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Buying & Acquiring Premium Domain Names
There are several methods for acquiring a valuable premium domain name. One can make a cash offer directly to the owner (registrant) of the domain. This is one of the most common approaches and may lead to an immediate sale,
or a period of negotiation in which the buyer and seller go back and forth with offers and counter offers. Using negotiation, both parties may eventually reach an agreed upon purchase price. Or, choose to end negotiations as a result of being unable to find a mutually agreeable price.
Another path for acquiring a premium domain is to request financing directly through the owner. Such arrangements are built on a non-refundable down payment with the remaining balance being paid in monthly installments until the domain name is paid in full.
A similar option is to obtain outside financing to purchase the domain. There are actually several domain specific lenders, such as Domain Capital, who will finance a premium domain purchase. Domain loans may be collateral secured, or even unsecured if the buyer has good credit and standing.
Leasing the premium domain might also be available. This arrangement will require a substantial deposit and a monthly lease payment to follow. Options can be tacked onto the lease agreement such that the leaser's
payments can be applied toward final purchase. The leaser can also negotiate for "first right of refusal" which will provide him or her the opportunity to buy the domain name first if the owner receives a full buyout offer during the lease term.
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