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Get The Perfect Domain.

How a Private Domain Name Acquisition Works.

1. Inquire

Ask us about a domain name.

2. Explore

We explore the domain name.

3. Strategy

We recommend a budget and strategy.

4. Engagement

You engage us formally.

5. Acquisition

We acquire the domain name.

A Proven Process.

Hiring the right domain name broker is a big commitment. While the basic transaction (money for a domain name) sounds simple, the process is often a lot more difficult than it sounds.

You need a partner who understands domain name registries, domain name registrars, geographical extension requirements, domain name transfer rules, how to maintain privacy from public WHOIS api’s, what kind of WHOIS privacy is really private and so much more.

Factor in the wonderfully various personalities of domain name owners, how they prefer payments, email and website transition periods, how to transition email and website questions, contractual terms which understand digital assets and… the list goes on.

Anybody can buy a domain, but not anybody can do it right.

At NameCorp, our team has been involved with over $100,000,000 in acquisitions so we have a process that works. The process (most of the time) looks like this:

Inquiry: We are asked to explore a domain name acquisition (no contract at this point).
Explore: We explore the current ownership of a domain name to see if there is a willing seller and what possible price point is desired.
Recommendation: We present and discuss a strategy recommendation based on the information found during the exploration period.
Engagement: We execute an agreement to proceed with an acquisition.
Offer: If terms and price work, we then execute a purchase ad sale contract with the seller.
Closing: We use trusted third-party escrow to facilitate the funding and transfer of the transaction.
Possession: We transfer and assign the domain name to you.

If this is you first time privately acquiring a domain name, it’s important to understand almost every transaction has unique elements. The following are some frequently asked questions about private domain name acquisitions.

FAQ

What is the minimum budget required?Alan Dunn2020-12-09T07:30:50+00:00

What is the minimum budget required?

We have no set minimum budget requirement for domain name acquisitions.

However, the budget must provide for a reasonable chance of success.

For example, if you are trying to acquire a one-word .com for $1,000 then we (and likely every other broker) will pass.

Typically we provide a recommended budget based on the domain name’s profile and then you can decide whether to engage us or not.

What is a domain name buy service?Alan Dunn2020-12-09T07:30:50+00:00

What is a domain name buy service?

A domain name buy service (also called a domain name acquisition service) is where you engage a professional domain name broker to acquire a domain name.

Essentially, choosing a domain broker is like hiring a real estate agent to buy a home, an architect to design a home, or a wedding planner to create the perfect third wedding.

Good domain name brokers understand the many nuances of acquiring a domain name including:

Best strategies towards a successful acquisition
Contractual needs
Transitional questions
Offer strategies
And much more…

If you are starting a new company, launching a new brand or simply want to acquire a domain name for another reason, then consider adding a domain name professional to your team.

Very few domain brokers have long, successful track records.

We do.

How do I pay for a domain name?Alan Dunn2020-12-09T07:30:50+00:00

How do I pay for a domain name?

We use trusted third party escrow services for most transactions. These services include licensed escrow services and attorneys.

The exact details for payment will depend on the terms of an acquisition and parties involved.

For many trusted clients we also offer credit card and cryptocurrency (BTC, BCH or ETH) payment options.

How can I acquire an expired domain name?Alan Dunn2020-12-09T07:30:50+00:00

How can I acquire an expired domain name?

The domain you want is expiring so it’s natural to think “Great, I will register the domain name when it expires”.

Sorry, if the domain name of interest is any good you likely have zero chance of getting it alone.

The domain name aftermarket is a billion-dollar industry. Hundreds of companies (and individuals) have spent millions and millions of dollars building technology to catch domain names milliseconds after they become available.

Some expired domains never even make it to general availability but go directly to auction.

The expiring domain name sector is probably the most fascinating and consistently profitable (by measure of ROI) area of domain names in general.

The odds of catching a domain name depends on factors such as:

What registrar the domain name is registered?
What technology you are using to “catch” the domain?
What status the domain is in? – expiration is not the only stage
and so much more.

Connect with us today and learn about more acquiring an expired domain name. We literally catch them all the time.

How long does it take to acquire a domain name?Alan Dunn2020-12-09T07:30:50+00:00

How long does it take to acquire a domain name?

Good question.

Every domain name acquisition is different.

While many acquisitions take only a few days (from the time terms are agreed), others may take weeks or months. Some domains have even taken years to acquire. Ask Elon Musk – it took him almost 11 years to acquire Tesla.com

The most common elements contributing to timing of an acquisition are:

Who owns the domain name.
The number of owners of the domain.
Is the domain listed for sale?
Is the owner using the domain?
Does the owner have email attached to the domain?
Who is representing the owner?
The technical resources of the owner (for transitioning current use)
And much more.

Connect with us today to learn more about our private domain name acquisition service.

A domain name is not in use – How can I acquire it?Alan Dunn2020-12-09T07:30:50+00:00

A domain name is not in use – How can I acquire it?

The comment we most frequently hear is “the domain name is not in use”.

What exactly is use?

Take for example the domain name LuxuryHotels.com – Marriott owns this domain name and, for years, it didn’t resolve. Would this lack of “use” mean they don’t think the domain is valuable?

No. This domain has significant value to a company such as Marriott and maybe it was an internal decision (or simple oversight) not to redirect the domain.

Whether or not the domain name resolves to a website often has very little to do with value. Valid forms of use can include:

Defensive Registrations
Email (domains only used for email)
Internal Resources
IP Protection
Name Servers
and more…

Thousands (and thousands) of great domains do not resolve. It usually doesn’t make them less valuable to the owner.

How much will the domain name cost?Alan Dunn2020-12-09T07:30:50+00:00

How much will the domain name cost?

The cost of a domain name is subject to a number of X factors unique to that particular domain name.

Automated appraisals, and even comparable sales, are often worthless comparison points.

You really need to talk to an expert – The best first step is to contact us.

What information do we need to acquire a domain name?Alan Dunn2020-12-09T07:30:50+00:00

What information do we need to acquire a domain name?

Almost every domain name acquisition starts with one thing – The Domain Name.

We can talk in general about domain name budgets, the acquisition process and other elements. However, knowing what domain name you wish to acquire is the most important place to start.

All transactions have unique X factors such as:

Who owns the domain name?
Why they own the domain name?
When they acquired the domain name?
How they use the domain name?
What other IP is associated with the domain name?
Is there any sentimental value?
How much did they pay for the domain?
and so much more.

Connect with us today and get a strategy recommendation for acquisition.

We are always happy to sign a NDA.

Pro Tip… Tell us any back story. We work for you. The more we know the better.

Do we charge a broker fee upfront?Alan Dunn2020-12-09T07:30:50+00:00

Do we charge a broker fee upfront?

No.

We never charge an upfront fee to explore a domain name acquisition.

Will we sign a NDA?Alan Dunn2020-12-09T07:30:50+00:00

Will we sign a NDA?

Of course.

We can provide a NDA or sign yours.

Note that Brands hire us all the time – sometimes years in advance of launching a product or brand.

We are often part of the confidential naming process.

Brands We Have Worked With.

Clients entrust us with some of their most personal assets. We recognize and value that trust.