[header] How to buy land at auction [title] Contact a specialized attorney or real estate agent. [step] If you are inexperienced with the land auction process in your locale, it may be worth your time and money to hire help. Real estate attorneys and agents will be able to help you get your ducks in a row prior to the auction date. 
In addition, they will be able to help you reasonably value the property you are interested in so you do not overbid. If you are the successful bidder, attorneys and real estate agents will prepare closing documents and help with the transfer of ownership.