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The information included herewith is a summary of information available from a number of sources, most of
which have not been independently verified. This summary has been provided only for the use of prospective
bidders at the Public Auction to be held on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 12 Noon. It is supplied for
Prospective bidders are advised to avail themselves of the land and tax records of the City of Staunton,
Virginia and to make an inspection of the premises on their own behalf; consulting whatever advisors they
The property for sale will be auctioned in an "AS IS", "WHERE IS" condition and neither Fox Commercial
Auctions, LLC, nor the Seller, or their respective agents make any express or implied warranties of any kind.
The descriptions and conditions listed in this and other advertising materials are to be used as guidelines only
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PROPERTY SUMMARY.. 6
GENERAL INFORMATION. 7
IMPROVEMENTS DESCRIPTION.. 10
ELEVATIONS... 12
SITE MAP. 13
FLOOR PLAN . 14
PHOTOS.... 15
TERMS OF SALE..... 17
CONTRACT OF SALE. 18
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PROCEDURES FOR PURCHASING AT AUCTION
Thank you for your interest in this auction! If you are unfamiliar with buying real estate at auction, here is
an easy to follow set of instructions on how to participate:
REGISTRATION:
1. Upon arriving at the auction site, seek out one of the members of the auction staff to find out where
to register.
2. At the registration desk, you will be asked to fill out a bid card. Once completed, you will receive
your bid number for the auction.
3. You will also be asked to show us your deposit, which must be in the form of bank or cashiers check,
or in cash. We must see your deposit prior to the auction to make sure that everything is in other and
that you are in fact a qualified bidder.
BIDDING:
Bidding is a very simple process that can be accomplished through one of the following ways. The most
important rule is to listen closely to the auctioneer. When the auctioneer is calling out bids to the crowd, you
can increase your bid by:
3. Having one of the auction staff place your bid for you, or
4. Communicating a signal to the auctioneer that has been arranged prior to the auction.
Conduct of the auction and increments of bidding are at the direction and discretion of the auctioneer.
Announcements made from the podium at the time of the sale take precedence over all printed materials. If
you have any questions at the auction about the property, procedures, or anything else, do not hesitate to ask.
We will be happy to help in any way we can.
POST AUCTION:
Upon completion of the auction when the auctioneer says, SOLD, the winning bidder will immediately be
required to sign the Agreement of Sale and post the proper deposit. At this time, instructions regarding closing
of the sale will be thoroughly explained to you and any questions will be answered. If you have any additional
questions, please direct them to any of the auction staff members present or call our offices at (410) 484-
8618.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The following questions are frequently asked by prospective bidders. Additional information for each topic
may be found on the referenced page.
Q: What is the opening bid and who determines what it will be?
A: The opening bid will be determined on the day of the auction by the bidders themselves. The auctioneer
will ask the bidders for an opening bid, a bidder will call out their opening bid, and the auction will proceed
from there. For more information, see the Procedures for Purchasing at Auction section in this Property
Information Package on page 4.
A: To bid, simply arrive at the property before the scheduled auction time with the specified deposit in either
bank or cashiers check, or in cash. The deposit will be collected from the winning bidder. We suggest bidders
have the checks made payable in their own name. That way, they can sign the funds over to Fox Commercial
Auctions if they are the winning bidder; otherwise, it is easier to deposit back into their accounts. For more
information, see the Procedures for Purchasing at Auction section in this Property Information Package on
page 4.
A: Information on the manner of sale and terms of sale may be found in this Property Information Package
in the legal ad.
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PROPERTY SUMMARY
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The subject property is an automobile sales and service facility identified as the former Elliott Chevrolet Cadillac. The
subject is a complete automobile dealership facility that consists of one primary building occupying a single parcel of
land. The subject is located in the southern portion of the City of Staunton on the corner of Greenville Avenue and
Lincoln Avenue; a commercial corridor.
The subject property includes a 25,247-square foot automobile dealership facility that was originally constructed in 1964
and is situated on 3.273 acres. Renovations to the property were completed in 2013 to meet General Motor's Facility
Image (GMFI) Essential Brand Elements (EBE) facility image program. The renovations were completed to the
showroom exterior and retail interior. As such it is in good condition.
The renovations largely involved the dealership showroom, service write-up area, and retail area and included
showroom exterior and interior renovations. The showroom interior was updated and the front facade was upgraded to
current manufacture design standards. The interior of the showroom and retail area was updated to include an upgraded
customer lounge, restrooms, and sales offices. In addition, customer service lanes and a new car delivery area
were added, which expanded the building by 432 square feet. The reported construction budget was $1,101,750. We
were not provided with the final construction costs.
LOCAL INFLUENCES
The subject property is located along the west side of Greenville Avenue (US Route 11), proximate to its intersection with
Lincoln Avenue. in City of Staunton, Virginia. The local market area is situated in the west-central section of the
Commonwealth of Virginia, about 85 miles north of Roanoke, 100 miles west of Richmond, and about 150 miles
southwest of Washington, DC. This area is known as the southern portion of the Shenandoah Valley at the foothills of the
Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains. The area is where two interstate highways intersect, Interstates Route
81 and 64.
The local market area is situated in the southern end of the City of Staunton. Greenville Avenue (US Route 11) which
is a major commercial corridor in the region. The local area contains many commercial use properties such as
shopping centers, restaurants, office, freestanding retail, and several automobile dealerships and service centers. Just
off the Greenville Avenue corridor is residential development.
ACCESS
The local market area is easily accessible from two major interstates: 1-64 and 1-81, along with US Routes 11 and
250 from the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive. Local area accessibility is generally average, relying on the
following transportation arteries:
Local:
Local access is via Greenfield Avenue (US Route 11) which connects to the downtown area of the City of
Staunton. US Route 250 (a/k/a Jefferson Highway) runs in an east-west direction. This roadway is heavily
developed with commercial uses and is the primary commercial artery. US
Route 250 is a four-lane roadway that provides access into the downtown area of the City of Staunton to the
west and Waynesboro to the east.
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Regional:
Interstate 81 provides regional ingress and egress. The Woodrow Wilson Parkway (VA Route 262) forms an
outer 'beltway' around the city and connects to 1-81 to the north and the south.
The Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport is 15 miles north of Staunton, with a shuttle running to and from the city and
airport. Staunton is also easily reached from the expanding Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) in just under an
hour, while the Commonwealth's capital city of Richmond and nation's capital of Washington are both only two hours
away. Amtrak serves the city in railway transportation as well.
DOWNTOWN STAUNTON
Staunton's 250-year history is visible in its 5 National Historic Districts. Gospel Hill is a neighborhood of elegant
homes where religious meetings were held in the 1790s. Stuart Addition is a diverse neighborhood adjoining the
campus of Mary Baldwin College, with many buildings listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Newtown dates
to 1787 and includes the historic Trinity Church and the city's first African-American church. Beverly is the
19th century area that contains downtown Staunton's finest collections of Victorian architecture. The Wharf District was
the town's center of commerce during the boom years of the 19th century railroads, where produce and supply
warehouses were built around the train depot.
In these 5 historic districts are dozens of antique and gift shops, restaurants, art galleries, and bed and breakfast inns.
Museums range from the Frontier Culture Museum illustrating the lifestyles of early European settlers to the area, to
the museum of distinguished artist P. Buckley Moss and several collections of military artifacts. Outdoor attractions
include a farmers' market and the Andre Viette Gardens, the largest collection of perennial flowers in the eastern
United States.
For several years the downtown business area was severely tested with the location of new shopping centers in the
southern end of the city and the resulting outward expansion. This also spurred the commercial development of the
various corridors leading in and out of the city. This includes a Super Walmart and Lowe's Home Improvement store along
Route 250, the main commercial artery. A selection of budget hotels, restaurants, banks and gas stations are also
located along this roadway.
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Location: 1100 Greenville Avenue
The subject property is located along the west side of Greenville Avenue (US Route 11),
proximate to its intersection with Lincoln Avenue. The subject is located on a primary
transportation route inside of the city limits.
On occasion, there may be a difference between the gross and net site areas. Regarding the
subject site, there is no difference between the net and gross site areas.
Shape: Irregular
Frontage and Visibility: Good frontage and visibility along US Route 11. Frontage and access is provided along
this roadway.
Flood Zone: FEMA Zone X: Area determined to be outside of the 500 year flood plain.
Soil Conditions: Load-bearing capacity assumed to be adequate, with no evidence to contrary upon
inspection
Zoning: B-2, General Business District, by the City of Staunton. This district encompasses retail
and general commercial uses. The subject's use appears to be allowed by-right.
Land Use Restrictions: We do not know of any easements, encroachments, or restrictions that would adversely
affect the site's use.
Land-to-Building Ratio: 5.65:1, based on the gross building area and the net land area.
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BUILDING DESCRIPTION
Year Built: 1964
Number of Buildings: 3
Number of Stories:
Gross Building Area (Linked 25,247 square feet, excluding mezzanine (unfinished) and canopy
To Cost): structures (if any).
Layout: Typical, with a showroom located along the primary frontage road and with
the service and parts departments located behind it.
CONSTRUCTION DETAIL
Basic Construction: Structural steel frame and a combination of metal panel walls and brick
Foundation: Concrete
Framing: Steel
Roof Height: 10' to 23', refer to the Cost Approach section for details
Exterior Walls: Metal, with the exception of the showroom, which has single-pane plate glass
walls in aluminum frames.
MECHANICAL DETAIL
Heating and Cooling: The showroom and office areas are 100 percent heated and cooled by
rooftop HVAC units. The service department is not cooled and is heated by
ceiling hung space heaters.
INTERIOR DETAIL
Floors: Ceramic tile in the showroom and office areas, and concrete in the
service/parts storage area.
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Walls: Painted drywall, plate glass in aluminum frames, and insulated metal
panels
Ceilings: Drop ceiling in the showroom and office areas and exposed roof in the
service and parts area.
SITE IMPROVEMENTS
Onsite Paving: 105,000 square feet +- of asphalt paving.
Landscaping: Minimal
Fencing: None
Other: None
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PHOTOS
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TERMS OF SALE
A deposit payable by bank or cashiers check, or in cash, will be required of the Purchaser at the time
and place of sale in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000)* The balance of the
All costs incident to closing including, but not limited to recordation fees, transfer taxes, title insurance
fees, etc. to be paid by the Purchaser. All annualized expenses, such as real property taxes, to be
adjusted to date of closing and assumed thereafter by the Purchaser. A Buyers Premium of Three and
Time is of the essence. For complete Terms of Sale see the Contract of Sale printed in this Property
* Make check payable to yourself. If you are the winning bidder, you will endorse it to us; if you are not the
purchaser, you can easily redeposit it to your own account.
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CONTRACT OF SALE
THIS CONTRACT OF SALE (Contract) made this day of , 2017 by and between the
following parties:
Seller:
Purchaser:
WITNESSETH, that for and in consideration of the mutual covenants herein, SELLER agrees to sell and
PURCHASER agrees to buy the property and the improvements thereon generally known as 1100
Greenville Avenue, Staunton, Virginia 24401 and more particularly described in Exhibit A, attached
hereto and made a part hereof (hereinafter referred to as PROPERTY), upon the following terms and
conditions:
Dollars ($ ) shall
deposited by PURCHASER with AUCTIONEER not later than 5:00 PM, Thursday, March 2,
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Dollars ($ ) shall be due from PURCHASER at closing by
certified check.
CLOSING. PURCHASER agrees to make full settlement, in accordance with the terms hereof,
on or before Tuesday, April 4, 2017 (Closing). CLOSING is to be made at a mutually agreed upon
location. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE.
EXAMINATION OF TITLE AND COSTS. Any and all costs incident to CLOSING, including transfer
taxes, recordation fees, documentary stamps and any other related costs, to be paid by PURCHASER.
TITLE. At Closing, Seller shall convey the Property to Purchaser by Special Warranty Deed, subject,
however, to covenants, rights of way, easements, conditions and restrictions of record existing on the
settlement date.
ADJUSTMENTS. All annualized charges including but not limited to taxes, water charges, sewer
charges, escrows, insurance, ground rent, if any, shall be prorated as of the date of Closing.
ATTORNEY'S FEES. Should any litigation be commenced between the parties hereto concerning the
premises, this Contract, or the rights and duties of either in relation thereto, the party (PURCHASER or
SELLER) prevailing in such litigation shall be entitled, in addition to such other relief granted, to a
reasonable sum as and for their attorney's fees in such litigation, such sum to be determined by the Court
in such litigation, or in a separate action brought for that purpose, and the parties agree not to enjoin
AUCTIONEER and to indemnify AUCTIONEER for its costs and fees.
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SPECIAL NOTICE. AUCTIONEER assumes no responsibility for the condition of PROPERTY or for
the performance of this Contract by any or all parties hereto. PURCHASER hereby warrants and
represents that AUCTIONEER has not made any statement, representation or warranty regarding the
condition of the premises, zoning conditions, governmental requirements or environmental matters,
guarantees or warranties of the like, upon which PURCHASER has relied and which is not contained in
this Contract.
ASSIGNMENT. This Contract may not be assigned by PURCHASER without the express written
consent of the SELLER.
CONDEMNATION OR CASUALTY. All risk of loss or damage to Property prior to Closing by fire,
windstorm, casualty, or any cause shall be borne by the SELLER, (other than an act or damage caused by
an act or omission by PURCHASER, which shall be borne by PURCHASER.
In the event of substantial loss or damage to the Property before closing. PURCHASER shall have the
option of either (A) terminating this Contract, or (B) affirming this Contract and proceeding to Closing.
AGREEMENT OF PRINCIPALS. The undersigned hereby ratify, accept and agree to the Contract and
acknowledge receipt of a copy thereof. The parties to this Contract mutually agree that it shall be binding
upon them, their personal representatives, successors and assigns; that all parties hereto have authority to
execute this Contract; that this Contract contains the final and entire agreement between the parties hereto,
and neither they nor their agents shall be bound by any items, conditions, statements, warranties, or
representations, oral or written, not herein contained.
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WITNESS: SELLER:
BY: (SEAL)
WITNESS: PURCHASER:
BY: (SEAL)
WITNESS: PURCHASER:
BY: (SEAL)
PRINCIPALS OF PURCHASER
BY: ______________________________________
BY: ______________________________________
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BIDDER REFERRAL RULES
As a REALTOR, you can refer buyers to our auctions and earn a 1% Bidder Referral Fee if your buyer
is the winning bidder at the auction, once the property closes. To qualify for the referral fee the
REALTOR must abide by the following rules:
2. The REALTOR must refer the bidder on an official referral form and forward by mail or fax to
Fox Commercial Auctions, LLC, 13 Hambleton Court, Baltimore, MD 21208, fax #: (410) 510-
1158, Attn: Project Manager, received and accepted by Fox Commercial Auctions, LLC not later
than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the auction date.
5. No referral fee will be paid to any REALTOR or agent, or member of his/her immediate family,
or participating in the purchase of property as a principal. An affidavit may be required as proof
that the REALTOR or agent is serving only as a referring REALTOR or agent and not as a
principal. Registrations of REALTOR s or agent by other REALTORs will not be accepted.
7. Oral referrals, or referrals received later than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the auction date
WILL NOT be accepted. These requirements will be strictly adhered to.
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BIDDER REFERRAL AGREEMENT
I, _____________________________________________________________________________________________a Broker/Agent
(Name of Broker/Agent)
with________________________________________________________________hereby refers_____________________________
(Brokerage)
1. If my bidder is the Successful Bidder at the Auction, I will receive a referral fee of One Percent (1%) of the Final Bid Price from
the Seller upon compliance with all terms and conditions of this agreement. It is understood and agreed that bidder must
acknowledge this referral by signing this agreement. Referral fee will be paid upon closing under the Purchase Agreement.
It is understood and agreed that no referral fee or compensation whatsoever shall be due unless and until each of the following
conditions has occurred: (i) my delivery and acceptance of this Bidder Referral Agreement to Fox Commercial Auctions, LLC (ii)
execution by bidder and ratification by Seller of the Purchase Agreement; and (iii) actual and final closing of title as evidenced by
execution, delivery and recording (where applicable) of all closing instruments, and payment in full of the purchase price specified
in the Purchase Agreement. It is further understood and agreed that if for any reason whatsoever the sale is not finally closed,
including acts, omissions, or negligence on the part of Seller and/or Auctioneer, Auctioneer and Seller are relieved from any and all
liability, claim or charge whatsoever, and no referral fee or other compensation shall be due or payable to me. If the bidders
default under the Purchase Agreement results in forfeiture of the Deposit (as defined in the Purchase Agreement), or any portion
thereof, or bidder pays or becomes liable for damages to Seller, I shall not be entitled to any portion of such forfeited deposit(s) or
damages.
2. I hereby represent and warrant that I am, (i) a duly licensed real estate Broker/Agent under the laws of Virginia; (ii) who has only
referred the bidder to the auction, and I am not a principal in this transaction; and (iii) the bidder has no principal or ownership
interest in my brokerage and is not a member of my immediate family.
3. I understand that a prospective purchaser may only be represented by one Broker/Agent.
4. It is understood and agreed that this referral agreement is valid only for the day of Auction and expires upon conclusion of the
Auction, unless the bidder is the Successful Bidder at the auction.
THIS AGREEMENT MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL BY ALL PARTIES AND RECEIVED AND ACCEPTED BY FOX RESIDENTIAL
AUCTIONS, LLC NO LATER THAN FORTY-EIGHT (48) HOURS PRIOR TO THE AUCTION DATE.
Signature__________________________________________________ Signature_____________________________________________________
(Bidder) (Broker/Agent)
__________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________
(Address) (Name of Company)
__________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________
(Address)
(_________)_______________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________
(Telephone)
__________________________________________________________ (___________)________________________________________________
(Date) (Telephone)
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EXHIBIT A PROPERTY DEED
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