Terms and Conditions
Auction Property: 313 S. Biggs St Williamston, NC 27892
Auction Preview Date: By Appointment Only
Online Bidding Opens: November 17th at 12:00 PM
Online Bidding Closes: December 15th 7:00 PM (Soft Close)

1. Auctioneers are AGENTS OF THE SELLERS in this transaction and Buyers are here by cautioned to thoroughly read the agency disclosure statement located within this "Bidder's Package." Buyers will also be required to sign the agency disclosure statement. If you hire a "Buyer's Agent," YOU will have to pay him/her unless your agent has properly registered you as a client prior to you registering for the auction.

2. The property is being offered "as is, where is" with no warranties as to condition or purpose of use. No warranty or guarantee, either expressed or implied, is intended or made. All bidders are advised to independently investigate the condition of the property.

3. There will be a Ten Percent "Buyer's Premium" applicable to this auction. Ten percent of the high bid will be added to the high bid to determine the purchase price of this transaction.

4. The high bidder will be required to sign the Offer to Purchase and Contract, according to these terms and conditions and displayed elsewhere in this "Bidder Package" at the conclusion on the auction via Docusign or in person. In addition, buyer must make an earnest money deposit of $5000 by 5:00 PM December 16th via Certified Cashier's Check or by Wire Transfer (buyer is responsible for any wire transfer fees to Auction Firms Trust Account) The balance of the purchase price must be paid either in cash or certified funds at the delivery of the deed, which is to be no later than two o'clock P.M. on the 31st of December 2025. (Buyer has the right to close by January 16th before Earnest Money is forfeited. December 31st date is ackowledged by all parties as the prefered closing date and if delays occur due to closing attorney or holiday related issues both buyer and seller agree to January 16th 2026 as a final closing date deadline.)

5. The earnest money deposit is to be made payable to United Country Forbes Realty & Auctions, LLC to be deposited in its NON - INTEREST BEARING Trust Account until closing or dispersed as provided by the purchase contract.

6. If Buyer fails to perform as specified in the offer to purchase contract, the earnest money deposit will be forfeited to the SELLER and Auctioneer as liquidated damages. Such forfeiture does not affect any other remedies available to Seller and/or Auctioneer for such breach of contract.

7. Seller will furnish the deed at closing through their attorney. Buyer will pay all other closing costs including revenue stamps. County and Town Real Estate Taxes (if applicable) will be prorated at closing, with seller paying all prior years taxes and current year taxes from January 1, 2025 through the day of closing.

8. The offer to purchase contract and its terms will prevail as to the terms of the agreement between buyer and seller.

9. The subject real property is sold for cash, not contingent on financing. Buyer(s) should be sure of his/her/their ability to obtain a loan on the property if a loan is necessary for Buyer(s) to complete the purchase. In the event the buyer(s) are unable to obtain a loan and do not close the transaction, Buyer(s)
will forfeit any and all earnest money deposits to Sellers and Auctioneer as liquidated damages. Forfeiture of earnest money deposits does not release Buyer(s) from any other legal remedies due to Sellers and Auctioneer.

10. Any properly registered and qualified bidder, including auctioneer and auctioneer employees, may bid on the property.

11. THE BROKER/AUCTIONEER/FIRM IS CONDUCTING ALL BROKERAGE/AUCTION ACTIVITIES IN REGARD TO THIS TRANSACTION WITHOUT RESPECT TO THE RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, HANDICAP OR FAMILIAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER IDENTITY OF ANY PARTY OR PROSPECTIVE PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT.

12. No Bidder on the real estate may be declared the high bidder unless he/she is properly registered to bid on the real estate and sign the proper forms for bidder registration.

13. All inspection periods, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, Structural, HVAC, Lead Based Paint and OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS, shall be PRIOR TO THE AUCTION and no inspection conducted after the auction and after the signing of the Purchase Contract shall be grounds for not performing as specified in the purchase contract. Buyer(s) are hereby advised that he/she/they ARE RESPONSIBLE to inspect the property to their satisfaction as to condition and purpose of use, INCLUDING COUNTY/CITY ZONING REQUIREMENTS AND/OR ZONING VIOLATIONS, SEPTIC PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND/0R SQUARE FOOTAGE OF THE PROPERTY.

14. This "Bidder's Package" includes the following disclosures and Buyer acknowledges receiving them prior to being asked to sign an offer to purchase contract.

A. Residential Property Disclosure Statement from Seller

B. Lead Based Paint Disclosure Statement from Seller

C. Mineral and Oil and Gas Rights Disclosure

15. Buyer acknowledges the auction firm is not responsible for accurate measurements of square footage of the property. Estimated square footage is based on tax cards as Auction/Real Estate Firm is not representing heated square footage as no heat source is present on the property.


16. Auctioneers have made every effort to provide the most complete information possible. However, Auctioneers do not warrant the completeness or accuracy of the information provided. These Terms and Conditions may be amended by auctioneers by announcements via email to ensure buyers are provided with the most complete and accurate information. Auction Firm is not responsible, for any missed bid or failure of any of the software to function as designed.

17. The ten (10) day lead base paint inspection period for residential property is prior to the auction, and buyers agrees to waive lead base paint inspection after the auction.

18. The successful bidder ("buyer") must sign the Auction Purchase Contract immediately upon
Conclusion of the auction.

19. Extended Bidding Time: The auction tentative ending time of 7:00 P.M. December 15th can be extended. An automatic extension feature in the online-bidding platform will extend the scheduled ending date and time and keep the auction open for an additional period of time. The number of minutes of Extended Bidding time may vary in the sole discretion of the Auctioneer.

21. The Auction Firm and Auctioneer has the sole discretion to determine the increments of bidding.


22. United Country Forbes Realty & Auctions, LLC reserves the right, at their sole discretion, to modify the date and time, order and details of the auction for any reason, or no reason at all, including, but not limited to: technical issues, emergencies, legal issues and/or the convenience of the Seller(s) or the auction company.

23. Should technical issues arise with the server, software provider, software, or any other online
auction difficulties, United Country Forbes Realty & Auctions, LLC reserves the right to extend
the auction, reschedule the auction, extend the bidding, close the bidding or any other remedy
deemed proper by the auctioneers. Neither the auction company, not any of its service providers
shall be held liable ormation deemed necessary at the sole discretion of the auctioneers.

24. No Stop Payment Orders or Credit Card Charge-Backs. Each Registered Bidder agrees that such
Registered Bidder will not, under any circumstances, (i) issue a stop payment order with respect to any
checks issued at or in connection with the Auction, or (ii) initiate a credit card charge-back with respect
to any purchases at the Auction. Each Registered Bidder further agrees that if, in violation of these
Terms and Conditions, a stop payment order is issued or a credit card charge-back is initiated, these
Bidder Terms and Conditions shall be conclusive evidence of the Registered Bidder's (i) waiver of any
rights to issue a stop payment order or to initiate a credit card charge-back, and (ii) agreement not to
issue a stop payment order or to initiate a credit card charge-back; and each Registered Bidder
acknowledges and agrees that on Auctioneer's presentation of these Bidder Terms and Conditions to the
bank, credit card company, or other financial institution against which a check was drawn or that issued
the credit card on which charges were made, such bank, credit card company, or other financial
institution shall reverse any stop-payment order and/or deny any credit card charge-back, and shall re-
credit all amounts to or for the account of Auctioneer. If, in violation of these Bidder Terms and
Conditions, a Registered Bidder issues a stop payment order or initiates a credit card charge-bank, such
Registered Bidder shall, even if successful, remain liable for all purchases made at the Auction, and
shall be responsible for all costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees, incurred by or on behalf of
Auctioneer or Seller in challenging the stop payment order or credit card charge-back and in collecting
payment for the Property purchased at the Auction. Each Registered Bidder agrees that the agreement
not to issue a stop payment order or to initiate a credit card charge back is a condition to the issuance of
a Bidder Number to such Registered Bidder, and is being made as an inducement for Auctioneer to
accept such Registered Bidder's Bidder Registration and to issue a Bidder Number. Each Registered
Bidder acknowledges and agrees that Auctioneer is relying on the Registered Bidder's agreement not to
issue a stop payment order or to initiate a credit card charge back in accepting such Registered Bidder's
Bidder Registration and in issuing a Bidder Number.

25. Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, including its statutes of limitations, but without
regard to its rules governing conflict of laws. All claims, disputes, and other matters between the parties
shall be brought in the state or federal courts sitting in and for Perquimans County, North Carolina,
which courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction, and shall be the exclusive venue, for any and all such
claims, disputes, and other matters. The parties, and each of them, irrevocably and unconditionally
(i)agree that any claim, suit or cause of action relating to this Agreement, or the transactions contemplated hereby, shall be brought in the state or federal courts sitting in and for Perquimans County, North Carolina,
(ii) consent to the jurisdiction of such courts for any such claim, suit or cause of action;
(iii) waive any objection that such party may have to the laying of venue of any such claim, suit or cause of action in such courts; and (iv) waive any objection to the bringing of such claim, suit or cause of action in such courts on the grounds of forum non conveniens.

26. Auction Location. The Auction is being conducted in Perquimans County, North Carolina. These
Bidder Terms and Conditions are entered into in Perquimans County, North Carolina, and all bids are
received in Perquimans County, North Carolina regardless of the physical location of the Bidder, the
Seller, or the Auctioneer. All Property is offered for sale in Perquimans County, North Carolina, and
will be Knocked-Down in Perquimans County, North Carolina. Each bidder has made a willing and
knowing election to participate in the Auction, and to engage in the transactions arising from and/or
related to the Auction, in Perquimans County, North Carolina.

27. Should the auction high bidder not return the properly executed Purchase Contract, the proper amount of Earnest Money Deposit in US Funds, to United Country Forbes Realty & Auctions, LLC's home office by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on December 17th 2025, such bidder, shall be deemed to be in default and will be "Flagged" in our auction company and our internet service provider's databases as a Non Paying Bidder. Non-Paying Bidder's will not be allowed to bid at any of our future auctions, either live or online.
A. IN ADDITION, United Country Forbes Realty & Auctions, LLC reserves the right to sell the property to the next highest qualified bidder when the highest bidder defaults and does not perform by remitting the earnest money deposit and executing the Offer to Purchase and Contract properly as described in item 4 above in these Terms and Conditions.

B. By registering to bid and placing bids on this auction, any buyer who defaults on his/her high bid and fails to perform by submitting a properly executed Offer to Purchase and Contract with the proper Earnest Money Deposit in US Funds, FURTHER AGREES that United Country Forbes Realty & Auctions, LLC has the right to charge the credit card submitted to register to bid in this auction the amount equal to $5000 Earnest Money Deposit in US Funds which shall be NON-REFUNDABLE. . United Country Forbes Realty & Auctions, LLC, and the SELLER(S) shall also have any other default remedies available to them under North Carolina law.

By bidding at this auction, Buyer acknowledges that he/she has received a copy of these Terms and Conditions and that he/she has had the opportunity to read and understand them and agrees to abide by them at this auction

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the below named parties acknowledge that he/she/they have read the above forgoing Terms and Conditions of this auction contained herein, and hereby agree to all of the above, and further acknowledge receipt of a copy of these Terms and Conditions

313 S. Biggs Street Williamston, NC is located within the town limits of Williamston in Martin County. Property is locatred close to both Hwy 17 and Hwy 64. Property was last used as a triplex with the two downstairs units consisting of 2 bedroom one bath units with a kitchen and living area. The upstairs unit includes 1 bedroom, 1 bath, a kitchen and living area.