Escrow is a secure payment process in which a trusted third party holds the buyer’s funds until the domain transfer is completed. Once the buyer receives the domain and confirms ownership, the funds are released to the seller. Escrow helps protect both parties and is commonly used in domain transactions.
A Private Sale is a domain transaction negotiated directly between a buyer and seller without a public marketplace or auction. Pricing and terms are agreed privately, often with the help of an escrow service.
View definitionA Broker is a person or company that helps buy or sell domain names on behalf of clients. Brokers identify potential buyers, negotiate pricing and terms, and often manage the transaction through escrow.
View definitionLease to Own is a payment arrangement that allows a buyer to acquire a domain through monthly installments instead of paying the full price upfront. Ownership is transferred after all payments are completed according to the agreed terms.
View definitionDefinitions of the most important terms used across the domain industry.