4Bids
For the last year or so, clients have been asking if we can provide a secure online bidding platform. In response, the Design Bricks team, over the last 6 months, has been developing 4Bids and we are please to announce this is now enabled on all our sites launched after October 2018.
Moving forward all Estate Agent sites will have this feature included as standard.
We’ve also been speaking to current users of the various bidding platforms out there and in response to this feedback 4Bids will be different:
- The bidding will be a function of the agent’s own site, so users won’t be taken to another site with properties from other agents.
- We won’t be asking for a cut of your commission, just a small fee per property. This fee will be invoiced on a per property basis allowing agents to include this charge as part of the vendor’s marketing plan
Simple and adaptable bidder verification will be included, email notifications, along with other controls to ensure Agents, Vendors and Bidders all have a great experience.
Interested? Let us know and we will keep you updated with our progress!
Table of contents
Introduction
4Bids is a bidding module from the Design Bricks team at 4Property. Transform your business into a true 24/7 operation, taking bids via mobile and desktop any time of the day or night.
4Bids is a truly integrated module, with all bidding taking place within your own website and putting the agent fully in control of all stages with simple to use and flexible options and notifications.
4Bids has been designed to be as simple and transparent as possible:
- Simple bidder verification process
- Agent and verified bidders notified of all bids
- Full bidding logs to meet PSRA regulations
- Agent retains option to accept bids from other sources
- Email all bidders quickly with important notifications (e.g. “Full & Final Offers”)
- Full flexibility to set deadlines for bidding process
4Bids: Agent Setup
Learn how to customise your 4Bids module, enable bidding for your properties, verify users and manage the bidding process.
4Bids: User Setup
Learn how to create an account, upload documents and get verified for the bidding process.
System/CMS Requirements
Don’t know what system/CMS you have?
WordPress 5.7+PHP 7+
Non-property WordPress theme
(some WordPress or ThemeForest themes come equipped with property management features, rendering the plugin invalid, e.g. Javo Theme, WP Property, WP Real Estate, Realty, Residence, Houzez and more)