March 29, 2021: PRESS CONFERENCE - Sheriff Bilal announces virtual Sheriff Sales in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA - Sheriff Rochelle Bilal will hold a virtual press conference on March 29, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. ET, in advance of the launch of online Sheriff Sales on April 6, 2021.
Due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements necessary to protect bidders and employees, it has not been safe to hold in-person auctions. Following a detailed analysis of the available options, Sheriff Sales of foreclosed and tax lien properties will resume via online auctions. Until now, these sales, which are a result of mortgage foreclosures and money judgements, have been in-person auctions conducted by the Sheriff's Office.
The Office of the Sheriff has selected online auction company Bid4Assets (Bid4Assets.com) to produce the virtual sales. The company has significant experience successfully hosting online auctions and currently performs the same auction services in Pennsylvania for Montgomery, Bucks, Berks, Monroe, and Adams Counties.
DATE: Monday, March 29, 2021
TIME: 10:30 a.m. eastern standard time
DETAILS: The press conference, which will be held on Microsoft Office Teams, will feature Sheriff Bilal and the rest of the team responsible for the landmark transition away from in-person sales to online sales. Among the topics to be covered: the rollout strategy for the relaunch of the Sheriff Sales; how the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office has worked with Philadelphia City Council and housing advocates to address their concerns; and the ongoing effort by the Office to educate bidders, homeowners and Philadelphians about the sales.