Auction Marketer vs ContactBuilder
Both are listed under Auctions & New Homes. Everything below is drawn from each provider's own published material.
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Auction Marketer
Back-office and bidding software for auction houses, covering cataloguing, live and timed bidding, vendor payouts and commission tracking, with a property auction line that integrates listings out to Rightmove and Zoopla.
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ContactBuilder
Cloud-based CRM and ERP platform for UK housebuilders and housing associations, managing plots, leads, sales progression and aftercare from one system.
At a glance
| Attribute | Auction Marketer | ContactBuilder |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Auctions & New Homes | Auctions & New Homes |
| Pricing model | Quote on request | Quote on request |
| Pricing | Not publicly disclosed — pay-as-you-go, licensed and bespoke editions, quote on request | Not publicly disclosed — quote-based |
| Sold to | Independent agents, Corporate & enterprise | New-build & developers, Corporate & enterprise, Independent agents |
| Founded | Not disclosed | 2008 |
| Headquarters | Northampton, England | Rugeley, England |
| Market | Not disclosed | UK & Ireland only |
Capabilities
Only Auction Marketer (7)
- Live webcast bidding
- Timed online auctions
- Cataloguing and lot management
- Vendor payouts and commission tracking
- Rightmove and Zoopla listing integration
- DVLA data integration for vehicle lots
- Payment processor integration
Only ContactBuilder (8)
- Development and plot management
- Lead and contact lifecycle management
- Reservations and sales progression tracking
- Options and extras management
- Online charges and payments
- Customer portal
- Online forms and e-signing
- Reporting and dashboards