How to Buy a Domain Name

Agree on price

Unlike BrandBucket, most domain sales sites expect you to negotiate. Getting a neutral evaluation can be tough, so try to define a budget and what the name is worth to your business.

Choose a registrar

A registrar is a company that keeps an official record of your domain names. You'll pay them yearly to renew your names (about $10) and to keep your contact information up-to-date.

Secure escrow

Using a trusted third-party is critical to keep both you and the seller honest and moving forward. Funds are held in escrow until the domain successfully changes hands.

Start the transfer

Moving the domain from the seller's registrar to your registrar is called a transfer. Each transfer is unique and can require several verification steps.