Frequently Asked Questions.

DomainBrokers.com is a professional domain broker that facilitates the sale of premium domain names between domain owners and buyers. Over the years, DomainBrokers.com has securely brokered millions of dollars worth of premium domain names.

Please click on a topic below to find a selection of frequently asked questions:

 

 

 

Working With DomainBrokers.com

  1. How do I submit an offer on a domain name that is brokered with DomainBrokers.com?
  2. I registered for an account, how long will it take to receive a response?
  3. Can I buy a domain name listed with DomainBrokers.com anywhere else?
  4. Can I liaise directly with the domain owner of the domain name?
  5. How much should I offer for the domain name I want?
  6. If my first offer is declined, will I have an opportunity to increase my offer?
  7. What happens after the owner and I come to an agreement?
  8. What are my payment options?
  9. Is Escrow.com secure and reliable?
  10. Are there ongoing responsibilities and costs associated with buying a domain name?
  11. Can I get a domain name for less than $500 from DomainBrokers.com?
  12. Do you provide stats for domain names under your brokerage?
  13. Is financing available?
  14. How does Domainbrokers.com get paid?
  15. What if I have more questions which are not covered by your FAQ?

 

 

Q: How do I submit an offer on the domain name DomainBrokers.com is brokering?
 A: For any names DomainBrokers.com is brokering, just create an account and we'll correspond with you every step of the way.

 

Q: I registered for an account, how long will it take to receive a response?
A: We try to respond to each inquiry within three business days.

 

Q: Can I buy a domain name listed with DomainBrokers.com anywhere else?
 A: Domain names are exclusively listed with DomainBrokers.com and are unavailable for purchase elsewhere.

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Q: Can I liaise directly with the owner of the domain name?
 A: No. DomainBrokers.com has been contracted by the domain owner to facilitate the transaction of their assets on their behalf.

 

Q: How much should I offer for the domain name I want?
A: DomainBrokers.com has set a system-wide minimum bid of $500 for all offers, however some domain owners have set higher minimum bids on preferred and/or higher valued assets. You may receive an e-mail from DomainBrokers.com notifying you that your initial offer did not reach the minimum threshold set by the domain owner. We will happily recommend a price range that may be more acceptable.

 

Q: If my first offer is declined, will I have an opportunity to increase my offer?
A: It is ultimately up to the domain owner to decide if they want to pursue negotiations and this decision is often made on a case-by-case basis. The domain owner will let us know if they wish to continue. There are times, however, when a domain owner may instruct us to stop further negotiations. If this occurs, we will notify you as soon as possible.

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Q: What happens after the owner and I come to an agreement?
A: Once an agreement is made, DomainBrokers.com will partner with Escrow.com to facilitate payment and domain transfer. We will guide you through the entire process until you have the domain name in your possession. Please note that the buyer is responsible for all escrow fees. For more information on the escrow process, Click Here. For more on the domain transfer process click here.

 

Q: What are my payment options?
 A: Escrow.com accepts payment in the following forms:

  • Wire transfer
  • Credit card*
  • Paypal*
  • Money Order*
  • Check*
*Some restrictions apply. Subject to approval.

 

Q: Is Escrow.com secure and reliable?
 A: Yes, Escrow.com is a trusted third party that collects, holds and disburses funds according to buyer and seller instructions. All services offered by Escrow.com are provided by a licensed and regulated escrow company.

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Q: Are there ongoing responsibilities and costs associated with buying a domain name?
A: As the buyer, you are responsible for transferring ownership of your new domain name. This is done by ensuring that your contact information is correctly listed in the Whois database. Also, in addition to the one-time price you pay to acquire your new domain name, you will be responsible for paying its annual registration fee. While Registrars are, by law required to attempt to contact you prior to a registration lapse, it is your responsibility to ensure the registration fee is paid on time.

 

Q: Can I get a domain name for less than $500 from DomainBrokers.com?
 A: DomainBrokers.com has set a system-wide minimum bid of $500 for all offers. While some domain owners have set higher minimum bids on preferred and/or higher valued assets, domain names on our platform will rarely sell for less than $500. You may receive an e-mail from DomainBrokers.com notifying you that your initial offer did not reach the minimum threshold set by the domain owner. If this occurs, we will happily recommend a price range that may be more acceptable.

 

Q: Do you provide stats for domain names under your brokerage?
 A: No. Domainbrokers.com is not at liberty to shareIt is up to the domain owner's discretion if they want to provide a buyer with stats. Typically owners do not release traffic or revenue numbers for their names.

 

Q: Is financing available?
 A: This is available solely at the discretion of the domain owner. Financing is dependent on the size of the down payment and restrictions regarding use of the name and where it can be registered are usually applied. Please ask for more details.

 

Q: How does Domainbrokers.com get paid?
 A: Domainbrokers.com is compensated by the domain seller only once the sale has closed. The buyer is responsible for transfer costs to move the domain to their registrar of choice and all transaction fees at Escrow.com. To calculate escrow fees click here.

 

Q: What if I have more questions which are not covered by your FAQ?
A: If you are a serious buyer with a DomainBrokers.com account, we will be more than happy to address your questions via your account.

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The Value Of Domain Names

  1. What is a premium, generic domain name?
  2. Why are premium domain names considered to be so valuable?
  3. How much can I expect to pay for a premium domain?

 

 

Q: What is a premium, generic domain name?
 A: Premium, generic domain names are high-value domains that have been previously registered. They are often popular terms, easy to remember, have strong branding potential and attract natural type-in traffic. To learn more about premium, generic domain names, click here.

 

Q: Why are premium domain names considered to be so valuable?
A: Domains that are considered to be “premium” have the most marketing potential. Due to their short and memorable nature, many already receive significant type-in traffic. Your organization can utilize this established presence and existing traffic to attract customers, build your brand and gain credibility as an industry leader. For examples of companies who have done this, click here.

 

Q: How much can I expect to pay for a premium domain?
 A: While the selling price for domains on the DomainBrokers.com platform is ultimately up to the domain owner, prices for premium, generic domain names are often based on factors such as brandability, character length, its TLD, traffic and economic trends. Prices vary from a few thousand to millions of dollars (click here to see a sample of the most expensive domain names sold on the Internet).

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The Escrow Process

DomainBrokers.com practices quick and secure third party closing procedures over the Internet through Escrow.com. With this process, both the seller's domain name and the buyer's money are protected until the transaction is complete. The entire process typically takes between 5 to 10 business days with much of the time depending on the buyer's quick payment to Escrow.com and their chosen Registrar's turnaround time when transferring the domain.

  1. How does it work?

 

 

Q: How does it work?

  1. DomainBrokers.com initiates the online escrow process with Escrow.com (The buyer's email address used for the DomainBrokers.com account will be submitted to Escrow.com).
  2. Escrow.com emails the buyer with a request to sign up and agree to the terms of the transaction.
  3. The buyer sends payment to Escrow.com for the agreed purchase price plus the escrow fee. To calculate your escrow Fee, go to https://www.Escrow.com/support/calculator.asp
  4. Once payment has been received in full, Escrow.com contacts DomainBrokers.com to initiate the domain name transfer process. (See 'The domain name transfer process' below for information on transferring your new domain name).
  5. DomainBrokers.com instructs the seller's Registrar to unlock the domain name. (See 'The domain name transfer process' for information on transferring your new domain name).
  6. Escrow.com informs the buyer once the name is unlocked and the buyer, in turn, requests a domain transfer via the seller's Registrar. (See 'The domain name transfer process' for information on transferring your new domain name).
  7. The seller's Registrar transfers the domain name to the buyer's Registrar to complete the transfer. (See 'The domain name transfer process' for information on transferring your new domain name).
  8. The buyer confirms control of the domain name with Escrow.com.
  9. Escrow.com releases the sales proceeds to DomainBrokers.com.

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The Domain Name Transfer Process

A domain transfer is the transfer of a domain name from one Registrar (seller's Registrar) to another (buyer's Registrar). A Registrar is responsible for the management of your domain records. All ICAAN-Accredited Registrars abide by ICAAN's domain name transfer policy.

Once Escrow.com has confirmed receipt of your payment, you can begin the domain name transfer process which is fairly simple and usually completed within 10 days.

  1. Steps for a successful domain transfer.
  2. When a domain transfer will not occur.

 

 

Steps for a successful domain transfer:

  1. Escrow.com receives payment from the buyer for the domain name and contacts DomainBrokers.com to initiate the domain transfer process. (See 'The escrow process' for information on the payment process).
  2. The buyer receives an email from the seller's Registrar which contains login and password information to access the domain at the seller's Registrar. It also contains an authorization code to assist the buyer in transferring the domain to their new Registrar.
    *It is imperative that the buyer respond to all emails from the seller's Registrar in order to complete the transaction.
  3. The buyer applies for a transfer trough their chosen Registrar, using the authorization code received from the seller's Registrar. Most Registrars have an option called 'Transfer domain' which will enable you to request the domain transfer through your account.
  4. Upon receiving the email notification, the administrator of your domain has five days to agree to accept the transfer.
    *It is important that the buyer ensure all of their contact information in the domain records is updated and valid.

 

When a domain transfer will not occur:

  1. Your domain happens to be involved in a legal dispute.
  2. You are facing bankruptcy.
  3. The domain name has not been registered for a minimum of 60 days.
  4. The domain is locked, inactive, or in the process of being deleted or redeemed.
  5. The administrator does not accept the transfer within five days.

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