Payment/Buyers Premium
15% Buyer's Premium Onsite and 18% Online Buyers Premium added to the final bid price to determine final selling price.
If the invoice total exceeds $500 office staff will reach out the day after the auction closes to verify payment method & information. Payment must be made before item(s) are removed by the specified date on the auction advertisement. All sales are final. There are no returns, refunds, or adjustments. Harris Real Estate & Auction accepts the following forms of payment: Cash, Wire Transfer, Cashier’s Check, Money Orders and Credit Cards.
Load Out: Purchased Items: All buyers are responsible for making sure that all items purchased are accounted for before leaving the designated pick-up location after the auction has closed. Personal Property Pickup: All items must be picked up from the address listed on the auction, as well as the date listed (June 21, 2025), once Harris Real Estate & Auction has received and acknowledged payment in full. Items will not be released to buyers until payment is made in full to Harris Real Estate & Auction. Bidders are responsible for rigging, loading, and moving all items purchased without assistance from Harris Real Estate & Auction. If you are the winning bidder on large items, please bring help and equipment to load the item. Loading, Rigging and Dismantling Items: While personnel at loading sites may assist Buyers, Buyer assumes all responsibility and liability for the loading, rigging, dismantling, securing, transportation, and unloading of purchased goods. Buyer to hold the Seller and Harris Real Estate & Auction harmless for any property damage or injuries related to the loading, securing, transportation, and unloading.
TAX EXEMPT: If bidder is tax exempt email [email protected] PRIOR to auction ending. This form needs to be emailed for EACH INDIVIDUAL AUCTION.
Shipping: Harris Real Estate & Auction may offer shipping depending on auction and item, but not guaranteed. If an item qualifies for shipping the lot should specifically state that. Bidders can inquire about a specific lot but we will not ship or facilitate shipping on items that are excessively large, heavy or extremely fragile.
Harris Real Estate and Auction is not responsible for broken, damaged or missing packages. Filing for insurance will be the sole responsibility of the bidder.
Lot Condition: Harris Real Estate & Auction is not responsible for any missing or incorrect listing information. Harris Real Estate & Auction has attempted to provide accurate descriptions of all items in the auction. However, it is the bidder’s responsibility to inspect the item and determine the condition of each lot. Descriptions that are provided by Harris Real Estate & Auction are provided in good faith and are matters of opinion. The only recourse for the buyer of an item or items that are missing or damaged prior to pick up is not paying for the item. “As is Where Is” Harris Real Estate & Auction and the seller furnished all auction items to buyers “As Is”, unsupported, without warranty of any kind. Harris Real Estate & Auction and the seller disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Items are sold in their actual current condition, with all faults and defects, and with all errors of description. Bidders accept all auction items “with all faults”, whether or not immediately apparent. Bidders are responsible for ascertaining actual current condition through personal inspection and careful review of the description, pictures, video and/or support documentation and provided preview day (WHEN APPLICABLE.) Every bidder agrees that his or her decision to bid and the amount he or she bids have been based solely on his or her own independent inspection and evaluation of the auction items. Bidder acknowledges having inspected the property, whether in person or online, and to be satisfied with the same prior to bidding. Bidders are solely relying upon their own expertise when choosing to make a purchase. Harris Real Estate & Auction has attempted to provide the correct item description and/or pictures, however any errors or omissions in any provided format, description, or picture does not affect/void the sale in any way. Statements, conditions, descriptions, weights, and measures on or about items are provided in good faith and only matters of opinion.
Auction Ending: Harris Real Estate & Auction Online Auctions have an auto-extend feature. Any bid placed in the final two (2) minutes of an auction; the auction ending will be automatically extended two (2) minutes from the time the bid was placed. Example: If an auction scheduled to close at 8:00 receives a bid at 7:59, the close time will automatically extend 8:02. The auto extend feature remains active until no further bids are received within a two (2) minute time frame. The extension time will apply to individual lots only. Outbid Notification: Until the auction begins to close, the bidding software will notify bidders by email when they have been outbid. Bidders may also find out if they have been outbid by refreshing the individual lot information. Due to varying internet connection speed, please place a max bid or constantly monitor the auction at close of bidding. Sometimes email notifications can be delayed. Bidding Increments: Each auction may have different bidding increments. The software will calculate the next bid amount before submitting the bid.
Credit Card Policy: Harris Real Estate & Auction requires that you use a valid credit card in order to set up a bidding account. By registering with your credit card, you, the purchaser agrees to the following credit card terms: I, the buyer hereby authorizes Harris Real Estate & Auction to charge my credit card that I have set up my bidder account with, for the full amount of my bill, plus a $25 “No-Show fee” if I do not settle my unpaid account by the end of the allotted pick-up time and have not made other arrangements with Harris Real Estate & Auction for payment. I understand that if I have not contacted Harris Real Estate & Auction or made arrangements to pick-up my items, I forfeit my items to Harris Real Estate & Auction. I, the buyer, understand the terms of the auction including pickup and payment dates and timelines, and agree that I have placed bids with the intent of abiding by the auctions set terms and conditions. I, the buyer, have been given the opportunity to inspect the items in person and understand Harris Real Estate & Auction is selling the items in AS IS, WHERE IS, condition. I, the buyer, hereby agree to authorize Harris Real Estate & Auction to charge my credit card for my purchases unless other payment arrangements have been made. A 3% surcharge will be added to the invoice total. I agree that Harris Real Estate & Auction is not responsible for handling, moving or storing the items I have purchased and that I risk the chance of those items being stolen or damaged. I, the buyer, hereby agree to not challenge or deny payment to Harris Real Estate & Auction for purchases made with the credit card that I have placed on file with Harris Real Estate & Auction. I fully understand the terms and conditions of the auction and hereby agree to this Credit Card Policy or I will not place bids with this auction website. I, the buyer, understand that Harris Real Estate & Auction will not accept credit card payment for invoices over $2000.
Auctioneer’s Discretion: Harris Real Estate & Auction has full discretion to modify the date and time, order, and details of the sale of any item or conduct of any auction for any reason or no reason at all, including but not limited to technical issues, emergencies, and convenience of Harris Real Estate & Auction or the seller. Harris Real Estate & Auction reserves the right to modify, change, or remove usernames at any time. Harris Real Estate & Auction reserves the right to update Terms & Conditions at any time without notice. Harris Real Estate & Auction reserves the right to cancel this auction, re-catalog, or remove any item or lot from this auction prior to the close of bidding. Harris Real Estate & Auction reserves the right to reject any and all bids for any reason. An accepted bid is a legal binding contract. Items become the full responsibility of the bidder at the time that payment is received. The bidder assumes all risk of loss or damage to the item at that time. Harris Real Estate & Auction reserves the right to resell any personal property that is not paid for in full by the conclusion of the stated pickup date. In any such event, the bidder will still be responsible for payment for the original purchase and the costs of collection of this payment and/or damages resulting for the resale of the property. Buyer and or Bidder agrees to hold harmless and indemnify Harris Real Estate & Auction and its Agents, Owners, Directors, Employees and its Representatives from any and all claims, damages or suits including but not limited to awards, judgments, costs, fees, etc. Acceptance of Bid Prices: All bids are subject to seller confirmation unless noted as ABSOLUTE.
Bidder Responsibilities: Bidder responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Bidders agree to keep their username and password confidential, as they are responsible for ANY and ALL activity involving their account. Must be (18) years of age or older. If the registered bidder’s user name is offensive to Harris Real Estate & Auction, or in their sole opinion detrimental to Bidding Activity, then Harris Real Estate & Auction reserves the right to delete the bidder from bidding or unilaterally change the username with notification to the Bidder. When using the website, you must obey any and all local state and federal laws. Violations will result in termination of web site use privileges. Auction company employees and/or Auction Company may bid on auction. We gather aggregate information from the web site which may include but is not limited to: number of page visitors, most visited pages, and any and all correspondence. EACH PARTY HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVES (TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW) ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY DISPUTE ARISING UNDER OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AND AGREES THAT ANY SUCH DISPUTE SHALL BE TRIED BEFORE A JUDGE SITTING WITHOUT A JURY. Bidder Verification: The identity of all bidders will be verified. Bidding rights are provisional, and if complete verification is not possible, Harris Real Estate & Auction, Inc. will reject the registration, and bidding activity will be terminated. The Seller and Harris Real Estate & Auction reserve the right to preclude any person from bidding if there is any question as to the person’s credentials, mental fitness, etc. By registering for this auction, you understand and expressly acknowledge that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. In attending the auction or preview, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19, and waive, release, and discharge Harris Real Estate & Auction or any of their affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers from any and all liability under any theory, whether in negligence or otherwise, for any illness or injury. Buyer agrees that under no circumstances whatsoever will Harris Real Estate & Auction or Seller ever be liable to any Buyer for an amount greater than the purchase price of the item purchased and only when in agreement that statement materially was intentionally incorrect. Under no circumstances shall the Bidder have any claim against Harris Real Estate & Auction in the event of any technical issues. Guaranty Agreement: By submitting a bid in the name of a business entity or corporation, the individual submitting the bid enters into a guaranty agreement whereby he or she personally guarantees payment to Harris Real Estate & Auction of any bid amount not paid when due by the business entity or corporation, for any reason, together with all collection expenses incurred to enforce collection, including a reasonable attorney’s fee.
Default: If purchases are not settled by the specified pick-up day, it will be considered in default. Upon default the bidder will be black listed / blocked from bidding on Harris Real Estate & Auction auctions. All defaulted items may be offered to the next highest qualified bidder at the discretion of Harris Real Estate & Auction. The bidder agrees to pay all reasonable attorney fees and other costs incurred by Harris Real Estate & Auction in its efforts to collect unpaid funds from the bidder.
Limitation of Liability: If, for any reason, Harris Real Estate & Auction is unable to make available or deliver any Purchase, or portion thereof, or documentation required in respect of any Purchase at time of pickup, the sole liability of Harris Real Estate & Auction if any, shall be the return of any paid monies in respect of such Purchase upon its return by Purchaser. Disputes: Any dispute between Harris Real Estate & Auction and its Agents or Representatives and the Buyer(s) will be tried in a court of jurisdiction in Giles County, Tennessee. By bidding on any item, the buyer agrees to all terms and conditions set forth.
Iran Divestment Act: Buyer certifies that, to the best of his/her knowledge and belief, that his/her organization is not on the list created pursuant to TCA 12-12-106regarding engaging in investment activities in Iran as described in TCA 12-12-105.
By registering, bidding, and/or attending this auction, you agree to all Terms & Conditions listed as acknowledged and set forth by Harris Real Estate & Auction.