Auction Process: What to Expect

A Transparent, Streamlined Auction Experience from Start to Finish

Whether you’re new to used industrial equipment auctions or a seasoned seller, knowing what to expect makes the process smoother and more successful. At KD Auctions, we provide a clear, step-by-step experience that takes the guesswork out of buying and selling machinery.

From the initial consultation to final equipment removal, our team manages every phase with professionalism, precision, and transparency. Here’s how our auction process works, and what you can expect every step of the way.

Step 1: Auction Planning & Consultation

We begin by reviewing your equipment and understanding your goals. Our specialists will:
– Evaluate your assets and timeline
– Recommend auction structure (online, on-site, hybrid)
– Provide an appraisal or value estimate
– Outline next steps, marketing plan, and timeline

We’ll also confirm important details such as facility access, rigging requirements, and sale terms.

Step 2: Cataloging & Asset Preparation

Once the auction strategy is set, our team handles the following:
– On-site equipment tagging and lot numbering
– High-resolution photos of each item
– Detailed equipment descriptions and specifications
– Grouping assets for optimized sale value

Proper cataloging ensures buyers have the information they need to bid confidently.

Step 3: Marketing & Promotion

Each auction is backed by a custom digital marketing campaign to attract qualified buyers. We promote your auction through:
– Email blasts to our national buyer database
– Paid search and social media ads
– Equipment listing marketplaces and industry directories
– Custom auction landing pages on kdauctions.com

Our goal is to drive high visibility, traffic, and bidding activity.

Step 4: Auction Event

Depending on your setup, the auction may be:
– Timed Online Auction – Bidders place bids over several days
– Live Online Auction – Real-time webcast with auctioneer
– On-Site Auction – Physical event with optional online participation

Our team handles bidder registration, customer support, and sale monitoring throughout the auction.

Step 5: Invoicing, Payment & Removal

After the auction closes:
– Winning bidders are invoiced and payments are collected
– We coordinate buyer pickup, rigging, and logistics
– Your facility is cleared per agreed schedule
– You receive a final reconciliation with all sale details

We handle all the post-auction work, so you don’t have to.

Why Our Auction Process Works

– Fully Managed: We take care of cataloging, marketing, payments, and more
– Wide Reach: Our buyers span every industry and every state
– Compliance & Transparency: Terms are documented and fees are clear
– Experience: We have managed auctions of all sizes and complexities

Whether you’re liquidating a single machine or an entire plant, we ensure a smooth, professional process from day one.

Ready to Plan Your Auction?

Let KD Auctions guide you through a successful auction from start to finish.

– Learn more about our auction services
– Get in touch with our auction team
– Or call us at 480.455.3910 or email service@kdauctions.com

KD Auctions – Used Industrial auction experts you can trust.