how it works

One connected auction journey from setup to close-out.

BidPortal supports the practical work before, during and after an auction — connecting catalogue preparation, bidder control, online bidding, winners, invoices, payments, settlement and reporting.

1. Choose your setup

Start with a once-off auction, ongoing platform access or a website and auction platform option that fits your operation.

2. Create the auction

Set auction dates, rules, buyer premium, deposit requirements and the public information bidders need.

3. Build the catalogue

Add lots manually or by CSV where available, upload multiple images, choose primary images and publish your catalogue.

4. Register & approve bidders

Bidders create accounts and register. Review approvals, FICA requirements and deposits before allowing auction access.

5. Run the auction

Approved bidders watch lots, track My Bids and compete online while you monitor bids, registrations and auction activity.

6. Winners & invoices

When the auction closes, review winners and generate auctioneer-branded winner invoices linked to auction results.

7. Payments & settlement

Track payments, balances, deposit application or refunds, collection readiness and settlement information.

8. Close out & report

Complete post-auction administration, export operational reports and keep the right auction history available to bidders.

Fits your business

Use BidPortal with the setup you already have.

You do not need to rebuild your entire online presence to start running auctions with BidPortal.

Connect BidPortal to your existing auction house website
Use a BidPortal-hosted public auction experience
Choose a Website package for a branded website and auction platform setup

Ready to get started?

Tell us how your auction business works.

We'll help you choose the most suitable way to start using BidPortal.

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