information provided by the Special Commissioner, City Treasurer’s Office, Billings and Collections Office, Auction Firm, or any of their employees or representatives. Failure of a bidder to be fully informed on a property will not constitute grounds for claims or to cancel the sale.  All information provided regarding the properties was obtained from official public records and/or other sources deemed reliable and believed correct, but is not warranted or guaranteed whatsoever. Please, DO NOT BID if you have not completed your Due Diligence.

*NOTICE*  By Bidding,  you are entering into a legally binding contract. An online, public auction bid, is legal and binding. There will be no refunds or bid cancellations. The registered bidder is personally, financially, and legally responsible for their bids and actions, whether representing themselves, or acting as an Agent for another.