Timed auction software for online sales that run on your schedule.
Open and close lots on a set timeline, let soft-close auto-extend protect against sniping, and keep bidders engaged with real-time alerts — all on a branded platform you own, not a marketplace you rent.
A timed auction gives every lot a scheduled open and close time, so bidders participate on their own time across hours or days. It is the most common digital auction format precisely because it removes the need for a live event — buyers bid when it suits them, and the software does the rest.
Unovance Global handles the mechanics that make timed selling work at scale: auto-extend soft close to neutralize last-second sniping, staggered lot closings so a large catalog ends in an orderly sequence, and real-time notifications that pull bidders back at the decisive moment.
It runs on the same ownership-driven platform as the rest of your auctions, which means you keep your brand, your bidder data, and the relationship with every buyer — instead of handing them to a marketplace and renting back access to your own audience.
Everything you need to run scheduled online auctions.
Scheduled open & close
Set the exact date and time each lot opens and closes. Bidders place bids on their own schedule across hours or days — no live broadcast required.
Auto-extend soft close
Any bid placed in the final minutes pushes the close time out, eliminating last-second sniping and letting genuine demand settle the final price.
Staggered lot closings
Close lots in sequence rather than all at once, so bidders can track and re-engage on multiple items without missing the lots they want.
Real-time notifications
Outbid alerts, closing-soon reminders, and won-lot confirmations keep bidders active and pull them back to your branded site at the decisive moment.
Frequently asked questions
What is a timed auction?+
A timed auction is an online sale where each lot has a scheduled open and close time. Bidders submit bids at their convenience during the window rather than in a single live event. It is the most common digital auction format because it removes the need for everyone to be online at the same moment.
How does auto-extend stop last-second sniping?+
When a bid lands in the final minutes of a lot, auto-extend pushes the closing time out by a set interval. The lot only closes once a quiet period passes with no new bids, so the price reflects real demand instead of who clicked fastest at the buzzer.
Can I stagger when lots close?+
Yes. Unovance lets you stagger closings so lots end in sequence — for example one every 30 seconds — instead of all at once. This keeps bidders engaged across a full catalog and prevents the chaos of simultaneous endings.
How is a timed auction different from a webcast auction?+
A timed auction runs over a scheduled window with no live auctioneer, while a webcast auction is a real-time broadcast with live bidding. Both are available on the Unovance platform alongside 22 formats, and you can mix them within the same branded bidder base.
Launch a timed auction platform you own.
See how Unovance Global powers scheduled online auctions with auto-extend, lot staggering, and real-time notifications — under your brand, with your bidder data.