Auctions Module

From the first lot to the final hammer.

Catalog your lots, register bidders, and run the ring. BRAD brings online bidding and floor clerking into the same auction workspace, with invoicing and seller settlement ready for the next step.

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Livecast & floor clerking
Max bids & bidder paddles
Invoices & seller payouts

Auctions

Illustrative preview · Livecast bids and bidder paddles

Built for teams using Auctions

Your auction, from catalog to settlement.

Keep the catalog, the people, and the activity in the ring connected throughout the event.

Lots with the full picture

Add photographs, categories, descriptions, and custom attributes to your lots. Import and export items when you need to move an entire catalog.

Bidders and sellers

Manage bidder registration, agreements, paddle numbers, and seller records alongside the auction they belong to.

Livecast and general rings

Run online and live bidding in a Livecast ring, or use a General Clerking ring to record floor sales. Keep multiple rings organized independently.

Bids that stay in sync

Follow incoming bids and floor bids with live updates. Let bidders place maximum bids and review the bidding activity for each lot.

Livecast soft close

Configure a Livecast ring's soft-close interval and late-bid extensions, then start, pause, resume, or stop the closing engine.

Invoicing and settlement

Preview charges and generate bidder invoices from won lots. Build seller payouts with commissions and expenses, then record settlement payments.

The day-to-day workflow

One event. A clear sequence.

Prepare the catalog before opening the ring, then carry the results through to settlement.

01
Prepare the auction
Create your rings, add lots and photographs, attach sellers, and set bidding rules.
02
Run the ring
Register bidders, manage paddles, accept online or floor bids, and clerk the results.
03
Settle the results
Review winning lots, generate bidder invoices, and reconcile seller payouts and payments.

The BRAD ecosystem

More of your work, in one place.

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Invoicing

Use BRAD's invoice system for winning lots, charges, and payment records.

Collections

Bring cataloged items into an auction through the shared item import and export workflow.

Appraisals

Keep a valuation workflow available for assets that need an appraisal before sale.

A closer look

Questions about the Auctions module?

A few details to help you plan how this module fits your business.

Which auction ring types are available?

BRAD supports General Clerking and Livecast rings. General Clerking records floor sales; Livecast provides online and live bidding. You can manage multiple rings within your platform.

Does soft close apply to every ring?

Soft close is available for Livecast rings. Its interval, bid-extension behavior, and start or finalization settings are configurable. General Clerking rings use their own floor-sale workflow.

How are winning lots invoiced?

Your team can preview charges, create or append a bidder invoice, and bulk-generate invoices for eligible won lots. Seller payouts have their own commission, expense, and payment records.

Give your next auction a connected home.

Explore a BRAD software package and talk with us about the rings, catalog, and settlement workflow you need.