Want to save some money and get a good real estate deal? Well, here's an idea that very few people know anything about. And you do not need to be a real estate agent or broker in order to participate.

Smart real estate buyers know they can often get incredible bargains by purchasing houses seized by the US Department of Treasury. You can see the houses to be sold at auction by clicking here. You can even get on an email mailing list to notify you of upcoming auctions by going here.

What many people don't know is that you don't have to be a licensed real estate agent or broker to submit a bid on a seized property. Anyone can submit a bid. All you have to do is register in advance, bring a photo id to the registration, and a cashier's check.

Seized property auctions aren't for everyone. Instead you may wish to retain a real estate agent who can better match your wishes and needs with the available property in a given market.

It is always best to compare several different real estate agents before making your final selection. You'll quickly learn which are the most knowledgeable and able to help.