RealtyTrac members have been asking for property search functionality that allows them to find all properties in a given area that are scheduled for foreclosure auction on a certain date or within a certain date range, and we're happy to announce that functionality is now here.

If you're logged in as a RealtyTrac member, you can search and sort your search results by auction date using our Advanced Search -- available by clicking the "Advanced Search" link on My RealtyTrac or by clicking the "Search" tab on any page when you're logged in.

Scroll to the bottom of the advanced search page and select "Auction Date" in the Sort by dropdown box. Use the preset date range or enter your own date range and click “Begin Search.” The search results page will display auction properties sorted by their auction dates, with the most recent auction date first, and the auction dates will be displayed on the search results page.

If an auction date is in the past, the search results page will prompt you to call the trustee to find out if the property actually sold at auction or if the auction was canceled or postponed to a new date.

We hope you enjoy this new feature, which should allow you to search for and find foreclosure auction properties more efficiently. Let us know if it works well for you or if you have any questions or suggestions.