I just wrote this email to an associate, and I thought- I ought to post that on SoWal in case anyone is interested, or may not realize the commission structure that is in place for the Sotheby's auction, or that there is a Rosemary Beach SFH involved, etc. If you would pass it on, I'd appreciate it. Good Morning Cindy, Thank you for your call. I will be at 195 Wiggle on Friday, from 1-3. The home is on an aggressive reserve, as we spoke about. Something that was just made clear to me, is that if your bidder does not have a written opening bid, than you would not get the commission structure we talked about. I attached a few documents that will help clarify this information. I don't know what the auction officials or other agents have turned in, but I don't have a written opening bid from any buyers from my side of the sale for 195 Wiggle. The Thursday buyer orientation will be helpful to us all. I really hope you can come. We both indicated this is our first auction, so I think this could be an enjoyable learning experience. Getting our feet wet. Though, like you, I hope this auction calls the bottom and all stop speculating. You can let your buyer know that that was the motivation for Sotheby's getting involved in an auction on the Emerald Coast. Look forward to Thursday. (The Palms, 5p.m., Near Landrys.)
