When the domain you want is taken, the hard part isn't paying for it. It's finding the real owner, getting a reply, and negotiating without your company name pushing up the price. That's the work we do.
What's included
- Ownership research: current and historical WHOIS, registrar data, the domain's past use and the owner's other holdings.
- Feasibility check: an honest view of whether the name is realistically gettable.
- Confidential outreach: short, personal approaches through the channels the owner actually reads, with patient follow-up.
- Negotiation: within the limit you set; you approve every offer.
- Escrow and transfer: a licensed escrow service, a written agreement when needed, and the transfer into your account.
- After the purchase: security settings, renewal, redirects and an SEO-safe move from your old domain.
Who it's for
Funded startups upgrading from a placeholder domain, companies rebranding, and founders choosing a name before launch. If revealing your company would change the price, you need someone to buy on your behalf.
Common situations
- You're on getbrand.com or brand.io and want brand.com.
- The .com of your name is parked, or shows a "for sale" page.
- The owner hasn't replied to your emails.
- The name belongs to a dormant or unrelated business.
How fees work
Buying or selling a domain
When we buy a domain for you, or sell yours, we work on a success fee, with engagement terms agreed before we start.
Buyer research and one-off work
Finding potential buyers, researching an owner or advising on a deal is charged as a fee for the work, agreed up front.
Clear before we start
You'll know exactly what we'll do and how we charge before any work begins. No surprises, and every payment goes through escrow.
Questions
Can you buy a domain anonymously?
Yes. We negotiate in our own name. The seller only learns who the buyer is if you choose to tell them, which often makes a real difference to the price.
What if the owner says no?
A first 'no' is often a starting point, not the end. If the owner truly won't sell, we tell you plainly and help you find the best alternative.
How are fees structured?
Acquisitions work on a success fee, with engagement terms agreed before we start. You'll know exactly how we charge before any work begins.
Do you take a commission from the seller?
No. We act only for you, the buyer.