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The buyer's premium and the real total

Auction buying foundations. Lesson 2, 14 min.

The buyer's premium is a fee that the buyer pays on top of the hammer price. It is usually a percent of the hammer price, and the house keeps it. The conditions of sale state it, and you agree to it when you register to bid. Plan on paying the rate in the terms. You choose the rate when you choose w…

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