article_snippet: Jim Sells bought the properties, which feature 25,000 square feet of usable space and include commercial spaces, apartments and restaurants, during the recession.
article_snippet: Jim Sells wants to sell nine buildings to someone who has experience owning commercial property, WXIA-TV reported.
article_snippet: Although $680,000 is the asking price, Jim Sells is open to offers, according to the Newman Times-Herald.
article_snippet: Jim Sells said: 'With the economy picking up, we feel it's just a good time to sell downtown to someone who has a long-term vision for the city. '
article_snippet: The properties available on eBay feature 25,000 square feet of usable space and include commercial spaces apartments and restaurants .
article_snippet: Jim Sells, the town's former mayor, bought nine buildings during the recession and is hoping to sell nine buildings .
article_snippet: Although $680,000 is the asking price, Sells is open to offers on his listing, which offers free local pickup .
highlights_snippet: Former mayor Jim Sells bought the foreclosed properties during recession .
  
highlights_snippet: There is 25,000 square feet of usable space available within the foreclosed properties .