Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

How do I submit an offer on a domain name that is listed on Mark?

We provide a large selection of premium domain names for purchase on our website. Once you have decided which model is right for you, simply sign-up for a free account and submit an offer that is above the minimum reserve price.

I registered for an account, how long will it take to receive a response?

The domain name owners or their brokers do their best to respond to offers within two business days.

What are my payment options? And are there any additional fees?

Mark accepts the following payment methods:

• Credit card up to USD $10,000
• Wire transfer (fees vary by financial institution)
• Escrow.com for domain name sales only (calculate escrow fees here)

^*Fees are subject to change.

How secure and reliable is Escrow.com?

Escrow.com is a trusted third party that collects, holds and disburses funds according to buyer and seller instructions. Escrow.com is a licensed and government regulated escrow service.

Do you provide stats for domain names?

No. Mark is not entitled to share performance information about domain names. However, in extraordinary circumstances, certain statistics may be shared at the discretion of the domain owner.

How does Mark get paid?

Mark is compensated by the domain name owners after the sale agreement has been finalized.

Buying a Domain Name

How do I purchase a domain name?

Purchasing a domain name on Mark is safe and easy. Once an agreement is reached on the price, Mark will facilitate payment and transfer of ownership. We typically use Escrow.com for third party escrow services. The buyer is responsible for any transfer costs that may be required move the domain name to their registrar of choice in addition to all transaction fees at Escrow.com. To calculate Escrow fees click here.

Can I pay in installments?

Installment payments, over 6 or 12 months periods, may be available at the sole discretion of the domain owner. Inquire with the domain owner on the offer page.

What are the ongoing costs associated with owning a domain name?

As the owner, you are responsible for paying annual renewal fees charged by your registrar (usually between $10-$35 USD). Failure to pay annual fees on time could result in the loss of your domain name.

The Value of Domain Names

What is a premium, generic domain name?

Premium, generic domain names are high-value domain names. They are often popular terms, easy to remember and attract natural type-in traffic.

Why are premium domain names considered to be so valuable?

Domain names that are considered to be premium have the most marketing potential. Due to their short and intuitive nature they can become authoritative brands in their vertical or niche. Some examples are: CreditCards.com, BlackFriday.com and Shopping.com.

How much can I expect to pay for a premium domain name?

The price of domain names varies greatly and is dependent on a number of factors such as brandability, character length, traffic and economic trends. Many domain names sell in the range of $5,000 to $50,000 but top-tier and category-defining domain names can command price tags of millions of dollars.

The Fulfillment Process

Domain Sales Agreements

Mark practices quick and secure third party transaction procedures online through Escrow.com. Through this process, both the seller's domain name and the buyer's money are protected until the transaction is complete. The entire process typically takes between 5 to 10 business days with much of the time depending on the buyer's quick payment.

How does it work?

1. Mark initiates the online escrow process with Escrow.com (the email address used for your Mark account will be submitted to Escrow.com).
2. Escrow.com emails the buyer with a request to sign up and agree to the terms of the transaction.
3. The buyer sends their payment to Escrow.com for the agreed purchase price plus the escrow fee. Click here to calculate your escrow fee.
4. Once payment has been received in full, Mark steps in to facilitate the domain name transfer.
5. The buyer informs Escrow.com once control of the domain name has been received.
6. Escrow.com releases the sales proceeds.

Transferring Domain Ownership

Domain name transfer from one registrar to another.

1. The seller sends the buyer the authorization code (a.k.a EPP transfer code) from their registrar.
2. The buyer logs into the ‘domain transfer section’ of their registrar’s interface and inputs the auth code.
3. The buyer’s registrar emails the seller with instructions to complete the transfer.
4. The seller forwards the instructions to the buyer to complete.
5. The seller’s registrar will release authority to the new registrar within 3-7 business days.
6. The buyer’s registrar will notify the buyer when the transfer is complete and the buyer will mark the transfer as completed on the Agreement in Mark.