Terms and Conditions of the Auction
INTERNET TERMS (in addition to standard terms below):
1. Registration. All bidders are required to register and provide suitable I.D. (photo copy acceptable) prior to the auction. Auctioneer reserves the right to decline registration if I.D. produced is not sufficient. A copy of the bidder’s valid driver’s license or passport with the bidder’s notarized signature on the same page must be provided to the auctioneer. NO EXCEPTIONS.
2. Bidder approval for internet. Download the “Internet Bidder Registration Packet” by visiting the Orleans County webpage at: www.NYSAuctions.com. Complete all required information areas where indicated by printing or signing legibly and return to the office of the auctioneer/broker no later than 4:00PM on Monday, November 16, 2020, to be approved to bid online for this auction. NO EXCEPTIONS.
3. No Recourse. Internet bidding through our Provider is offered as a service to our customers, and bidders shall not hold Orleans County and/or Absolute Auctions & Realty, Inc., responsible for any failure due to the loss of the internet connection supplied to Absolute Auctions & Realty, Inc., by the Provider.
STANDARD TERMS:

1.Orleans County acquired title to these properties in accordance with Article 11 of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, and all known rights of redemption under said provisions of law have been extinguished by the tax sale proceedings; and/or as a result of forfeiture.
2. For purposes of these Terms and Conditions, parcel shall be defined as a section, block and lot number.
3. All real property, including any buildings thereon, is sold “AS IS” and without any representation or warranty whatsoever as to the condition or title, and subject to: (a) any state of facts an accurate survey or personal inspection of the premises would disclose: (b) applicable zoning/land use/building regulations; (c) water assessments are the responsibility of the purchaser, whether they are received or not; (d) the levied 2020 Town and County tax bill including any relevied taxes, 2019/2020 village taxes, 2019/2020 school tax, any village or town water and sewer rents and assessments, in addition to any other applicable charges (including, but not limited to, omitted and pro rata taxes, demolition charges, interest and penalties); and (e) for purposes of taxation, the purchaser shall be deemed to be the owner prior to the next applicable taxable status date after the public auction.
4.The purchaser shall be solely responsible for the payment of: the levied 2020 Town and County tax bill including any relevied taxes, any Village taxes levied after May 31, 2020, the 2020/2021 school taxes, the 2021 Town and County taxes, penalties and interest and charges levied against the property subsequent to the auction.
5. All purchasers are advised to personally inspect the premises and to examine title to the premises prior to the date of the auction. Upon delivery of the quitclaim deed by the County of Orleans to the successful purchaser, any and all claims with respect to title to the premises are merged in the deed and do not survive.
6. No personal property is included in the sale of any of the parcels owned by Orleans County, unless the former owner or occupant has abandoned same. The disposition of any personal property located on any parcel sold shall be the sole responsibility of the successful purchaser following the closing of sale.
7. All informational tools, such as slides, tax maps, deeds, photos, auction listings, auction catalogs, auction signs, property record cards, etc., are for identification purposes only and are neither a guarantee nor a warranty as to location, dimensions, parcel use and/or size, or anything else. THE COUNTY, THE AUCTIONEER, AND THE AUCTION SERVICE MAKE NO WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS SALE.
8.The County of Orleans reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to withdraw from the auction any of the properties listed on the schedule of real property.
9.Notice is hereby given that the premises being sold may lie within an Agricultural District as designated upon the tax map. It is the sole responsibility of any bidder to ascertain which specific parcel(s) is so designated and sold subject to the provisions of law applicable thereto.
10. ALL REGISTRATION PAPERWORK MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE VIA LINK SENT TO REGISTERED BIDDERS. According to COVID-19 State Mandates, Live auction attendance is limited to 40 persons. Sign up via link emailed to bidders. First come, first serve basis, 1 person per slot, no guests or children. All bidders are required to register and provide suitable personal identification, such as a driver’s license or passport, at registration. Auctioneer reserves the right to decline registration if identification is not sufficient. Individuals other than lawyers, acting on behalf of others (including spouses), not in attendance at the auction, must produce a “Power of Attorney” duly executed and notarized. Incorporated entities (Inc., Corp., LLC., etc.) are required to provide AT REGISTRATION: 1) a copy of the state entity incorporation filing receipt, 2) EIN number and 3) a corporate resolution duly embossed with incorporation seal authorizing the registrant to purchase real property for said entity.]
11. All bidders are required to use the bidder number issued to them for all purposes associated with the auction. A bidder may not bid on behalf of a party who is on the prohibited bidder list.
12. Bidder acknowledges receipt of the pamphlet entitled “Protecting Your Family From Lead in Your Home.” Bidder also acknowledges that he/she has had the opportunity to conduct a risk assessment or inspection of the premises for the presence of lead-based paint, lead-based paint hazards, mold, asbestos or any other hazardous substances.
13. The former owner of the property, or his agent, shall not be deemed to be the successful bidder on the property or purchase same at the public auction, unless the bid amount exceeds the amount of the purchase price to affect the release of County’s interest. If the former owner or his agent reacquires the property, all liens existing prior to the foreclosure, will be reinstated and the purchaser (former owner) must sign the deed to reinstate the liens.
14. Purchaser shall provide information necessary to complete, and shall execute, the necessary forms and documents required for recording the deed in the Orleans County Clerk’s Office. The purchaser executing the auction terms and conditions of sale may not assign or otherwise transfer his right to complete the bid, unless the County agrees in writing. The deed prepared will be in the name of the successful bidder (and spouse) only. No third-party bidding will be accepted, unless the bidder identifies that he is bidding as an agent for a disclosed principal.
15. The auctioneer’s decision regarding any disputes is final, and the auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid that is not an appreciable advancement over the proceeding bid.
16. The Purchaser will execute an Offer to Purchase form immediately upon being declared the high bidder. The approval of each bid by Resolution of the County Legislature will not constitute a Contract of Sale and the County reserves the right to reject any bid prior to the closing of title and the recording of the deed.
17. The Purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of an eleven percent (11%) buyer’s premium (1% buyer’s premium discount for cash or other guaranteed funds) in addition to the accepted purchase price, an advertising fee of 1.5% of the bid price, and the closing fees/costs. The “buyer’s premium” is the fee/commission earned by the auctioneer. Accepted purchase price is the amount bid by the highest bidder, which has been approved by the Orleans County Legislature.
18. All required deposits must be paid in full for all successful bids immediately upon being declared the successful bidder. Any successful bidder, who fails to tender the deposit immediately upon being declared the successful bidder, will be forbidden to participate in this or any other auction. Any parcels which the County did not receive deposits for, as per these terms and conditions, will be considered to be defaulted, and resold and the bidder will be disqualified from further bidding.
19. 25% of the total contract price (total contract price is the combination of the high bid plus the buyer’s premium, as defined in section 17 of these terms and conditions), shall be paid as a down payment on the day of the auction upon execution of an Offer to Purchase Form. Total contract prices selling $250 or less must be paid in full at auction, including all closing costs which consist of the following will be paid with the down payment on the day of the auction for each parcel: (a) New York State Transfer Tax [$4.00 for the first $1,000; $2.00 for each $500 thereafter of the purchase/bid price]; (b) Filing Fee for the Real Property Transfer Report [$125.00 if the parcels classification code is 100-199, 200-299 or 411-C; $250.00 for all parcels otherwise classified], (c) Filing Fee for combined Gains Transfer Tax Affidavit [$5.00]; (c) all fees required by the Orleans County Clerk for recording of the deed [$50.00 to record a one page deed; $5.00 for each additional page], (d) 1.5% advertising fee as described in section 17. Closing costs may be subjected to an increase in fees as required by law, without notice. All deposits must be made in cash or guaranteed funds payable to the “Orleans County Treasurer” and drawn on banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). No exceptions.
20. The Purchaser paying by credit card understands and agrees that all deposits collected by credit card will be turned over to the Orleans County Treasurer. The Purchaser paying by credit card(s) agrees that they shall NOT attempt a charge back on their credit card(s) used in this/these transaction(s) for any reason whatsoever. In such event that a charge back is initiated by Purchaser and that such attempt is upheld in favor of Auctioneer/Orleans County, Purchaser agrees and authorizes to compensate Auctioneer with a $750.00 recovery fee as a new charge to their credit card(s) without requiring additional Purchaser signature(s). Failure to pay such recovery fee will result in collection action against said Purchaser(s).
21. All bids shall be subject to approval by the Orleans County Legislature, which shall have the right, in the Legislature’s sole discretion, to reject any bid for any reason whatsoever.
22. All parcels for which you are the successful bidder for must be paid in full. No selective closings subsequent to the auction. Failure to remit full payment on all parcels for which you are the successful bidder will result in a default of all deposits tendered, and you will not be permitted to close on any other parcels for which you are the successful bidder.
23. The entire balance of the accepted purchase price, the buyer’s premium, as defined in section 17 of these terms and conditions, and all closing costs/fees must be paid by cash or guaranteed funds to the Orleans County Treasurer’s Office on or before December 21, 2020. The County is not required to send notice of acceptance to a purchaser. If the purchaser fails to pay the balance of the total contract price plus closing costs and fees as herein provided, the deposit shall be forfeited. The County reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to extend the time of payment upon such terms and conditions it deems appropriate.
24. If the successful bidder fails to tender such amount due by the close of business on December 21, 2020, then the County may, but is not obligated to offer any unsold property to the second highest bidder. All terms and conditions for the sale set forth herein above shall apply to the second highest bidder and/or any other purchaser.
25. All sales shall be final, absolute and without recourse, once title has closed and the deed has been recorded. In no event, shall Orleans County and/or Absolute Auctions & Realty, Inc. be or become liable for any defects in title for any cause whatsoever, and no claim, demand or suit of any nature shall exist in favor of the purchaser, its heirs, success or assigns, against Orleans County and/or Absolute Auctions & Realty, Inc. arising from this sale.
26. The County of Orleans will execute no warranties concerning the parcel or title thereto and will not deliver or be responsible for abstracts, title insurance, title searches, surveys, maps or other documents concerning a parcel whatsoever.
27. Conveyance shall be by quitclaim deed only, containing a description of the property as it appeared on the tax roll for the year upon which the County acquired title or as corrected up to date of deed. The deed will be recorded by the County upon payment in full of the accepted purchase price, buyer’s premium, and closing fees/costs. POSSESSION OF PROPERTY IS FORBIDDEN UNTIL THE DEED IS RECORDED WITH THE ORLEANS COUNTY CLERK CONVEYING TITLE TO THE PURCHASER. TITLE VESTS AT THE RECORDING OF THE DEED. It is agreed between the County and the purchaser that delivery and acceptance of the deed occurs upon recording the deed.
28. A quitclaim deed issued as a result of the auction shall contain the following provisions: (a) “Nothing contained in any description herein is intended to convey more than the assessed owner owned at the time of the levy of the tax, the non-payment of which resulted in the tax sale. There is no representation as to the extent of the acreage conveyed herein;” (b) Orleans County shall in no event be or become liable for any defect in the title so conveyed for any cause whatsoever, or for any encroachments or disputed boundaries; and that no claim or demand of any nature shall ever be made against said Orleans County arising from such sale or conveyance or any proceedings leading thereto.
29. Evictions, if necessary, are solely the responsibility of the successful purchaser after closing and recording of the deed. PLEASE NOTE: All bidders are advised that the properties are sold subject to the rights of tenants or persons otherwise occupying the properties, if any. Responsibility to evict any tenants or take similar action concerning occupancy of the premises is the sole responsibility of the bidder. Eviction proceedings are subject to NYS law including any Executive Orders of the Governor and Administrative Orders of the NYS court system.
30. Bidder gives permission for Auctioneer and those acting pursuant to its authority to photograph, video tape, or use any other electronic method of recording my likeness and/or voice to be used at the Auctioneer’s discretion in auction-related publications and/or websites.