Software selection guide

Auction Software with Buyer's Premium

Configure premium defaults and sale settings, calculate invoice amounts, display receipt line items, report totals, and control refund treatment.

Who this page is for

Choose software around the work your team performs

Auction companies charging a buyer fee. This guide highlights the operational tools and records that support their daily work.

Pay particular attention to consistent buyer premium handling.

Built around complete records

ClerkStation connects daily staff activity to the financial and operational records needed after checkout. That helps companies review what happened, correct authorized mistakes, prepare reports, and complete seller payouts without rebuilding the sale in another system.

Feature fit

Capabilities to include in your evaluation

A useful comparison should follow records through the complete workflow rather than checking isolated feature labels.

  • Buyer and bidder registration
  • Company-specific bidder numbers
  • Tax-exempt documentation
  • Purchase and invoice history
  • Payment and receipt records
  • Bidder agreements
  • Role-based staff access
  • Optional Buyer Portal

Pricing simplicity

ClerkStation Core is $50 per month

The core subscription is designed for one company account and includes the operational platform. Buyer Portal, Consignor Portal, and e-signature services are optional. Payment processing, hardware, messaging, storage, and other external services may have separate costs.

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Workflow fit

Keep different sale types clearly separated

Auction, Estate Sale / Buy Now, Hybrid Auction plus Buy Now, and Consignment Shop workflows use purpose-specific screens while retaining accurate company records. Staff access can be limited to the areas they use.

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Why ClerkStation

One platform for every way your company sells

ClerkStation gives companies one approachable system for live auction work, fixed-price estate sales, consignment retail, buyer and consignor records, payments, settlements, documents, and reporting.

Before moving platforms, review your online bidding strategy, hardware, payment processing, data migration, service terms, and support requirements.

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Frequently asked questions

Questions about Auction Software with Buyer's Premium

Who is this ClerkStation guide for?

Auction companies charging a buyer fee. The guide covers the workflows, records, and controls most relevant to their operations.

How much is ClerkStation Core?

ClerkStation Core starts at $50 per month for one company account. Optional portals and e-signature services can be added as needed.

Are Buyer and Consignor Portals required?

No. Core buyer, consignor, auction, POS, payment, receipt, report, and settlement workflows operate without portal add-ons.

Can ClerkStation support different selling methods?

Yes. ClerkStation has clearly separated Auction, Estate Sale / Buy Now, Hybrid Auction plus Buy Now, and Consignment Shop workflows, subject to the features enabled for the company.

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