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Sourcing Quality Lots: 7 Creative Strategies to Attract Consignors When You Have No Track Record

Launching an auction house, estate-sale company, or online consignment platform without a track record…

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Setting Your Auction Fee Structure: Proven Pricing Models That Win Clients Without Undervaluing Your Skills

How you structure your fees is one of the most powerful levers you have…

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The 24-Hour Sorting Rule: How to Triage an Entire Household of Assets in a Single Day

If you handle auctions, estate sales, or emergency clean-outs, you’ve likely lived this scenario:…

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10 Proven Facebook Ad Strategies to Drive Off‑Platform Bidders to Your Estate Auction

For estate and collectibles auctioneers, Facebook is still the most reliable way to turn…

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Email Marketing Funnels: How to Build a Subscriber List that Powers Every HiBid Sale

If you run estate auctions on HiBid, you’re already tapping into one of the…

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AI Cataloging with Proxibid: Does it work?

Create auction catalogs for Proxibid in minutes. AuctionWriter’s AI writes titles & descriptions and…

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Emma Bailey: America’s First Woman Auctioneer & Her Legacy

Explore the legacy of Emma Bailey, America’s first woman auctioneer, and learn how her…

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Should You Publish Final Sale Prices?

Publish final sale prices with confidence: learn the benefits and risks of transparency, SEO…

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Do You Need an Auctioneer License? And How to Stay Compliant

Learn when and where you need an auctioneer license in the U.S.—including online auctions.…

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A.I. Cataloging with Auction Flex 360: Does it work?

Discover how AuctionWriter’s AI cataloging integrates with AuctionFlex 360 to reduce catalog prep time, improve…

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Estate Auction Fees (2025 Update): What Every Auction House Should Know

Today’s estate auction fees are a mix of seller commissions, buyer’s premiums, advertising &…

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Can an Auction Be Cancelled? Legal Grounds & Best Practices for Auctioneers

Learn when and how an auction can be cancelled. Explore legality, real-world examples, and…

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