Repossessed properties from homeowners who defaulted on their mortgage are often marketed by estate agents in a very similar way to standard home sales, or they may sometimes be sold at auction. The seller will usually not overtly disclose that the property is a repossession, but there are usually signs to watch out for. When viewing a repossession property, the appliances and fittings often have warning tape over them in the kitchen or bathroom and when viewing online, the description may contain a caveat about the seller accepting higher offers even once an offer has been accepted, or mention of a short completion deadline. This is because they have a duty to get the highest amount possible for the property and want the transaction done as soon as it can be.