eBid Storage Auctions has launched an online platform for self-storage lien sales that allows for real-time, cloud-driven bidding from buyers using Web and mobile devices. Online auctions are becoming an efficient way to sell defaulted self-storage units, according to a company release. The platform also benefits facility operators in the form of increased auction participation, the release stated.

"Holding these auctions online just makes sense. Storage operators get visitors to their auctions for days or weeks, receive more bids, and the whole process runs predictably regardless of local weather or other factors," said Jamie Rolewicz, president.

eBid is working with operators to create platform features that streamline the online-auction process, according to the release. "Auction bidders need the ability to bid on their auctions from anywhere, and we're excited to bring our mobile solution to market,” said Peter Allen, co-founder and chief technology officer. "These types of innovations will drive further adoption of the online storage-auction model among the top self-storage operators in the country.”

Based in Charlotte, N.C., eBid has completed auctions for local self-storage operators and plans to expand to other regions in 2015. The company is offering introductory pricing that allows operators to try the platform at no cost.

"We're very driven to create value for storage operators by providing advanced user and account management, auction management, enterprise reporting and even integrations when needed," Allen said.

eBid was founded by self-storage industry veterans and a technology entrepreneur, according to the release.

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