Opening Hook
Let's cut to the chase. I've stumbled across something that's pretty counterintuitive about selling domains. And man, it's been a game changer for how I do business.
Here's the thing, tracking your own domain sales can unearth some jarring truths. Trust me, I've been elbows deep in this stuff for half a year now.
The Set-Up: A Tale of Two Platforms
My domain-selling rig? Pretty straightforward: all my digital real estate points to Atom.com landers. But why stop there? I hedge my bets by cross-listing them on Afternic's DLS network as well.
You know what they say about eggs and baskets, right?
Pricing Ain't Just a Number
- If it's $5K on Atom, it's $6.65K on Afternic.
- Why the markup? Simple: Atom takes a modest 7.5%, while Afternic grabs a hefty 30% without using Network Solutions.
'I want my cut to stay consistent, regardless of where the sale drops. We're talking at least $4,600 in my pocket each time.'
Diving Deeper: The Impact of Commissions
Sure, premium domains can fetch some eye-watering prices out there in the wilds of the aftermarket. But have you ever really thought about what happens after that 'Sold' banner gets slapped on your listing?
That commission bite can be more like a shark attack if you're not careful.
A Real-World Example
- Take 'ExampleDomain.com' priced at $5K on Atom – tidy sum if it sells there.
- 'ExampleDomain.com' on Afternic? That tag arrives at $6.65K before taking into account their cut.
'Sure, a high TLD might catch more eyeballs, but ccTLDs and gTLDs are playing this game too—don't count them out.'
This Is Bigger Than Just Numbers
We've talked shop about pricing strategies and commission percentages, but let me tell you why this really matters for your portfolio...