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Some properties need to sell fast. Some vendors need certainty over process. The modern method of auction delivers both - and iamsold is the UK's largest provider of exactly that.

iamsold is the UK's largest residential property auction company and the number one online property auctioneer. The modern method of auction gives estate agents a powerful additional route to market - delivering faster sales, greater transparency, and more competitive bidding for the right properties.

No.1
No.1 UK
Largest residential auction provider in the UK
MMoA
Modern method
Modern method of auction for residential properties
Fast
Faster sales
Typical 56-day completion from reservation
Agent
Agent partner
White-label auction service under your brand
The limitations of the traditional sale route

Not every property suits the traditional open market process. Not every vendor can afford to wait.

Estate agents who only offer one route to market are leaving a significant proportion of their vendor base underserved. Properties that have failed on the open market, vendors who need to sell quickly, and properties in unusual condition or ownership situations all benefit from an auction route that the traditional sale process cannot deliver.

"We have a property that has been on the market for six months with no offers."

Properties that have stalled on the traditional market are often well-suited to the modern method of auction. Transparent bidding can generate competitive interest from buyers who were put off by the conventional negotiation process.

"A vendor needs to sell in eight weeks due to probate and cannot risk a sale falling through."

The modern method of auction provides a reservation fee that gives both parties financial commitment from day one. The 56-day completion timeline gives probate vendors the certainty a traditional sale cannot guarantee.

"We are losing instructions to agents who offer auction as an additional service."

Adding the modern method of auction to your route-to-market offering makes your agency more competitive for vendors who have already considered auction or who have been recommended it by their solicitor.

"Our agency does not have the expertise or systems to run auctions in-house."

iamsold operates as a white-label partner - handling all the auction mechanics, bidding platform, and transaction management while your agency retains the client relationship and earns the referral income.

How iamsold works for estate agents

Six ways iamsold extends your route-to-market and generates additional revenue for your agency.

iamsold operates as a partner to estate agencies - providing the auction infrastructure, the technology, and the transaction management while your agency retains the client relationship.

1

White-label auction service

iamsold provides a fully white-labelled auction service under your agency's brand. Your vendor experiences a seamless process; iamsold handles the bidding platform, legal packs, and transaction management in the background.

2

Online bidding platform

The iamsold online bidding platform enables competitive bidding from registered buyers anywhere in the UK. Transparent, real-time bidding creates urgency and competition that the traditional closed-offer process cannot replicate.

3

Modern method of auction process

The modern method of auction generates a reservation fee from the winning buyer, providing financial commitment from both parties. The reservation period gives both vendor and buyer the time needed to complete legal searches and finance arrangements.

4

Legal pack preparation support

iamsold supports the preparation of the legal pack that buyers review before bidding. A comprehensive legal pack reduces the risk of post-auction queries and accelerates the conveyancing process.

5

Trained auction specialists

iamsold's team of auction specialists support your agency through the auction process - from assessing suitability of a property for auction to guiding vendors through the bidding day experience.

6

Agent fee and revenue structure

Estate agents partnering with iamsold earn referral income from the auction process. The commercial structure is transparent and designed to make the modern method of auction financially attractive as an additional route to market.

Getting started with iamsold as an auction partner

Five steps from your first auction property to a fully integrated auction service in your agency.

Partnering with iamsold does not require auction expertise from your team. The process is designed to work alongside your existing estate agency operation.

1

Agent partnership registration

Register your agency as an iamsold partner. The process covers the commercial structure, your team's responsibilities, and how the auction process integrates with your existing sales workflow.

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Identify suitable properties

Work with iamsold to identify properties in your current portfolio that are good candidates for the modern method of auction - failed listings, probate properties, unusual properties, or vendors who need speed and certainty.

3

Vendor consultation

iamsold's specialists support your agency in consulting with vendors about the auction route - explaining the modern method, the reservation fee structure, and the timeline to completion.

4

Property listed and marketed for auction

The property is marketed across iamsold's platform and your own channels. iamsold handles the legal pack preparation and buyer registration process.

5

Auction day and completion

Bidding opens online. The highest bid above the reserve price wins. The reservation fee is collected. Your agency earns its fee. iamsold manages the post-auction transaction through to completion.

The Kerfuffle member offer

Kerfuffle members get a partnership conversation with iamsold covering the commercial structure and your first potential auction properties.

iamsold works with estate agencies of all sizes across the UK. Kerfuffle members get a direct conversation to assess which properties in their current portfolio could benefit from the auction route.

What Kerfuffle members get

  • Portfolio review to identify properties suitable for the modern method of auction
  • Commercial structure breakdown for the agent partnership
  • Demonstration of the iamsold online bidding platform
  • Vendor consultation support for your first auction properties
  • Kerfuffle account manager introduction to the iamsold partnership team
Kerfuffle member route

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Your terms, reviewed before you sign

Partnership
Revenue share - earn from every auction sale

iamsold operates on a partnership revenue share model for estate agents. The commercial structure is fully transparent and discussed before any commitment is made.

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See how the modern method of auction works - from property assessment to vendor consultation to bidding day.

A practical walkthrough of iamsold's auction process covering property suitability assessment, the vendor consultation, legal pack preparation, the online bidding platform, and how the agent fee structure works.

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We had a probate property that had been on the market for four months with no offers. iamsold ran the auction in three weeks, generated competitive bidding from six registered buyers, and completed within 56 days. The vendor was delighted, we earned our fee, and our landlord client who had referred the instruction was impressed.
Partner, independent estate agency West Midlands
Frequently asked questions

What estate agents ask about the modern method of auction.

What is the difference between the modern method of auction and a traditional auction?
Traditional auctions exchange legally binding contracts on the fall of the gavel with immediate 10% deposit and a 28-day completion. The modern method of auction generates a reservation fee on the winning bid and gives both parties up to 56 days to exchange and complete, allowing time for mortgage finance and legal work.
Which types of property are best suited to the auction route?
Properties that benefit most from the auction route include failed traditional market listings, probate properties, properties in unusual condition, investment properties, unusual tenures, and any situation where the vendor prioritises speed and certainty over maximising the final price.
Do we need to do anything differently with our vendors?
The vendor consultation is slightly different for the auction route - there is more to explain about the reservation fee, the timeline, and how bidding works. iamsold provides specialists to support these conversations until your team is confident handling them independently.
How does iamsold handle the bidding process?
iamsold's online bidding platform manages all aspects of buyer registration, identity verification, and bidding. Your agency is notified of the result. iamsold manages the post-auction transaction through to exchange and completion.
Can we run the iamsold auction under our own agency brand?
Yes. iamsold operates as a white-label partner for estate agencies. Your vendor sees your brand throughout. iamsold handles the infrastructure and transaction management in the background.
How do we access the Kerfuffle member partnership conversation?
Book through this page and your Kerfuffle account manager will introduce you to the iamsold partnership team for a commercial discussion.
About iamsold

The UK's largest residential property auction company - delivering speed and certainty.

iamsold is the UK's largest residential auction provider and the number one online property auctioneer. They pioneered and developed the modern method of auction as an accessible route to market for residential properties - combining the competitive bidding of traditional auction with the extended completion timeline that buyers and vendors need to arrange finance and legal work. iamsold partners with estate agencies across the UK to extend their route-to-market capability without requiring any in-house auction expertise.

No.1
Largest residential auction provider in the UK
56 days
Typical completion timeline from reservation
MMoA
Pioneered the modern method of auction
UK-wide
Covering estate agency partners across the country
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Not every vendor needs the slowest route to market. iamsold gives your agency a faster, more certain alternative.

The modern method of auction extends your route-to-market without adding operational complexity. One conversation with Kerfuffle to explore the partnership.

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