What is a Buyer’s Premium (Buyers Fee in WI)?
On most properties, Williams & Williams charges a 5% fee (minimum $1,500 for On-line Only Auction, $2,500 for all others) known as a Buyer’s Premium (Buyer’s Fee in WI). This fee is added to the winning bid (also known as the “hammer price”) and is payable as part of the total purchase price of the property. Example: If the winning bid is $100,000, then the Buyer’s premium (Buyer’s Fee in WI) is $5,000 ($100,000 x 5% = $5,000). The Buyer’s Premium is then added to the winning bid to calculate the total purchase price ($100,000 + $5,000 = total purchase price of $105,000). The Buyer’s Premium is used to compensate the Brokers and/or Auctioneer and to cover the costs of sale from pre-auction through closing. It is a standard practice utilized by most auction firms. Please review the property specific page or the Sale Day Notes to determine if a property has a Buyer’s Premium (Buyer’s Fee in WI)(or an Auction Service Fee).
