Real-time bidding
Live bids and current price update instantly for every bidder, no refresh.
Systems we build · Live auctions
Run live auctions
Run live auctions
online, in real time.
Custom live-auction software — real-time bidding events, an auctioneer/admin console, registered bidders and instant updates, built on real experience powering a live auction platform.
Live bidding is a real-time problem
A live auction has to feel instant — bids, current price and “going once” updates need to reach every bidder at the same moment, with no refresh. That’s a different engineering problem from a normal website, and a generic cart can’t do it.
We’ve built and maintained a live auction platform, so we understand the moving parts: an auctioneer console to run the room, registered and approved bidders, live lots and a bidding feed that stays in sync.
What it does
Built to run the room
Auctioneer console
Open and close lots, manage the flow and call the event from one screen.
Registered bidders
Bidder registration, approval and paddles so only vetted buyers bid.
Lots & catalog
Manage lots with photos, descriptions, reserves and increments.
Results & invoicing
Winning bids captured for clearing, results and buyer invoicing.
Hosted & supported
We host and maintain it so it’s solid when the event is live.
Who it’s for
Built for
- Auction houses
- Liquidators & wholesalers
- Charity & fundraising auctions
- Vehicle & equipment auctions
- Collectibles & art
- Anyone running timed selling events
Related work
Commerce & auction experience
Via Trading
A full wholesale-liquidation marketplace where resellers buy overstock and customer returns by the case, pallet or truckload — with a large searchable catalog, multi-currency pricing and customer accounts.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Have you built a live auction system before?
Yes. We have built and maintained a live auction platform, so we know the real-time mechanics — synchronised bids, an auctioneer console, registered bidders and live lot flow.
How “real time” is the bidding?
Bids and the current price update live for all connected bidders without refreshing, so the event feels like a real room. We engineer specifically for that responsiveness.
Can we vet bidders before they join?
Yes. Bidders register and can be approved before they’re allowed to bid, with paddles/IDs tracked through the event.
Does it handle results and invoicing?
Yes. Winning bids are captured so you can produce results and buyer invoices for clearing after the event.
Is this different from an online (timed) auction?
Yes — live auctions are real-time events with an auctioneer; timed online auctions run over hours or days. We build both; see our online auction platform option.