EasyBids

EasyBids is a software solution designed to streamline and manage the auction process. According to the vendor, EasyBids caters to auctioneers of all sizes, from small-scale operations to large auction houses. This versatile tool is utilized by auctioneers, estate liquidators, art galleries and dealers, antique dealers, and equipment and machinery auctioneers.

Key Features

Run from the Cloud or Installed: EasyBids offers the flexibility to be installed on your network or run from their cloud servers, allowing you to choose the hosting option that best suits your business needs, according to the vendor.

On-Site Booking and Lotting: EasyBids enables on-site booking and lotting using a smartphone or tablet, as claimed by the vendor. It supports unlimited photographs for each item and provides a VIN lookup option for cars and light commercials, aiming to make the process efficient and seamless.

Detailed Software Features for Vendors: EasyBids allows recording of vendors' names, postal addresses, and EFT banking details, including SWIFT and IBAN, for overseas payments, according to the vendor. It also facilitates automatic batch payment of vendors by EFT or cheque, aiming to ensure smooth and timely transactions.

Online Reporting for Vendors: EasyBids provides comprehensive online reporting for vendors, including pre-auction and post-auction reports, as stated by the vendor. It generates sales and payment advices for vendors and allows them to view unsold consignments and their auction history, providing valuable insights.

Bidder Registrations and Management: EasyBids supports bidder registrations for traditional sales and enables the creation of permanent bidders for recurring auctions, according to the vendor. It also allows the recording of telephone bidders and lots to contact, aiming to ensure efficient bidder management.

Catalogue Creation and Management: EasyBids offers options for summary and full descriptions in catalogues, as claimed by the vendor. It supports online, simulcast, and traditional auction formats and provides flexibility in setting closing times and bid extensions. The software automatically loads catalogues to the website for easy access, according to the vendor.

Running the Auction: EasyBids allows splitting of lots during the auction and enables the entry of results, prices, and bidders without bidder registration, aiming to facilitate accurate and organized auction management, as stated by the vendor. It also facilitates the printing of lots with results for balancing with auctioneer sale sheets.

Cashiering and Invoicing: EasyBids generates tax invoices with receipts and gate passes, and allows for the addition of additional fees to an invoice, according to the vendor. It supports full invoice reversals, automatic cash receipt rounding, and calculation of credit card fees. The software also enables the email sending of invoices and facilitates bidder refunds.

Trust Account Management: EasyBids complies with all state legislation regarding trust accounts and provides bank reconciliation features, as claimed by the vendor. It automatically compiles auctioneer payment due from trust accounts and generates trust ledger reports by consignment and item, aiming to ensure transparency and compliance.