Not all brokers
are equal.
No upfront fee. No marketplace limitations. Senior brokers handle every deal personally.
Most 'broker' services are automated systems with a human label.
Side by side
Ranked #1 domain broker for large deals by Neil Patel.
The gap
GoDaddy charges $120 upfront — non-refundable — and assigns your deal to an automated system. If the domain owner doesn't respond to their template email, the deal dies. You're out $120 with nothing to show for it.
Sedo is a marketplace. It connects buyers and sellers of listed domains. If the domain you want isn't listed — and most premium domains aren't — Sedo can't help. Neither can any marketplace-based broker.
Our story
"If he wasn't ready to sell it now, the only thing I needed to do was be the first person he opened the door for when he was."
— Michael Gargiulo, on acquiring VPN.com
In 2014, Michael found the perfect domain for his cybersecurity venture. VPN.com. It wasn't for sale.
He spent four years building a relationship with the owner. No pressure. No ultimatums. When the owner was finally ready, Michael was the first call.
The asking price was nearly $2 million. They closed at $976,730 — saving $750K through patient, professional negotiation.
Then Michael met Sharjil Saleem. Together they built the brokerage that now handles deals from $25,000 to $25 million.
Michael Gargiulo
Founder & CEO · Forbes Tech Council
Sharjil Saleem
VP of Domains · 9 DNJournal Top 100
A sample of our portfolio
1,000+ transactions · Ranked #1 domain broker for large deals by Neil Patel · Forbes Technology Council
How it works
You tell us the domain.
Submit the name you want to acquire. Your inquiry is completely confidential.
We track down the owner.
Our team identifies the current registrant — even if the WHOIS is private or the domain isn't listed anywhere.
We negotiate on your behalf.
We approach the owner as a neutral third party. Your identity stays hidden. No price inflation.
We close and transfer via escrow.
Once terms are agreed, the domain transfers through escrow. You're protected at every step. No upfront fees — we only charge when we close.
Common questions
I already tried GoDaddy's broker. Can you still help?
Yes. Many clients come to us after GoDaddy or Sedo failed. We use different methods — direct outreach, relationship-based negotiation, stealth approaches — that marketplace brokers don't.
Why is VPN.com free upfront when others charge?
Because we're confident in our ability to close. Our success-based model means our incentives are aligned with yours. We only earn when you get the domain.
Can you reach domains that GoDaddy can't?
Yes. GoDaddy primarily reaches owners who have listed their domains. We contact owners directly — even those who aren't selling and have private WHOIS.
What's wrong with marketplace brokers?
Nothing, for listed domains. But if the domain you want isn't listed for sale — and most premium .coms aren't — a marketplace broker has no way to reach the owner.
How do I switch from my current broker?
Just tell us the domain. If another broker has an active negotiation, we'll advise on the best way to transition without disrupting progress.