Is there such thing ?

[britishbulldog]

as a broker because all i see is people searching for one but none replying......

 

[katherine]

Rick Latona, Rob Sequin, just two I have in mind right now.

 

[BobDiGiTaL]

if your names are good, buyers will find you.

 

[britishbulldog]

if your names are good, buyers will find you.

Yet i though being proactive was the best way i.e look for your buyers ?

 

[warnerms]

myself? I'm going to try a gal here in Seattle who says she brokers domain names?
I do not know her, or anyone she has brokered names for, so we shall see how it goes?
If it works out I will give her a plug here

 

[Rockefeller]

I broker domains but only premium generics, there's no money in it for a broker for a $1,000 name.

 

[democrat]

I broker domains but only premium generics, there's no money in it for a broker for a $1,000 name.

I agree with Justin here, there is no money for us brokers with sales ranging from 500-5000. It's repetitive and time consuming but I know that I speak for myself that I am fortunate enough to have a large roledex and I am able to attract attention for the names that might be considered mediocre.

A name is a name, a broker might be looking for they consider easy sales. It's common.

Just keep searching out... One thing people need to keep mind of is that the internet is still young and people aren't super savvy nor literate with acquiring names so that it can increase business..

Just my 2 cents...

 

[zorag]

And the summer season is almost upon us so the market will dip lower ..

 

[democrat]

Nothing ever drops, in fact the summer is the busiest for businesses because they are getting ready for the fall. You just need to find someone who is super passionate and willing to get the job done imo.

Patty

 

[Dale Hubbard]

Perhaps a 'broker' should define their role to you. Of course they're not going to bother with mediocre domains, but if you retain one, you should establish just what it is they're going to do for you.

 

[democrat]

When I talk to potential clients, I let them know how I attract the buyers, how I contact them and what my results usually yield. A good broker doesn't just run out and start mass spamming the entire internet. I know for me, I take a few days to really get a feel for the audience, research what needs to be researched and then plug on. A good broker also keeps you updated, tells you what's going on and will communicate with you over the phone to get a gist of who you are.

Many many factors to being a good broker. I know that I am a great broker because I have been told I am but I also know I try to keep it as simple as possible because you are dealing with others who might not like the thought of not being in control of a situation such as selling their domain names. People have idealizations of how much they want for a domain and who they see approaching to buy their domain.

 

[Dale Hubbard]

When I talk to potential clients, I let them know how I attract the buyers, how I contact them and what my results usually yield. A good broker doesn't just run out and start mass spamming the entire internet. I know for me, I take a few days to really get a feel for the audience, research what needs to be researched and then plug on. A good broker also keeps you updated, tells you what's going on and will communicate with you over the phone to get a gist of who you are.

Many many factors to being a good broker. I know that I am a great broker because I have been told I am but I also know I try to keep it as simple as possible because you are dealing with others who might not like the thought of being in control of a situation such as selling their domain names.

Loquacious but unconvincing.

 

[democrat]

I broker domains but only premium generics, there's no money in it for a broker for a $1,000 name.

Loquacious but unconvincing.

Wasn't trying to be overly chatty or convince you. I think we all have a preconceived of what a great broker is to each individual.

It's an acquired taste of a relationship, I definitely must say.

Some brokers work for some people and others work for better for the ones who may not have worked out the first time around.

I have much to say in that realm, but I'll save it for another day or maybe a blog post.

Good luck to anyone who seeks out a broker, not every broker is going to be the best one for you.

 

[Biggie]

a lot of wannabe's in this field

people trying to "come-up" off other peoples names.

saying they are this and that.

imo, a real broker is ...."one who already has a buyer for your domain before he evens contacts you".

if you have to go and seek a broker

make sure you get a record of their accomplishments, recents sales and references.

 

[David G]

...I know that I am a great broker........

That really caught my eye as I do not recall anyone else saying that in the past on the forums so I would like more details for hiring you.

Can you please PM me more information and the type of work you do, some names you successfully brokered and example prices you managed to get?

 

[democrat]

I used to do a lot of brokering offline for my clients when I worked for a company that specialized in acquiring assets. I say I am a great broker because I am nice and I try to take care of my clients the best I can.

 

[Melly]

Personally I think a good broker is someone who can get the job done and has a track record for doing so.

Most brokers regardless of what they are selling has created a name for themselves without plastering their name & services all over the place.

 

[dodo1]

as a broker because all i see is people searching for one but none replying......

This thread is two months old, but since it's been brought up again:

The answer is clearly that most domains posted in the "Broker wanted" forum are just not worth the broker's effort. As already stated in an earlier post, brokers can only afford to invest both money and their valuable time in the promotion of domains worth at least $1,000.

I was lucky enough to have worked with both great buyers and sellers of domain names during my active time as a broker, but I only accepted domains into my service that I thought I would be able to sell at $5,000 or more. My minimum commission was $500, later I even increased it to $1,000. I didn't decide on that minimum broker fee because I was greedy but because I didn't want to receive any more brokerage requests from people asking me to sell their $100 domains.

The effort put into the brokerage of domains is often underestimated by unexperienced domain investors. (I'm talking about the "real" brokerage of domains here, as opposed to some so-called brokers who only list their clients' domains for sale on forums or third-party platforms.) Sure, if a broker is lucky, he or she may be able to sell a domain within a few hours. But that's not the norm; it sometimes takes months for a broker to successfully attract serious bids on a domain, depending on the asking price.

 

[democrat]

This thread is two months old, but since it's been brought up again:

The answer is clearly that most domains posted in the "Broker wanted" forum are just not worth the broker's effort. As already stated in an earlier post, brokers can only afford to invest both money and their valuable time in the promotion of domains worth at least $1,000.

I was lucky enough to have worked with both great buyers and sellers of domain names during my active time as a broker, but I only accepted domains into my service that I thought I would be able to sell at $5,000 or more. My minimum commission was $500, later I even increased it to $1,000. I didn't decide on that minimum broker fee because I was greedy but because I didn't want to receive any more brokerage requests from people asking me to sell their $100 domains.

The effort put into the brokerage of domains is often underestimated by unexperienced domain investors. (I'm talking about the "real" brokerage of domains here, as opposed to some so-called brokers who only list their clients' domains for sale on forums or third-party platforms.) Sure, if a broker is lucky, he or she may be able to sell a domain within a few hours. But that's not the norm; it sometimes takes months for a broker to successfully attract serious bids on a domain, depending on the asking price.

Dom,
Very well said! That is so spot on. I have had a few deals where i am still in the process. Tug o' war!