Above.com’s domain brokerage services benefit investors and sellers by providing expertise, market access, and negotiation skills that maximize the value of a domain sale or acquisition.
What does a domain broker do?
- Helps buy and sell domain names.
- Provides domain name valuation and appraisal services.
- Buys premium domains.
- Domain portfolio management.
- Manages the domain name transfer process.
- Utilizes domain name escrow services (third-party finance company).
- Understands industry bodies, policies, and ICANN transfer rules.
Above.com has the connections to find and acquire great domains.

Investors (Buyers)
As an investor, it’s worth knowing that our brokers have insider knowledge with access to premium domains, but not all are publicly listed. With strong negotiation skills, we build better deals on behalf of buyers by securing domains at optimal prices.
Our brokers operate on an anonymous platform to protect seller identities and remain confidential during negotiations, preventing sellers from potentially trying to inflate prices.
Using market insights, brokers can provide buyers with data-driven insights on domain trends to help them make better-informed decisions on their domain investments.
The above.com management platform streamlines transactions for buyers and sellers by providing automated alerts and prompts during negotiations. Brokers should also assist with the legal and financial aspects of the purchase, reducing potential risks.
Above.com’s convenient, centralized dashboard helps you keep up with your bids and offers, ensuring you don’t miss out on the domains you want.
Sellers
Using a broker to assist with the sale of your domain helps you maximize the price using years of experience to position a domain effectively and attract high-value buyers. Above.com brokers know how to convert potential prospects into buyers and should utilize their extensive buyer networks and connections with serious domain name investors.
Experienced brokers will market their business, profile, and top-level domains, gaining industry exposure and authority. This strategic marketing increases visibility and demand for the domains they are selling.
Above.com brokers manage negotiations, contracts, and escrow services, ensuring smooth transactions. They are also available to discuss strategies and answer queries through the sale process.
For many, selling domains is a passive income. Brokers can save sellers a lot of time, allowing them to focus on their primary job while handling all the sale aspects.
Why use Above.com to buy and sell your domains?

With over 35 years of combined experience, our brokers have the expertise to close deals on behalf of buyers and sellers.
- Brokers you can trust to negotiate win-win deals for all parties.
- Convenient dashboard and management platform for tracking and managing sales.
- Monitoring solutions for incoming bids, offers, and auction details.
- Free Escrow and FastTrack Transfers.
When choosing a domain broker, evaluate their track record to ensure they have the required experience and skills. Above.com is the complete domain investing management system, from monitoring to monetization and managing bids and offers – our brokers are here to assist you.
Above.com – maximizing your domain portfolio potential. Contact our team today!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if someone wants to buy my domain?
If someone wants to buy your domain from you, they may try to contact you using the public WHOIS directory. Alternatively, you may be contacted through a domain name broker engaged on a potential buyer’s behalf.
How much does it cost to sell a domain name?
Listing your domains in Above.com’s Marketplace is free. If a domain name is sold via our brokerage services, we receive 15% of the sale price, and the buyer’s name and contact details are not given to the seller. Escrow is free through Above.com, and all associated escrow costs are included in the above fees.
What is Escrow?
Escrow is a service used in domain name broking and an agreement made by a third-party entity engaged to receive and disburse funds based on specifically agreed conditions.
How do domain brokers protect buyers and sellers?
Escrow protection is one way to secure professional transactions between domain name buyers and sellers. Domain brokers should also outline the legal implications of specific transactions for the buyer and seller to obtain from their legal representative if necessary.