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Domain brokers typically charge a commission for their services. This can be a percentage of the sale price or a flat rate, and every domain broker is different. The domain broker you choose will be able to explain what they charge and why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brokers may also charge a listing fee. This is a one-time fee that the seller pays to have their domain listed on the broker\u2019s website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"A domain broker is a person or company that specializes in the buying and selling of domains. Domain brokers typically have a portfolio of domains that they sell to buyers. They may also help buyers find the perfect domain for their needs."},"group":[16],"class_list":["post-565","glossary","type-glossary","status-publish","hentry","group-domains"],"acf":{"cta":"Domains","term_definition":"A domain broker is a person or company that specializes in the buying and selling of domains. Domain brokers typically have a portfolio of domains that they sell to buyers. 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