Everything you need to know about using HearIt.
The Auctions page lists all active music rights auctions. You don't need an account to browse.
At the top of the Auctions page you'll find two rows of filter buttons:
Selected filters light up with a gold border. You can combine multiple Talents and Genres to narrow results.
The search box finds auctions by keyword across titles, descriptions, and artist names. You can combine search with the filter buttons. Leave everything blank and click Search to view all auctions. Click Clear to reset.
Each card shows a thumbnail, title, artist, rights percentage, starting price, and a live countdown timer. Cards with a gold note symbol have an audio preview — hover to listen. Click any card to see the full detail page.
To bid on auctions or list your own music rights, you'll need a HearIt account.
Once logged in, click My Account in the navigation bar to access your member page.
Upload profile images (400 x 400 pixels). You can have multiple images and select which one is active.
Your member page shows your active bids, your auction listings, and any successful auctions in escrow.
Any HearIt member can list music rights for auction.
Upload up to 4 images (400 x 400 pixels) — album art, promotional images, etc. The first image becomes the thumbnail. You can also upload a 30-second audio preview (MP3, 5 MB max) to give potential bidders a taste of the music.
When ready, click Submit for Review. You'll need a title, description, rights percentage, starting price, dates, at least one talent, one genre, and one image. An administrator will review and you'll be notified by email.
HearIt uses a proprietary bidding algorithm that considers multiple factors to create fair outcomes for all participants.
Your raw bid amount is adjusted by a multiplier based on factors like your bidding history and account age. This "effective bid" determines ranking. The system is designed to give newer members a fair shot against established bidders.
A bid placed within the final 60 seconds of an auction extends the end time by 60 seconds, giving all bidders a fair chance to respond.
When the countdown reaches zero, the auction closes automatically. The highest effective bid wins. An administrator reviews and settles the auction, then both buyer and seller are notified with next steps.
When an auction is settled as successful, HearIt creates an escrow transaction to protect both parties.
You'll receive an email with deposit instructions for the HearIt escrow account at First Northern Bank of Wyoming. Include the reference number provided so your payment can be matched. You can track the escrow status anytime via the link in your email or from your member page.
Your email will include a payout breakdown: the winning bid amount, the 10% HearIt platform fee, and your net payout. Once the buyer's payment is verified, you'll be notified to begin the intellectual property transfer.
Shorties are free, royalty-free MP3 tracks available for anyone to download and use in social media content. No account required. Hover over the Shorties button in the navigation bar for a random preview.
Music rights represent ownership in an original piece of music. When you purchase music rights, you acquire a percentage of ownership as specified by the seller, which can include royalty rights, licensing rights, or other forms of ownership.
The percentage indicates what portion of the rights is being offered. For example, "25% rights" means the seller is auctioning a quarter ownership stake in that piece of music.
No. Anyone can browse auctions, view details, listen to audio previews, and download Shorties without an account. You only need an account to bid or list.
HearIt charges a 10% fee on successful auction sales. This is deducted from the winning bid before the seller payout is calculated.
All images — profile photos and auction images — must be exactly 400 x 400 pixels.
You can only edit auctions in Draft status. Once submitted for review or approved, the listing is locked. Contact us if changes are needed to an active auction.
If the highest bid doesn't meet the seller's reserve price, the administrator can settle the auction as "Reserve Not Met" and no sale takes place.