Why commission increase at Domain Name Sales is a good thing

Since I started using Domain Name Sales in the fall of 2012, I’ve raved – time and again – about the incredible tools it provides to domain investors.

At the time, my move away from Sedo was primarily based on several facts:

• Inability to view any useful details about the person I am negotiating with.
• The forceful use of GoDaddy as a source of maddening lowball offers.
• Trickling of PPC revenue.

Domain Name Sales provided me with the opportunity to override such obstacles, from the get-go. I was able to both park domains with substantially higher PPC revenue, and to manage my selling approach based on the source, type and background checks I can run on inquiries.

About 10% of my sales via Domain Name Sales is performed by their highly competent domain brokers.

The company employs educated people, that possess a great grasp of the market and its intricacies. DNS brokers are constantly trained on the job and they are great negotiators, even if I use them for sales that had reached a dead-end initially.

So why is today’s price increase for brokered commissions, actually a good thing?

• To put the increase into perspective, a $10,000 dollar sale will increase from a commission of $1,250 to $1,500. That’s perfectly acceptable at that range, and if you aren’t able to get that much of a sales price for some of your domains, you’re doing something wrong.
• Increased commissions go towards infrastructure, training, and hiring of highly competent individuals. These domain brokers are also compensated at an increased rate, thus becoming more motivated about a potential sale.
• Lastly, the increase is on a par with other venues that offer fewer tools and less flexibility for your commission dollars. Maximize your earnings by dealing through the most qualified professionals.

I strongly recommend that you call and introduce yourself to the domain brokers that you’ve done lots of sales through. Saying hello, and an honest thank you, goes a long way in any industry – even if you’ll be charged a bit more in the process.