Built-In Features

Our auction solution includes all the features auctioneers need to succeed.

Secure, flexible, and easy-to-use, AuctionMethod has been built for growth.

From bidder verification and consignor management to payment processing and backend administration tools, you have everything you need to run your auctions efficiently. These features simplify operations, support business growth, and help increase revenue.

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Intuitive & Easy-to-Use 

Configurable & Scalable

Rapid Setup & Onboarding

Reliable
Support

Flexible Auction Events

Your Data, Your Control

The Auction Solution that Has It All

AuctionMethod has been built with your needs in mind.
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Auction Management and Admin

Simplify your full auction lifecycle with intuitive tools for setup, management, and post-sale actions. Gain full control of every step from event creation to consignor payouts.

  • Set up auctions with customizable branding, terms, and scheduling
  • Use mobile apps, CSV uploads, or web forms for lot entry
  • Control bidder access with registration tools and whitelisting
  • Handle lots efficiently with flexible entry tools.
  • Use clerking consoles and real-time stats to manage live events
  • Automate invoicing, payments, consignor splits, and reporting
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User & Bidding Experience 

AuctionMethod gives bidders a fast, seamless, and transparent experience on any device, at every stage of the auction process.

  • Navigate a clean, mobile-friendly interface
  • Filter and search lots by category or keyword
  • Register once to bid across all auctions
  • Bid with quick-bid or proxy options
  • Get instant outbid alerts via email or text
  • Pay online with auto-invoice and card support
  • Schedule pickups in just a few clicks
  • View full bid and purchase history anytime
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Payments and Invoicing

Our auction solution streamlines post-event finances with powerful, flexible tools that give you full control over every transaction to get you paid faster.

  • Automate invoicing and send via email or text
  • Modify invoices to adjust pricing or add fees
  • Accept payments by card, cash, check, or wire
  • Integrate with gateways like Fiserv or Stripe
  • Enable optional auto-pay for winning bidders
  • Track payments, pickups, and relisting fees
  • Export reports for accounting and tax purposes
  • Flag and track tax-exempt bidders for compliance
  • Automatically calculate sales tax and show what is being collected
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White-Labeled Website 

AuctionMethod delivers a fully branded platform that puts your company front and center.

  • Present your auctions as an extension of your business
  • Launch on your own domain or subdomain
  • Customize logos, colors, and site content
  • Offer a seamless, mobile-friendly bidder experience
  • Create dedicated pages with more information about your company
  • Maintain control over terms, layout, and branding
  • Use responsive design across desktop, tablet, and mobile
  • Enjoy expert support for domain setup and launch
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Mobile Solutions 

AuctionMethod’s mobile tools are built for flexibility in the field and convenience on the go. From bidder engagement to back-end logistics, every mobile touchpoint reflects your brand and supports auctions from anywhere. 

  • Buyers can use any device to bid, register, or view auctions
  • Catalog lots with photos and data via mobile app
  • Mark items as picked up and collect digital signatures
  • Manage checkout and invoice status
  • Operate offline and sync when reconnected
  • Send SMS alerts for outbids and invoices
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Integrations

Our auction solution is designed to stand on its own while seamlessly integrating with your existing tech stack. AuctionMethod offers flexible options to extend functionality without complicating your workflow.

  • Connect with payment gateways like Fiserv and Stripe
  • Sync mailing lists through Mailchimp or Constant Contact
  • Add Google Analytics and run custom tracking scripts
  • Import and export bidder, item, and auction data
  • Custom platforms can enable API and webhook integrations for custom workflows
  • Support multi-seller setups with shared or separate gateways
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Data Security and Reliability

AuctionMethod is built on a secure, cloud-based infrastructure that keeps your data safe and your auctions running regardless of load or location.

  • You always own 100% of your client data
  • Hosted on Amazon Web Services for scalability and uptime
  • Auto-scales during high-traffic bidding periods
  • Custom platforms support mirrored databases for advanced reporting
  • Secure payment processing via trusted gateways
  • Role-based admin access with audit-ready tracking
  • Backed by expert support for technical and compliance needs
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Reporting & Analytics 

Discover the power of an auction solution that puts your data to work with built-in reports, export tools, and integration-ready analytics to guide smarter decisions.

  • Access and export all bidder, item, and auction data
  • Generate reports for tax, payouts, invoices, and receivables
  • View real-time auction stats with dashboard summaries
  • Track traffic and bidder behavior via Google Analytics
  • Robust reports for consignor sales tracking, commission calculations, payouts, and item retrieval using key data points like location ID
  • Connect mirrored databases for custom BI or forecasting
  • Create custom reports and integrate external systems via API
  • Filter reports by auction, consignor, or bidder
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Your Auctions, Your Way. Starting Today.

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Auctioneers Love AuctionMethod 

Winning words from our users. 
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"I think Auction Method has a good product. I don't want my bidding platform to look like every other auction company. I get compliments on how it looks and how easy it is for my customers to understand and use."
Patti B.
Owner
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"Even I could use this software from start to finish. The first auction - in 60 seconds, I nailed their credit cards and sent out paid invoices to every single buyer. WOW!"
John Froelich C.
President
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"Easy to navigate, user friendly. The images are sharp. Uploading auction information and pictures is easy."
Steve S.
Owner

Real Auctions, Real Results

What our users achieve annually powered by our platform.
2.1
M+

Invoices Processed

$
425
M+

Total Invoice Volume

99.99
%

Platform Uptime

46574

Auction Events Run

95
%

Renewal Rate

*Actual numbers from 2024-2025

AuctionMethod is for Every Auction Business 

It’s faster and easier to sell anything with our auction software. 
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Auctioneers

Run smoother auctions, grow online reach, and streamline bidder engagement.
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Estate Liquidators

Simplify the process of organizing, inventorying, and selling estate assets.
Farm & Heavy Equipment
Farm & Heavy Equipment

Simplify inventory listings and boost reach to serious equipment buyers. 
Industrial
Industrial

Manage complex lots, attract buyers, and handle surplus with a few clicks. 
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Salvage & Recycling

Move scrap efficiently with tools built to manage regulated sales. 
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Non-Profits

Easy-to-run online and hybrid benefit auctions maximize fundraising efforts. 
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Retail Liquidators

Scalable, timed and fixed-price sales tools clear inventory quickly. 
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Corporations

Liquidate surplus or transition assets with audit-ready, compliant auction workflows. 
Real Estate
Real Estate

List properties, share video walk-throughs, and capture competitive buyer interest.
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Auto

Offload vehicles with branded, buyer-friendly auctions designed to drive interest.
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Art & Collectables

Offer seamless sales of rare items with a flexible platform designed for curated catalogs and collector interest.
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Government

Simplify surplus sales and public auctions with a compliant, configurable platform built for transparency and control.