Why Sell With Hotlotz?
Selling with Hotlotz
Start your selling journey with Hotlotz by submitting your items for a complimentary appraisal. Our specialists will be delighted to provide you with an initial assessment to determine if your items are suitable for sale in our online auctions or fixed-price marketplace.
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Local Convenience, Global Reach
We auction your items right here in Singapore, eliminating the need for costly overseas shipping. With our well respected reputation, innovative marketing and best-in-class digital bidding platform, we can ensure your items will get maximum exposure.
Practical, Flexible & Trusted Support
Our friendly team of 20 is dedicated to guiding you through the entire auction process. We specialize in full and partial home contents and estate sales, and can assist you with selling anything from a single item to a large private collection.
The Largest Specialist Team in Singapore
We host over 50 sales each year featuring Asian Works of Art, Jewellery & Watches, Designer & Luxury Fashion, Interiors & Collectibles, Antique Furniture, Peranakan Works of Art, Coins & Banknotes, Fine Art, Fine Wine, and much more.
International Marketing for Every Auction
Our long-standing partnership with thesaleroom.com, the world's largest auction aggregator platform, ensures your items are seen by over 7 million potential buyers monthly, both locally in Singapore and internationally.
Our Approach to Valuation
Expert Physical Appraisal
We take physical custody of every item we sell. This allows our specialists to conduct a comprehensive and detailed assessment to establish critical factors such as authenticity, condition, provenance, and rarity.
Comparative Market Analysis
Our continuous market monitoring is based on analysing recent sale prices and current buyer demand for similar items. We also tap into specialised international databases that track the latest sales results from auctioneers worldwide.
Strategic Market Positioning
To maximize the final sale price within the given timeframe, our strategy relies on three core elements: careful curation, optimal timing, and a strong global marketing campaign. Effective positioning is essential for achieving the best result.
The Selling Process
1. Request a complimentary valuation
Our client services team is on hand to determine the best approach for your specific circumstances. You can request more general information or organise a free appraisal of your items in one of the following ways:
- By Phone: For general information, or to make an appointment with a specialist, call the Auction Administrator on +65 6254 7616.
- By Email or WhatsApp Messenger: Submit images and a written description of your items directly to hello@hotlotz.com, or WhatsApp Messenger +65 8660 3476 (for messages only), and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
- In Person: Bringing your items to the saleroom offers the specialist the opportunity to inspect your item in detail.
- By Private Appointment: Confidential visits to your home can be arranged throughout Singapore for private collections, whole or partial house contents, and estate sales.
2. Consign Your Items
- You have two options when consigning items to us: either deliver them directly to our saleroom, or utilise our in-house collection service, which extends across all of Singapore. A custody receipt will be provided upon our physical acceptance of your items.
- Your items will then be processed and uploaded into your Hotlotz account and we will authenticate, catalogue and photograph them in preparation for sale.
- For each item you will receive an electronic sales contract ahead of the sale, with full details of your items including auction, lot number, catalogue description, and estimate and reserve.
3. After the Auction
Sale results from our auctions are typically available on our website an hour after the auction concludes. Vendors also receive a settlement statement via email when we make payment.
- Payment to vendors is processed via bank transfer. Payments are issued 30 days after the sale date, provided we have received full payment.
- If your lots are unsold, you may either relist them in our Marketplace at a fixed price, re-offer them in an upcoming auction or collect them back.
Transparent Terms
Competitive commission rates
Auction and marketplace options are available
No hidden charges
Consignment fees are clearly outlined upfront
Flexible options
Unsold auction lots can transition to marketplace
Professional handling
Everything is fully insured whilst in our custody
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I send photos of my items via WhatsApp for an appraisal?
Yes, absolutely. WhatsApp is one of the most convenient ways to submit items for a complimentary appraisal. You can send images and a brief written description directly to our WhatsApp number: +65 8660 3476 (for messages only). We will review your submission and respond to you as soon as possible.
How long do items generally stay on sale in the Hotlotz Marketplace?
Our Marketplace items are typically offered for 30 days only. Don't delay, there's only usually one of each item, and it's sold on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis!
I need assistance with a house clearance and would like advice on which items are suitable for auction or marketplace sales and which do not have resale value. Can Hotlotz provide this help?
Typically, yes, we are able to conduct house calls across Singapore, visiting you at your home (or at the residence of a friend or relative you are assisting). To request more general information about our services or to schedule a visit from a specialist, please contact the Auction Administrator at +65 6254 7616.
Do my items need to be physically held by Hotlotz?
Typically, yes. With the exception of fine wine, which requires specific environmental storage, we bring all items to our Singapore saleroom. This allows our specialists to inspect, catalogue, and photograph them, and it also enables us to exhibit them for potential buyers to view.