• A changing market
• A dull market;  too much product but buyer interest is expressed
• Not enough of the property type (unique, lake front, etc.)
• An emerging market - new developments could kick off a sales program, once some of the properties were auctioned
• A seller's market where there is known high demand and a lot of competition can take place

• Needs immediate cash
• Has a partnership or marriage break-up
• Is moving out of the state
• Wants to liquidate an estate
• Is retiring
• Is an auction-minded seller
• Has a listing that is about to expire
• Has already purchased another house
• Knows the auction will bring fair market price
• Han financial problems
• Has high carrying costs on the property

Property - A good auction property is one that:

• Has a lot of equity (25% or more)
• Is unique - there is enough buyer / market interest to encourage competition (unique properties are difficult to appraise)
• Has a lot of high carrying costs for the owner
• Is vacant - vacant properties may encourage vandalism
• Is difficult to appraise