Have you ever called a listing agent to inquire about an "active" listing just to be told "that home was sold at auction last Friday"?  What?  

First of all, I was shocked because there was no indication on the listing that foreclosure was impending and time was of the essence.  No "make offer" , "motivated seller".  Nothing. 

I couldn't figure out why the listing was still active if it was sold at auction?  How lazy can agents get?  Not cancelling a listing that had been sold at auction the previous week?  Inexcusable. 

I notice, at least, the agent did cancel it after I suggested it.  Sigh..