Whether you own one name you no longer need or a portfolio of hundreds, the process of selling a domain follows the same path: prove you own it, price it sensibly, put it where buyers look, answer quickly and close the deal safely. Here is how to do each step well.
Key takeaways
- Verified listings earn more trust and more offers.
- A clear Buy Now price sells faster than "make an offer" alone.
- Fast, polite replies close more deals than low prices.
- Let the marketplace hold the payment; transfer only after it is secured.
1. Get your domain ready
- Check the expiry date. Buyers hesitate when a domain expires next month. Renew it or make sure the transfer will happen first.
- Unlock it when the time comes. Know where the transfer lock and the authorisation code live in your registrar account.
- Make sure the contact e-mail works. Transfers often send confirmation e-mails to the registrant address.
2. Verify ownership
Buyers worry about scams. On AIODomain you prove ownership by adding a short DNS record, and your listing then carries a Verified badge. Verified listings are re-checked regularly, which tells buyers the name really is yours. You can start selling here.
3. Choose how to sell
| Method | Best for |
|---|---|
| Buy Now price | Names with a clear market value; fastest sales. |
| Make an offer with a minimum | Unique names where you want to hear what buyers think. |
| Auction | Names with several interested buyers, or when you need a sale by a date. |
| Broker | Premium names where an expert reaches the right companies for you. |
4. Price it right
Overpricing is the most common reason names do not sell. Look at comparable sales, run the name through the valuation tool and read our guide to the factors that decide domain value. Then pick a Buy Now price a business would see as fair, and a minimum offer below which you will not reply.
Prices ending in a round number look confident. Very precise prices (like 2,317) look like guesses.
5. Write a listing that sells
Buyers skim. Give them reasons in a few lines:
- Who the name is perfect for (industries, product types).
- Why it is strong: short, easy to spell, exact keyword, matching social handles.
- What the buyer gets: the domain, a fast transfer, help with the move.
Pick the right category and keywords so the name appears in searches and on category pages.
6. Answer offers quickly
An interested buyer is at their most motivated the day they write. Reply within hours if you can, counter with a number rather than a "no", and keep the conversation on the marketplace so both sides are protected. Our negotiation guide works for sellers too.
7. Get paid and transfer
When a buyer pays through the marketplace checkout, the money is held while you transfer the domain. Push it to the buyer's account or give them the authorisation code, then mark the transfer as done. Once the buyer confirms receipt, your earnings are released for payout. Never transfer a domain before the payment is confirmed by the platform, and never accept "I have sent the money, please transfer now" messages from outside it.
8. Be patient, and keep improving
Domains are an illiquid asset: even good names can take months to find their buyer. Review your listings every few months. Lower prices on names that get no interest, improve descriptions and consider a featured spot for your best names.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to sell on AIODomain?
Listing is free. A commission is taken only when a sale completes; the current rate is shown on the Sell page.
Can I list the same domain on several marketplaces?
Yes, but keep prices in line and remove the listings as soon as the name sells, so you never sell it twice.
What if the buyer never confirms the transfer?
Transactions have deadlines. If the buyer does not respond, the platform's support team reviews the transfer evidence and resolves the order.
