Question 1

How do I bid in a Pasker Auctions sale?

Accepted Answer

Every Pasker auction is hosted on HiBid. Create a free HiBid account, register for the specific auction from that property's page, and once your registration is approved you can place bids from any device.

Question 2

Is bidding at auction complicated?

Accepted Answer

Not at all. Our team walks you through registration, preview dates, terms, and bid increments before the sale opens. If you're new to auctions, call Rob directly — most first-time bidders are up to speed in a five-minute conversation.

Question 3

What kinds of properties does Pasker Auctions sell?

Accepted Answer

Residential homes, historic properties, waterfront and lakefront estates, luxury residences, and legacy estates across Northwest Ohio. Every listing includes full property details, photos, and terms on the auction page.

Question 4

Can I tour the property before I bid?

Accepted Answer

Yes — every property offers at least one scheduled preview. Preview dates are listed on each auction detail page. Private showings are available on request when the schedule allows.

Question 5

How do I complete due diligence?

Accepted Answer

The property page links a document package that typically includes disclosures, title work, surveys, tax history, and inspection reports where available. You are encouraged to review everything and complete any additional inspections before bidding.

Question 6

Do I need financing lined up before I bid?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Winning bids are not contingent on financing. Have your pre-approval, cash confirmation, or lender letter ready before auction day so you can close on time.

Question 7

Is there a cost to register?

Accepted Answer

Registration on HiBid is free. Some auctions require a refundable bidder deposit or proof of funds — this is stated clearly in the terms for each property.

Question 8

What is a buyer's premium?

Accepted Answer

A buyer's premium is a percentage added to the winning bid to determine the total contract price. The exact amount varies by auction and is always disclosed in the terms on the individual auction page.

Question 9

Is my bid binding?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Once you place a bid it is legally binding. Read the terms, do your due diligence, and only bid at a price you are prepared to close on.

Question 10

What happens if I win?

Accepted Answer

You'll sign the purchase agreement and submit the required non-refundable earnest money the same day — the amount is stated in the terms on the individual auction page. From there the file moves to title and closes within the timeline set in the auction terms, typically 15 to 45 days.

Question 11

Can I submit an offer before the auction date?

Accepted Answer

In many cases, yes. Pre-auction offers are presented to the seller, who decides whether to accept and remove the property from auction or let the sale proceed. Talk to Rob if you're considering one.

Question 12

How does online bidding on HiBid work?

Accepted Answer

Bidding happens through HiBid's secure platform. You can watch the bid ticker in real time and place bids from a laptop or phone. Online-timed auctions extend automatically when a bid comes in during the final minutes so nobody wins on a technicality.

Question 13

Are properties sold as-is?

Accepted Answer

Most properties are sold in their current condition. Review the terms, complete inspections during the preview window, and bid accordingly.

Question 14

Can I work with my own real estate agent?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Pasker Auctions welcomes and compensates cooperating buyer brokers. Your agent must register with us at least 24 hours before you place your first bid — see the Brokers FAQ for details.

Question 15

Do you serve only Ohio, or nationwide?

Accepted Answer

Pasker Auctions is based in Toledo, Ohio and serves clients nationwide. For properties outside Ohio, we partner with licensed auctioneers and brokers in the local jurisdiction so every sale is handled by properly licensed professionals in that state.

Question 16

Who is Rob Pasker?

Accepted Answer

Rob Pasker is the owner of Pasker Auctions and Pasker Real Estate (a division of Pasker & Associates Ltd.). He is a licensed Ohio auctioneer (license #2026000104) and licensed Ohio real estate broker (license #BRKP.2017000439), a HUD-Certified Housing Counselor, Founding President of the Greater Toledo Realtist Association, and current President of the Ohio Realtist Association (ORA). He is based in Toledo, Ohio and personally leads every Pasker auction engagement.

Question 17

Why buy at a Pasker auction?

Accepted Answer

You know exactly when the property will sell, you compete openly with other qualified buyers, and you never wonder whether a seller is holding out for a better offer. The market sets the price on a defined day.

Frequently asked questions.

Bidding, previews, and closing — answered.

Call Rob directly — he answers his own phone.

Frequently asked questions.

Bidding, previews, and closing — answered.

01How do I bid in a Pasker Auctions sale?

02Is bidding at auction complicated?

03What kinds of properties does Pasker Auctions sell?

04Can I tour the property before I bid?

05How do I complete due diligence?

06Do I need financing lined up before I bid?

07Is there a cost to register?

08What is a buyer's premium?

09Is my bid binding?

10What happens if I win?

11Can I submit an offer before the auction date?

12How does online bidding on HiBid work?

13Are properties sold as-is?

14Can I work with my own real estate agent?

15Do you serve only Ohio, or nationwide?

16Who is Rob Pasker?

17Why buy at a Pasker auction?

Call Rob directly — he answers his own phone.