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AUCTION
Estate of Lila E. Sitzmore
 4110 S. LaFayette
Bartonville, Illinois
Thursday, November 1, 2007 at 10 a.m.
Doors open at 8:00am on auction day for previewing.
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Terms of Sale on Real Estate:  An earnest money deposit in the amount of 10% of the selling price will be required on day of sale, and the balance will be due in cash or guaranteed funds at closing within 30 days.  The successful bidder will pay a 10% Buyer Fee in addition to the bid price on the real estate, and the Buyer Fee will be added to the bid price to arrive at the total selling price in the contract of sale. Title will be conveyed by Executor's deed subject to all restrictions, reservations, easements of record, and zoning laws, but free of encumbrance except for taxes for 2007 and subsequent. Sellers will furnish a guaranty title policy in the amount of the purchase price. Taxes will be prorated to date of closing. Possession will be at closing. The successful bidder will enter into a contract of sale at the auction sale. The contract will not be contingent upon financing. A copy of the sales contract will be posted on the premises for review before the auction sale. The sale is subject to the confirmation of the Seller. The sale is further subject to the confirmation of the Circuit Court. There may be additional terms in the Contract of Sale. The property is being sold in an "as is" condition. Any announcements made day of sale will take precedence over prior advertising and printed matter.

To Inspect the Property:  Contact the Auctioneer.

If you have any questions, please call Joe Cotten at 309.686.0558 anytime.

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By registering to bid at this auction, you will be agreeing to the following Terms of Sale: Cash payment in full day of sale, in the form of U.S. currency, or guaranteed funds in the form of cashier's checks or certified checks, or by wire transfer to Auctioneer's escrow account. Personal or company checks must be accompanied by bank letter guaranteeing payment if you are unknown to us. We do not accept credit cards or debit cards at this time. We no longer accept "convenience" checks drawn on credit cards since our bank will not process them.  All items are sold "as is" and "in place" and "with all faults". No property is to be removed until paid for in full. Please settle with the cashier within 15 minutes after the close of the sale. The Auctioneer and Owner or their designee reserve the right to add to, split, bunch up, withdraw or delete lots, or bid on Owner's or lien holder's behalf during the course of the auction sale. Sales tax will be charged where applicable. Leased items, if any, are sold subject to Lessor's approval. More detailed terms may be listed in auction day catalog. 

A 10% Buyer Fee will be added to all purchases.

Absentee Bids: If you are unable to attend the auction sale, we can bid for you. You must submit a blank check accompanied by a bank letter guaranteeing payment to Cotten Commercial Auctioneers, Inc. in the amount of your maximum bid plus the Buyer's Fee, if applicable. We will bid for you as if you are actually present, however, we assume no liability to bidders for missed lots where bids are not presented.
Inspection and Preview: Inspection from 8:00 AM on sale day. Although every effort has been made to publish reliable information regarding the property to be sold, Cotten Commercial Auctioneers, Inc. makes no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information contained herein. For this reason the buyers should avail themselves of the opportunity to inspect the property to be sold prior to the auction sale. Any announcements made day of sale shall take precedence over prior advertising or printed matter.
Removal of Purchases: All purchases must be removed from the premises before 5pm November 2, 2007. All purchases become the Buyer's responsibility at the time of sale, and the Seller and the Auctioneer assume no responsibility or liability for loss, damage, or injury to persons or property before, during, or after the auction sale. The bidder agrees to hold harmless, defend, and indemnify Auctioneer for any personal injury or property claims resulting from attendance. This provision shall include unregistered persons attending with bidder. Movers and riggers must provide a valid certificate of insurance prior to dismantling any equipment.

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Fax: (309) 674-8940
email:  cottenauctions@aol.com
Cotten Commercial Auctioneers, Inc.
Registered Illinois Real Estate Broker Corp.
Illinois License #444000115
 
Cotten Real Estate
Established 1950
Cotten Commercial Auctioneers, Inc.
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