How do you find a GOOD domain broker??

[FellahM]

Hello Name Pros,

Domaining isn't my business, but I've been working online for a long time and so I don't feel like I'm clueless either. I have two domain names which I think should both fetch at least $XX,XXX and POSSIBLY one of which might fetch $XXX,XXX if the right end user was willing to pay big.

From what I understand the best way to sell a domain is to setup an auction on Flippa.com or eBay.com and then email a bunch of prospective buyers with personalized emails. The problem is I don't have the time or expertise to do this and I feel teaming up with an experienced domain broker would be ideal.

I contacted a bunch of companies and 2 days later no responses, I searched this forum for "domain broker" and see a bunch of threads in the joint venture sub section with zero replies. I just don't get it. It seems like there's tons of people who buy and sell domains (as noted from the popularity of this message board and other similar ones) but yet I can't find any one who is credible and serious that is willing to do the work.

Am I missing something here?? Is the only way to sell these domain names to do it myself?

Thanks!

PS: If you're a domain broker with experience please feel free to reply to this thread or PM me.

 

[GiftedDomains]

Flippa is good for websites but not so good for domain names only.
SEDO is good, if you have patience.

Maybe the reason no one is answering is simply because your domains are not xx,xxx names but much lower in value. Difficult to say without knowing the names. You can drop me a PM with the names, and i can tell you my opinion.

 

[FellahM]

Maybe the reason no one is answering is simply because your domains are not xx,xxx names but much lower in value. Difficult to say without knowing the names. You can drop me a PM with the names, and i can tell you my opinion.

Yes, I definitely considered that. I'll shoot you a PM to see what you think. Brutally honest is best. I do realize people over estimate the value of their domains, but both of them were appraised by other people in those price ranges. I'll wait to see what you think.

---------- Post added at 03:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:17 PM ----------

Another thought I'd like to share publicly, these are the price ranges I had them evaluated at. I realize the evaluation could have been very ambitious, but at the same time I'm looking to sell them at whatever fair price is. Part of the reason for wanting to team up with a domain broker is to have the domain(s) properly evaluated.

 

[GiftedDomains]

le69.com ?
The domain itself is not worth much. I personally wouldn't pay 10 dollars for it. Sorry for being brutally honest

If it has a website, then it depends on visitors and more important the revenue of let say the past year. If it is making money, then the focus is not so much on the domain, but is calculated based on the revenue.

Edit: Alright the names you sent me in PM are different and much better. Let me check. I thought you only own this Le69

 

[FellahM]

le69.com ?
The domain itself is not worth much. I personally wouldn't pay 10 dollars for it. Sorry for being brutally honest

If it has a website, then it depends on visitors and more important the revenue of let say the past year. If it is making money, then the focus is not so much on the domain, but is calculated based on the revenue.

Edit: Alright the names you sent me in PM are different and much better. Let me check. I thought you only own this Le69

No, sorry that was a stupid auto fill that put that domain as the title of my post. Definitely not Le69.com!

 

[GiftedDomains]

pm sent.
one domain, very good.
the other is more or less worthless

good luck with both though

 

[Name Trader]

I would suggest Toby Clements of TobyClements.com and John Daly of NameConnect.com. They are both brokers and they will require your selling price.

 

[FellahM]

I would suggest Toby Clements of TobyClements.com and John Daly of NameConnect.com. They are both brokers and they will require your selling price.

Thanks, I will definitely hit them up.

 

[advaita]

I've got to say you've hit the nail on the head when it comes to selling domain names. It seems to be very much an insiders club unless you're willing to wait 20 years till someone finds you via Sedo. When i see the so-called 'premium names' being offered on auction sites I wonder how on earth anyone makes a living at this game. Good luck with your names though.

 

[BrandYourself]

You might want to consider us too!

 

[Domain Divestments]

My name is Jay Tucker, a premium domain broker with Domain Holdings, Inc. I specialize in domain name acquisitions and divestments. Call me at 561.634.7339 for a consultation.

 

[kristiws]

South Florida? No disrespect but South Florida does not hold a reputable domain business atmosphere since so many of the "scandalist" domainers and domain "auctions" reside.

 

[NLP]

South Florida? No disrespect but South Florida does not hold a reputable domain business atmosphere since so many of the "scandalist" domainers and domain "auctions" reside.

Sorry, saying that there aren't reputable businesses or domain investors in South Florida is just as bad as saying "all spammers come from Eastern Europe or China." There are also domain investors who live in those parts of the world that don't resort to lowball, spamming tactics.

Some of the most successful domainers live in South Florida. Some people have a problem with GoDaddy auctions - they're in Arizona. Namejet is based in WA. Toby Clements has split off from former business partner Rick Latona and runs a very successful newsletter and brokering business. If you're referring to Moniker and Snapnames, they were acquired by KeyDrive earlier this year, so technically, now they're run by company based in Luxemburg.

My point is, domain companies and investors are all over the place - the location has nothing to do with it, and there's no reason to distrust anyone from South Florida more than anywhere else.

 

[Domain Divestments]

I agree with Namepros, plus you will see that we have the greatest brokerage team in the world if you do your diligence. Message me if you are tired of wasting time/money and need a premium acquisition or divestment.

My fee is 15%-20% for names that qualify. Also, check our our DomainPower, the only parking monetization program we know of that has a monthly guaranteed payout!!!

 

[biggie]

:talk:

from my perspective, the question should be...

How do you find a good domain, to broker

 

[sacofrome]

send names pleaae

do you want a broker or a sale?

 

[Kate]

:talk:

from my perspective, the question should be...

How do you find a good domain, to broker

So true. People need to set the bar higher. Everybody can register an 'okay' domain. But it's not enough to turn that reg into a sale.

Good domains for themselves. Good domains normally get unsolicited offers. A broker can help get you more qualified eyeballs and speed up a sale, so you don't have to liquidate a good domain at distress price.
But if you don't have domains that somebody would want, a broker can't help you.

I'm just saying, because domainers put the cart before the horse. The problem with domains is not exposure, but quality (or the lack thereof).

 

[biggie]

So true. People need to set the bar higher. Everybody can register an 'okay' domain. But it's not enough to turn that reg into a sale.

Good domains "speak" for themselves. Good domains normally get unsolicited offers. A broker can help get you more qualified eyeballs and speed up a sale, so you don't have to liquidate a good domain at distress price.
But if you don't have domains that somebody would want, a broker can't help you.

I'm just saying, because domainers put the cart before the horse. The problem with domains is not exposure, but quality (or the lack thereof).

:talk:

hey kat, i think you forgot to, so i added "speak" to your quote above.

as i agree with what you're saying.

hope this guy don't mind, but let's use the
names posted in this thread.

would you try to broker any of those?

 

[Kate]

hey kat, i think you forgot to, so i added "speak" to your quote above.

Correct, thanks

hope this guy don't mind, but let's use the
names posted in this thread.

would you try to broker any of those?

No way.

 

[GiftedDomains]

here is a new and good article about this subject @ DNJournal, also introducing some of the most successful brokers

http://www.dnjournal.com/cover/2012/august-september.htm

 

[jorgemolinan]

I think that some of them could be sold for a good price (Not high, 100-300 USD, anyway more money than the original price I guess).

- espanalibros
- mexicolibros
- fiebredepoker

The only problem is that there is not a big market for domains so I would recommend you that you contact directly companies you think could be intereseted (A hard work!) or that you post try on forum about Web Development in those countries (Spain and Meximo) and that you have some patient with them (Anyway you already spent the money)

 

[jorgemolinan]

* is not a big market for domains IN SPANISH...

 

[Josytal]

The problem with domains is not exposure

Doubly wrong!
In sales/marketing, exposure plays a vital role.

 

[HuWeishing]

I don't even think a domainer needs a broker for anything. Master the art of domaining and watch some cool cash roll into your wallet

 

[Josytal]

Master the art of domaining and watch some cool cash roll into your wallet

Easier said than done. If wishes were horses ...