Method and system to generate a listing in a network-based commerce system

A machine-readable hardware storage memory tangibly embodying a program of instructions which, when executed by the machine, cause the machine to perform operations comprising:

• receiving a category selection from a seller;
• verifying the category supports automated generation for proposed listings;
• receiving listing identification data from a seller requesting posting of a listing on a network-based commerce system, the listing identification data being used to identify a good or service in the category;
• searching a database of listing data using the listing identification data to locate a plurality of similar listings posted within the network-based commerce system;
• receiving an indication from the seller to select a selected listing from the plurality of similar listings;
• searching the database to locate attribute data;
• providing information to present a preview of the plurality of similar listings and the attribute data to the seller;
• generating a proposed listing to present to the seller, the proposed listing including listing data from the selected similar listing;
• providing information to present a preview of the proposed listing to the seller;
• allowing the seller to modify the listing data in the proposed listing to create the listing;
• and
• posting the listing in a database of the network-based commerce system, the listing, once posted, representing an offering of a good or service for sale.

A network-based commerce system comprising:

• one or more processors and storage configured to:
• receive a category selection from a seller;
• verify the category supports automated generation for proposed listings;
• receive listing identification data from a seller requesting posting of a listing on the network-based commerce system, the listing identification data being used to identify a good or service;
• search a database of listing data using the listing identification data to locate a plurality of similar listings posted within the network-based commerce system;
• search the database to locate attribute data;
• provide information to present the plurality of similar listings and the attribute data to the seller;
• receive an indication from the seller to indicate a selection of a selected listing from the plurality of similar listings;
• generate a proposed listing to present to the seller, the proposed listing including listing data from the selected similar listing;
• provide information to present a preview of the proposed listing to the seller;
• allow the seller to modify the listing data in the proposed listing to create the listing;
• and
• post the listing in a database of the network-based commerce system, the listing, once posted, representing sales offering of the good or service.