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No: we communicate confidentially as long as possible, sometimes throughout the entire process. However if a purchase agreement is acquired, disclosure may occur towards the very end.

Domain extension, domain length, length of registry, commercial viability, other exact match domains with different extensions, existing trademarks preventing historical use of the domain, international search volume, character types in use. Alpha-only or numerical-only domains are generally the highest value.

Absolutely: in fact we recommend a variety of offensive and defensive acquisitions with our standard engagement. A $995 value, absolutely free.

There is no upfront cost, and no cost along the way. If your domain transaction does not happen the engagement will conclude on the 6, 12 or designated term length, in which case there would be no broker fee owed at all. However, contacts that were made by our brokerage team are generally protected for commission purposes for the following 12 months after the term ends: should a transaction occur with them, our commission would still be owed.

No. Transactions are as-is, without warranty. There are no refunds, returns or exchanges once a transaction enters escrow or purchase and sale agreement.

We aim to have these fees split as this is the fairest way to navigate the security escrow provides. It is possible to have either party cover the fee in full.

While this sometimes may need to occur, it generally is reserved for the very late stage of a transaction. We do not recommend speaking directly with the other party as this can risk certain elements of the negotiation, and experienced counterparties can take advantage of you as a result. Your privacy is one of the most powerful things we can help protect during the negotiations.

Only upon the inspection completion period, which is agreed to ahead of funding and usually lasts 1-3 days upon your acceptance of the domain in your account. Funds would be released to the assigned party thereafter.

Yes, and we only use escrow domain name holding service to ensure payments are received on time. Should payments not be paid on time or within the period, escrow will return the domain to the seller and conclude the transaction.

It is possible on a case by case basis, depending on the seller’s willingness, down payment size, timeline to completion, and other related terms.

You see the domain in your registrar account, and you have access and control of the DNS.

For portfolios over $50,000 this is certainly something we can help with. If you are looking to assemble a portfolio, we can assist in this as well.

VPN.com is the #1 broker in the world for 7 and 8 figure transactions. We are here to help on large delicate deals to support your vision, expand your reach and enhance your cash flows.

Anywhere from one week to multiple years. It took us 4 years to acquire vpn.com: we are aware life-changing deals take time, but understand closing deals promptly is what our clients desire.

All research and due diligence your legal and financial teams advise you on: any concerns, risks, liabilities, or possible unfavorable outcomes to be reviewed by your team exclusively. Your DD responsibility is critical, as a domain broker only facilitates arranging transaction details.

We have an extensive track record of creative contact and engagement approaches including digital outreach, in-person visits, mail and shipment of physical material, faxes, along with extensive record access for navigating difficult-to-find ownership history that may involve death, divorce, disablement, account abandonment, bankruptcy, and other complicated legal structures. Consult with your legal team after clarity is provided.

We can assist with a variety of acquisitions and transactions, pending your exact needs and regulation. We are not a law firm, financial advisory, CPA firm or real estate broker. We can help acquire intellectual property and business assets that can bolster your vision and cash flow.

This is an additional domain aside from your core business domain that supports the commercial or informational activity of your brand, while usually relating to your exact keyword or geo area your prospects are searching in.

We update you when we have something worthy of your time.

No: nothing upfront or during. Only when we deliver.

Give us 60 days notice.

2 page document, you click to sign.

Speak to your counsel: this is certainly something we can assist your team with.

15%-35%+, depending on a variety of factors including value, documentation needs, funding terms, deal complexity and timeline. Smaller deals have a higher percentage.

We deliver the domain to you with whatever method is fastest, which usually is an account push at the current registrar.

If a domain push is unavailable, we can arrange an auth code to be delivered to you at your registrar to initiate the domain transfer.

Contact your domain broker, or search the existing registrar + “domain transfer” (example: godaddy.com domain transfer).

The domain engagement, the escrow account, and your bank records need to all match the same person or entity. This is required by escrow and can delay your transaction closing if not set up and funded correctly.

Because these are premium domains, we recommend as long as your registrar permits.

Yes, unless you have forwarding set up.

As soon as you have access to the domain in your account, and have DNS instructions from your technical team to update name servers or other domain records.

As soon as you have access to the domain in your account, and have DNS instructions from your technical team to update name servers or other domain records.

Complete a global DNS test using a 3rd party tool.

We generally recommend yes, unless your team advises otherwise.

You should activate all available 2FA modes including generating a passkey and recovery phrases for your account, which should be stored in a password manager or other extremely secure location.

We recommend multiple active payment methods with far-into-the-future expiration dates to make renewals seamless and automatic. In addition, if available at your registrar, we recommend funding $150 to be available if payment methods decline or expire.

Ensure the domain is locked and email notifications are being sent to the appropriate email.

www vs non-www, https vs non-https, trailing slash vs non-trailing-slash. domain.com/example is not the same as www.domain.com/example/.

Immediately. You should have any trademark, copyright, intellectual property, DD, and risk-related questions reviewed by your legal and advisory teams as they come up internally. The sooner your domain is used in commerce, the earlier trademark rights may be available depending on your use.

Yes, we have a repeat transaction discount: please speak to your assigned domain broker today.

Yes, depending on the type of referral. Get in touch with your domain broker for more details. In general it needs to be someone we haven’t communicated with before and who engages in a formal agreement with us. Typically the referral fee is 10%.

Ensure you have the longest password possible, the domain is locked, privacy protection is on, no old or unused domain records, DMARC is activated with SPF records to prevent email abuse, multiple 2FA is enabled in case a phone or password is lost, long-term access to the registered email is maintained, your email system has long-term billing enabled, your email has 2FA at the highest security settings available, and use passkeys when possible.

Including but not limited to all US states and the top 50 GDP countries.

Countries we do not serve: all OFAC-restricted countries (Cuba, Iran, North Korea) and countries restricted by the OFAC Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list.