Outsourcing an auction department can be an effective way to power up your sales. By having access to a diverse range of buyers and a whole host of other benefits, this can be an ideal way to leverage industry expertise and generate another stream of revenue without requiring overtime from your agents. Choosing to partner with an auction house is a decision that should be made with diligence, which is why we’ve created this advice hub to equip you with everything you need to know about becoming a partner.
While we’ve included useful guides suited to potential partners below, if you’re looking for some further advice that isn’t covered in our hub, you can contact us by calling 0800 046 5454 or by emailing enquiries@sdlauctions.co.uk. A member of our team will reach out to you shortly to answer any questions you may have.
Insights and guides for partners
Whether you’re brand new to the concept of buying a property at auction and need an introduction to the benefits, processes and considerations, or you’ve already got some familiarity with auctions and need a specific area explained in more detail, check out our easy-to-follow guides below.
POW_R up your estate agency business with smart auction sales
Learn more about our exclusive POW_R tool which can help you to create a long-term and sustainable sales plan, identifying properties in your stock that would be best sold at auction
Benefits of estate agents partnering with an auctioneer
One of the most important aspects of becoming a partner is finding out what incentives there are for you and your agents
How to explain auction prices to sellers
We help estate agents by providing and explaining alternative selling routes for clients looking for quick and efficient ways to sell their property
A guide for auction partners on how to refer a lead
Learn how our SDL Property Auctions partners can refer a lead to us with our simple step-by-step guide and discover tools to help you increase your auction sales.
Keep the sales flowing: how to save a withdrawal
Discover how to save a seller from withdrawing their property from the market by using auction as an alternative with our expert tips and advice.
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If you’re looking for further information, our blog pages are regularly updated with partner news which you can find here.
Auction partner FAQs
If you want simple and straightforward answers to your questions, you can view our auction partner FAQs. Whether you want to know how to become one of our partners, how much commission you can earn, or what being a partner entails, you can check to see if your questions have been answered on our dedicated page.
Additionally, if you already know you want to become a partner, you can submit a form on our main partner’s page and one of our team members will be in touch with you shortly.