Full-service domain
acquisition.
We make the offer. You stay anonymous. Appraisal, negotiation, escrow, and transfer handled end to end. No upfront fees.
Most buyers overpay — not because the domain isn't worth it,
but because they negotiated alone.
Full service
Professional appraisal.
We assess the domain's true market value using comparable sales data, traffic analysis, and industry demand. So you never overpay.
Anonymous negotiation.
We contact the owner as a neutral third party. Your identity, your company, and your budget stay hidden throughout.
Price discipline.
We don't just make an offer. We structure the deal to protect your position. If the price isn't right, we walk.
Escrow-backed transfer.
Once terms are agreed, the domain transfers through a verified escrow service. Funds are held until ownership is confirmed.
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 make an offer and negotiate on your behalf.
We approach the owner as a neutral third party and make the first offer. Your identity stays hidden throughout. 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
What does full-service domain brokerage include?
Everything from initial appraisal to final transfer: valuation, outreach, offer submission, negotiation, escrow management, and DNS transfer. You tell us the domain and we handle the rest.
How is VPN.com different from GoDaddy's broker service?
GoDaddy charges $120 upfront (non-refundable) and assigns automated systems. We charge nothing until we close, assign a senior broker to make the offer on your behalf, and handle off-market domains that marketplaces can't reach.
Do you handle domains that aren't listed for sale?
Yes. Most of our work involves unlisted domains. VPN.com itself wasn't for sale when we acquired it for $976K — saving $750K off the asking price.
What does it cost?
No upfront fees. Our commission is based on the final purchase price. We only earn when you successfully acquire the domain.
How long does acquisition typically take?
Most deals close in 2-8 weeks. Simple negotiations can close in days. Complex deals with corporate owners or multiple stakeholders take longer.