Due to the wide variety of laws governing the sale of real estate, eBay auctions of real property are not legally binding offers to buy and sell that property. Instead, they are simply a way for sellers to advertise their real estate and meet potential buyers. At the close of the auction, the seller should contact the high bidder to discuss entering into a contract for the real property. However, neither party is obligated to complete the real estate transaction.

The purchase and sale of real estate is a complicated matter that is often governed by local laws, and laws in the country where the property is located. You are strongly advised to seek the help of a licensed real estate agent and/or a solicitor to help you in the negotiation and sale of any real estate.

Please note that eBay fees for real estate transactions are different from typical eBay transactions. All real estate listings are charged a flat listing fee. There is no final value fee for real estate auctions.

These rules apply only in listings of real estate on eBay. In the case of real estate auctions, if these rules conflict with eBay's User Agreement, these rules apply.

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