NOTICE – All bidders must read and agree to the terms and conditions prior to bidding. IF you are the winning bidder you are required to close on the property.

Please note:

•             10% buyer’s premium will be added to your final bid 

•             20% earnest money down payment will be due upon purchase

•             The BUYER will pay the closing cost and survey costs if required

•             If you are the winning bidder and do not close on the property you will be pursued in a court of law.

•             The seller has the right to accept or deny the winning bid achieved on the auction.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The Terms and Conditions apply to all properties offered in this auction. All Bidders must read these terms before bidding on the auction. By bidding in the auction, you are acknowledging that you have read and agree to these terms and conditions and are responsible for closing on the property if you are the winning bidder. All winning bidders will be required to sign a real estate auction contract. South Auction reserves the right to bid on behalf of the seller.  The winning bidder will mail earnest money at the conclusion of the auction and will owe the remaining balance at closing within 30 days or 14 days after the completion of the survey.

20% earnest money payment due upon purchase. 

Bidder Verification

All bidders credit cards will be verified. South Auction reserves the right to ask any registered bidder for a bank letter of credit prior to or during the bidding period. The bidders account may be suspended or revoked if the bank letter of credit is not received. South Auction may ask for a bank letter of credit on a per bidder and/or per property basis. South Auction reserves the right to suspend bidding privileges for any or no reason either before, during, or after the auction with no notice to bidder. South Auction reserves the right to refuse service to any person. If a bidder is called or texted on the last day of the auction and does not respond to a text or call back their bidding privileges will be suspended until they have talked to an auction company representative.

Due Diligence

All property is being sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS, and with all faults and is selling subject to easements, leases, restrictions, covenants, conditions, zoning, and all other matters revealed by a current survey, inspection of the property, or contained in public records. ALL SALES ARE FINAL

Inspection of Property

It is the bidder’s responsibility to determine if the information contained herein is accurate. Property is open to thorough public inspection, and we highly encourage an inspection of the property prior to bidding. Contact South Auction before inspecting the property. Bidder must conduct and rely on their own inspection and investigation to determine condition of property. All inspections are at your own risk. All properties are selling subject to seller confirmation.

Buyer’s Premium

A 10% buyer’s premium will be added to the high bid to arrive at the contract price. 

Agency

South Auction strictly represents the seller and can bid on the seller’s behalf. Seller has the right to accept or decline any high bid. High bidder will be notified within 48 hours if their bid is accepted.

Earnest Money

A signed real estate auction contract and the earnest money must be mailed to auction company within 24 hours of the auction closing

Mail to:

South Auction, 338 East Main Street Swainsboro, GA 30401

South Auction shall have the permission and authority to charge the winning bidder’s credit card up to $5000.00 on a specific property at the conclusion of the auction This charge will be credited back to the high bidder’s credit card once their earnest money is received. This charge will not be refunded if the high bidder does not close on the property and/or if the earnest money is not collected. South Auction will not be able to access or view any personal information and/or credit card information of any registered bidder. All transactions are handled through a third- party processor. If a bidder is called on the last day or the auction and does not answer or call back their bidding privileges will be suspended until they have talked to an auction company representative.

Auction End Time

This auction has an extended bidding feature. If a bid is placed on any property within the last 5 minutes of the auction, that will trigger the extended bidding feature on all properties. The bidding on all properties will remain open until the bidding is quiet for 5 minutes on all properties.

Closing: Dec. 22, 2023 or within 14 days of the survey completion.

All closing costs are paid by the successful winning bidder.

Closing Attorney: Jerry Cadle PC, Swainsboro, GA 478-237-2271 / 130 S Main St, Swainsboro, GA

Survey

If any farm in The Ralph Smith Farm Auction sells divided, buyer(s) will be responsible for the survey costs at closing paid to Donaldson Surveying, Swainsboro, GA. Cost of each survey is posted on the bidding page. If a buyer buys numerous tracts, this price may fluctuate up or down depending on the footage of the survey. The purchase price at closing may be adjusted up or down according to the price per acre of the final surveyed acres. 

Internet/Technical Issues

Any personal internet connection failures during the auction are the responsibility of the bidder. The auction will continue as normal, and the item will be sold. South Auction shall not be held responsible for any “missed” bids or bids unseen by the auctioneer. Bids are received immediately when they are entered by the bidder.

Additional Terms

1)            Property is being sold on an “as-is, where-is” basis, with no representations or warranties of any kind, expressed or implied.

2)            Property is open to public inspection, and it is the bidders’ responsibility to determine condition.

3)            South Auction, nor the seller, guarantees that each auction sign is accurately placed on the property being sold.

4)            All acreage reference in brochure, signs and online are estimated acres.

5)            No personal property is included with any property, unless specifically stated.

6)            South Auction makes no guarantee that any of the properties are suitable for septic tanks or wells or that any property has water or a septic tank available.

7)            South Auction and winning bidder agree that any dispute arising under the terms and conditions of this sales contract or auction agreement shall be heard in the Superior Courts of Emanuel County, Georgia.

8)            All properties will close with a General Warranty Deed.

Any questions should be directed to: Seth Durden 912-682-4169 / Brent Stephens 912-259-4789 / Rusty Lane 478-455-1861