Auction-first, earlier dispositions delivered a record 43 percentage-point net-proceeds advantage over traditional REO through Q3 2025, while average REO inventory rose to 897 days for traditional sales versus just 320 days for REO auctions, according to Auction.com’s 2025 Disposition Strategy Report.
“The time value of money principle—that a dollar today is worth more than a dollar in the future—is key to understanding why earlier dispositions perform better, coming into even sharper focus in a slowing market,” said Auction.com CEO Jason Allnutt.
What’s inside the report:
- How days-in-inventory and carrying costs impact net proceeds in a slowing market
- Comparisons across foreclosure, Day 1 REO auction, and traditional REO to inform portfolio strategy
- Examples connecting disposition choices to community outcomes and resale pathways
- Metrics and visuals to inform 2026 planning (net proceeds, timelines, and outcomes)
Download the report to refine your strategy with actionable data.