Program 5: Independent Dealer
Designed for Companies that Want to Add Auctions to Their Business Model
The Independent Dealer Program is designed to give businesses the ability to auction off their inventory and equipment in addition to retail sales. Whether you want to sell your slower moving or seasonal items or liquidate your returned and overstock inventory, auctions are a great option for most companies. With the Independent Dealer Program you get the freedom to run your own auctions while getting the help you need from an experienced team of liquidation professionals & auction consultants. Our Team can help you every step of the way and they have decades of experience in selling virtually every category of asset there is. Below you will find information on what is included in the Independent Dealer Program, who is in charge of what, and what the costs are.
Our Independent Dealer Program is Perfect For:
Small Businesses
Add auctions to your business model as a secondary form of sales & revenue.
Discount Stores
Hold daily, weekly or monthly auctions of overstock, closeout and discount items.
Consignment Stores
Many consignment stores hold monthly auctions to sell their stale consignments.
Corporations
Run company managed online auctions from your local facilities throughout the U.S.
Antique Shops
Offer auctions to your sellers, consignors, tenants or to sell your own inventory.
Estate Sale Companies
Online auctions are a great program to offer your clients as an added service.
Liquidators
If you do buyouts or tag sales, start offering liquidation auctions by using our sites.
Auto Dealers
Run you own weekly or monthly auctions of trade-ins as well as used inventory.
Storage Facilities
Use our online auction software and platform to conduct your own auctions.
Independent Dealer Program:
How It Works
The first step in the Independent Dealer Program is to speak with one of our expert auctioneers about your needs & goals. We will come out to your place of business free of charge, look at your operations and business model, and discuss how best to incorporate auctions into your company. We will be sure to take cost, profits and your current goals into consideration to make sure that your auctions are successful. Since every program is designed around our clients, it is difficult to list every service we can provide you. Below is a list of optional services that are typically included in the Independent Dealer Program:
Dedicated Webpage Showcasing Your Company's Auctions & Sales
Each of our Independent Dealers get their own dedicated webpage on either LocalAuctions.com or one of our family of marketplaces. Your page will have a unique web address, feature your company's information as well as your current and past auctions. This will also help drive retail traffic to your company and help market what you sell to a wider audience.
- Custom URL
- Your Branding
- Your Information
- Only Your Auctions
- Current Auctions
- Past Auctions
- About You Section
- Your Social Links
Freedom to Schedule & Set-Up Your Own Sales
With our Independent Dealer Program, you get to schedule your own auctions as you need. Whether your auctions are daily, once a week, once a month, or once a quarter, you get to choose. Everything stays at your place of business until it sells. You process the inventory, take the photos and organize the sale the way that you want! We can also give you guidance on best practices and industry trends.
- Sorting
- Organizing
- Cleaning
- Researching
- Grouping
- Merchandising
- Photo Taking
- Descriptions
- Lotting
- Uploading
- Tracking
- Editing
We Help With the IT & Technical Stuff
Online auctions can be confusing if you have never done them before. We can help you with all the technical stuff! We will walk you through the process of getting your auction online and open for bidding. We manage the entire bidding process and help with buyer communications. We will also make any suggestions, edits or adjustments that we see to insure your auctions are as successful as possible. With our online auction software, you get to see the entire bidding process happen in real time!
- Auction Uploading
- Bid Management
- Customer Service
- Edits & Additions
- Auction QC
- Auction Closeout
We Help With Marketing & Advertising
To get good money for your items, it is crucial to market your auctions to the right buyers. The Independent Dealer Program is designed to help you in your marketing efforts. In addition to your marketing and advertising efforts, our team will profile and target potential buyers by interests, industry and location for your sales. Together, our combined marketing efforts will get the best results. Here are a few examples of what we both can do to market your auctions on a regular basis:
- Email Campaigns
- Social Media
- Search Marketing
- Display Ads
- Telemarketing
- Press Releases
- Video Marketing
- Direct Mail
- Geofencing Ads
- Location Signage
We Process Payments & Handle Collections at No Cost to You
Handling all the transactions can be scary. Dealing with cash during your auctions is risky, credit card fraud is becoming more common, and fraudulent buyers are hard to spot. Our team will handle all the payments for you and we also assume all the risk so you don't have to. We accept virtually all forms of payment to insure every eligible buyer can participate. This service is included in the Independent Dealer Program for every one of your auctions.
- Cash Payments
- Credit Cards
- Cashier Checks
- Wire Transfers
- ACH Services
- Zelle & CashApp
You & Your Team Handle the Pickup, Shipping & Removal Process
When each auction ends, buyers will come to your location to pick up their items. You and your team will handle the pick up process, item removal and item shipping if you choose to offer it. You can schedule pickup and loadout on the days and times that work best for your operations. Here is a list of some of the typical tasks at the end of each auction:
- Manage Pickups
- Schedule Buyers
- Provide Supplies
- Final Cleanup
- Trash Removal
- Left Over Removal
We Help You Run Your Auctions and You Don't Pay Us a Thing!
When you work with LocalAuctions.com, we become your partner. Many other auction companies, platforms and marketplaces charge up front fees and then charge a commission or final valuation fee on top. With our Independent Dealer Program, you are in the driver seat. Your company, your auctions, your assets, we are just here to help. We don't charge you anything to use our software or to list your auctions on our marketplaces. You get to keep 100% of what your items sell for. LocalAuctions.com charges a 15% buyer's fee to winning buyers. This covers the cost of the software, payment processing and the help we give you so you don't have to pay for it. No more paying crazy fees to other platforms. Start using LocalAuctions.com to run your online auctions. Give us a call today for a free evaluation, we are here to help in anyway we can!
No Dealer Costs. No Hidden Fees.
Plus... Get These Added Perks When You Become an Independent Dealer:
Full Access to Our Auction Staffing Platform
If you are short handed or don't have enough available labor for your auctions, visit AuctionCrew.com. We work with hundreds of auction professionals all across the U.S. to help with every aspect of the auction process. From inventory and photography, to moving and loadout, we got you covered.
Full Access to Our In-House Marketing Agency
Our in-house marketing team is the best in the business! They have decades of combined experience marketing live and online auctions, liquidations, and asset sales throughout the U.S. From social, digital and online marketing to signage, mailouts and brochures, our team will help with any aspect of your auction marketing.
Full Access to Our In-House Web Development Team
Need custom features or designs? How about help incorporating your auctions into your website? Our web development team can help you with setting up your auction page, incorporating your auctions on your website, or can even build you a brand new site. We also do work on ecommerce integrations & inventory management.
Why Choose LocalAuctions.com as Your Auction Platform?
State of the Art Software & IT Support
Our software is built in the cloud, accessible everywhere, and can handle any type of auction, both live and online.
Flexible Programs & No Commitment
Our programs are flexible, customizable and scalable. Your company, your data and no long term contracts.
Full Access to Our Marketing Team
Tap into our in-house marketing team to help market your auctions to local & national buyers.
Dedicated Support When You Need It
We provide auction support to all of our clients. From processing, setup, payments & IT, we got you covered!
Get More Exposure For Your Sales With Local Auctions & Our Family of Marketplaces!
LocalAuctions.com is a family of over 15 auction marketplaces ranging in categories from cars and equipment to inventory and estates. Each marketplace is designed to more efficiently target the correct buyers based on interests and demographics. LocalAuctions.com is a collection of all auctions from every marketplace in one, easy to use site. When you use the LocalAuctions.com software for your auctions, you can list your sales on any of our marketplaces, giving you maximum exposure for your sale on the macro and micro levels. No other platform or software even comes close to what LocalAuctions.com has to offer!
Need More Help With Your Auctions? Check Out Our Full Service Options
We Provide Full Service and Self Service Programs!
Ready To Become an Independent Dealer? Have More Questions?
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