In this industry we pretty much know each other, thanks to its structure and relatively small size.<\/p>\n
I often meet other domain industry professionals, at local meetings or at larger gatherings such as domain conferences.<\/p>\n
Connections are important to have, value and utilize in a mutually respectful yet efficient manner.<\/p>\n
I often use domain brokers to engage in the acquisition or sale of domain assets from my portfolio. However, I do not appreciate the ‘barging in’ of brokers on behalf of others, particularly when the domain name in question displays a clear method of contacting me.<\/p>\n
Quite often, I ask potential buyers to sign an indemnification agreement, before they even receive a quote for the domain. This helps me weed out potential ‘pests’ and others that do not want to commit to certain terms.<\/p>\n
By being forced to quote prices on behalf of a third party brokerage, I can no longer use this disclaimer, nor do I have control over the sale. While I understand the need of brokerage houses to actively assist their clients, I flat out refuse to carry on an exchange via their channels.<\/p>\n
The end result: A potential buyer that initially avoided establishing direct contact, will most likely contact me eventually. Perhaps they will also save money, having to skip brokerage fees; for me, it’s an easier, cleaner and more efficient way to manage my domain sales.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
In this industry we pretty much know each other, thanks to its structure and relatively small size. I often meet other domain industry professionals, at local meetings or at larger gatherings such as domain conferences. Connections are important to have, value and utilize in a mutually respectful yet efficient manner. I often use domain brokers […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4590","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-domains","entry"],"yoast_head":"\n