Bulk sales and sales less than the certificate amount are types of assignments using which method?

• A. Public Sale Method
• B. Private Sale Method
• C. Auction Method
• D. Foreclosure Method

Answer: (A)

Public sale method is the approach used when selling tax liens or related assignments to the broader public through advertised, open bidding. Bulk sales and sales for less than the certificate amount fit this method because they are arranged in a public, transparent process rather than through private negotiations with a single buyer or through foreclosure. In a public sale, you can bundle multiple certificates together or accept a discounted price to move assets, and the sale is exposed to many bidders, maintaining fairness and notice requirements. That broad, public-facing approach distinguishes it from private sales, which involve negotiated deals with one purchaser, or foreclosure, which is about taking title rather than selling the liens.