Actionable tips, expert strategies, and proven insights to help auctioneers grow profitable, sustainable auction businesses from the ground up with Selling Lane Auction Software
If you are tired of losing margins, it is time to switch to no commission auction software that charges a flat monthly rate instead of a percentage. It was a tough year for the auction industry, margins are down. Supply is tight. So why are you still paying a ‘Success Tax’ on every Auction sale?…
Look, we’ve run hundreds of auctions, build three separate auction software platforms and took thousands of photos of items. We’ve seen it all: the electrifying energy of a bidding war that drives prices through the roof, and the absolute technological despair of a server crashing with two minutes left on the clock. We know that…
Why It’s Time to Ditch Legacy Auction Software for Selling Lane Whether you are liquidating an estate, moving heavy yellow iron, selling livestock, or auctioning classic cars, the grind is always the same. You work hard to find consigners, organize the catalog, take endless photos, and market the event. But here is the hard truth…
If you’ve shopped around for auction software, you’ve probably seen the same promises everywhere: easy to use, powerful, flexible, modern… But when you dig deeper, most platforms quietly take a percentage of every sale or hit you with hidden fees that grow as your auction succeeds. Selling Lane is different by design. Here are the…
Build Trust, Boost Loyalty, and Make Your Sales a Local Favorite with Auction Event Software and Community Envolvement Great auctions don’t just sell, they connect. When powered by the right auction event software, your auction can become more than a transaction: it becomes a community tradition that draws loyal bidders, builds buzz, and grows your…
Choosing the right auction format and the right auction software is just as important as the items you’re selling. Whether you’re running estate sales, classic car auctions, or charity fundraisers, your success depends on how your bidders engage. At Selling Lane Auction Software, we specialize in flexible, easy-to-use auction tools that support every major format—online,…
Auction Startup’s that focus solely on fast sales and low commission rates often struggle, while those that prioritize trust, quality inventory, and relationship-building create sustainable, profitable businesses. Why Do So Many Auction Startup’s Struggle? It’s not because they lack inventory or access to technology. It’s because most new auctioneers approach the business like sellers, not…
Copywriting formulas and emotional triggers that drive bidding wars Two identical Victorian chairs. Same auction house. Same estimate. Same photos. Chair #1 Description: “Victorian chair, mahogany, good condition, circa 1880.” Final Price: $340 Chair #2 Description: “Elegant Victorian parlor chair showcasing rich mahogany with original hand-carved rose motifs. This piece whispers stories of afternoon tea…
Data-driven insights on when to schedule auctions for peak participation A $2,000 antique desk sold for $847 on a Tuesday in January. The exact same desk model sold for $2,340 on a Saturday in October. Same item. Same condition. Same auction house. The only difference? Timing. After analyzing over 15,000 auction lots across 73 different…
Step-by-step launch timeline for new auction operators “I have my auction license and Selling Lane Auction Software. Now what?” That’s the question I get from new operators weekly. They’ve got the legal paperwork sorted, maybe even a website, but they’re staring at empty warehouses wondering how to fill their first sale. The gap between “licensed…
