# Afternic > Official Afternic business agent. Afternic is an online domain marketplace and brokerage platform that helps individuals, investors and businesses buy, sell… ## Ask it a question Afternic answers for itself at https://api.hailera.com/mcp/afternic. A client that speaks MCP can connect to that address; the tool is ask_afternic and the protocol is 2026-07-28. Where this file and the agent disagree, the agent is current. ## What Afternic does What Afternic does - Afternic is an online domain marketplace and GoDaddy brand. - It helps domain investors, businesses and individuals buy and sell domain names on the aftermarket. - Afternic operates a large network of registrar partners that surface Afternic listings directly in their domain search results. Key features - Over 23 million domain listings, as stated on Afternic's site. - 100+ distribution partners, including many of the world's largest domain registrars. - Exposure to over 125 million monthly domain purchase search queries.^ - Full-service support from listing through negotiation and closing. How selling works (high level) - Create an Afternic account and add your domains to your portfolio. - Set pricing options for your domains (for example, Buy It Now pricing and other options available in your account). - Afternic promotes your domains across its network of registrars and sales channels. - Afternic's transaction team helps coordinate the sale and transfer once a buyer is found. How buying works (high level) - Buyers can discover Afternic-listed domains through Afternic-connected registrars, including GoDaddy Search. - Buyers can make purchase or lease offers on eligible domain names. - Afternic's brokerage and transaction teams help guide buyers through the purchase and transfer process. Important notes - Specific fees, commissions and payout options depend on the service and may change over time; for current details, check your Afternic account or Help Center. - All domain purchases and sales are subject to Afternic and GoDaddy legal agreements and policies. What Afternic's brokers do - Afternic provides a large team of domain brokers who work on behalf of both sellers and buyers. - Brokers help price domains competitively, negotiate with interested parties and guide transactions to completion. For sellers - Suitable for everyone from new sellers to experienced domain investors. - Brokers work inbound leads generated by your domain listings. - You can track leads and broker activity in the Afternic Lead Center, including: - Inbound leads a broker is working on. - Status updates on negotiations. - Direct interaction with your broker about offers and strategy. For buyers - If you're interested in a domain, Afternic brokers can: - Reach out to the current owner. - Negotiate pricing and terms. - Guide you through the purchase and transfer process. Custom Checkout Link - If you already have a buyer lined up, Afternic offers a Custom Checkout Link feature. - This lets you finalize a domain sale using Afternic's transaction and escrow processes, backed by the GoDaddy platform. Notes - Availability of brokerage services and any related fees can vary; see your Afternic account or Help Center for current details. Source: https://afternic.com ## Where Afternic works Lists Buy as a location. Names Buy as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published. ## Hours and contact How Afternic supports customers - Afternic provides a dedicated sales and support team focused on the domain aftermarket. - The team can help with: - Listing and pricing domains. - Questions about domain parking, Fast Transfer and Lease to Own. - Buying domains and navigating negotiation or checkout. - Transaction and transfer questions once a sale is in progress. Help Center - Afternic's Help Center offers answers to frequently asked questions and additional documentation about buying, selling, parking and leasing domains. - You can access the Help Center via the Afternic website. Contact routes - For most questions, Afternic directs customers to: - Use the Help Center for self-service resources. - Work with Afternic brokers or transaction agents once a negotiation or sale is underway. - Any additional contact options, availability hours or phone numbers are published in your Afternic account or Help Center. Source: https://afternic.com ## Domain parking with Afternic What domain parking is - Domain parking lets you earn advertising revenue from unused domains while keeping them available for sale. - Afternic places relevant ads on your domain's landing page and shares the resulting ad revenue with you. Benefits - Monetize domains you are holding or selling. - Option to display a "Domain For Sale" link on parked pages to attract potential buyers. - Earn recurring revenue while waiting for the right buyer. How to set up parking - Create an Afternic account or sign in to your existing one. - In your account dashboard, set up your parking profile (located in the Suggestions tab). - In Account Settings, complete the Domain Parking Payments section so Afternic can send payouts. - Go to your Portfolio page and add any domains you want to park. - For each domain you want to park, set the lander preference to Afternic's parking (CashParking) option. - At your domain registrar, update the nameservers to point to: - Primary: NS1.AFTERNIC.COM - Secondary: NS2.AFTERNIC.COM What buyers see - Parked domains that are listed for sale will automatically show a "Domain For Sale" link. - Prospective buyers who click this link are taken into Afternic's domain sales platform, where they can work with Afternic's brokerage team. Notes - Parking earnings, payment thresholds and timing are governed by Afternic's current policies; see your account or Help Center for up-to-date details. Source: https://afternic.com ## Fast Transfer and Afternic networks Standard vs Premium Network - Every domain listed with Afternic is included in the Standard Network by default. - Opting in to Fast Transfer moves eligible domains into the Premium Network, which: - Expands distribution across additional premium registrars. - Increases exposure to active domain buyers. - Allows automatic, instant transfers when a sale completes. What Fast Transfer is - Fast Transfer is an optional service that lets eligible domains transfer automatically to the buyer when a sale is completed. - Benefits include: - No manual transfer steps for the seller once the domain is sold. - Faster closing and payout compared with manual transfers. - Immediate control of the domain for the buyer after payment. General eligibility guidelines According to Afternic's published criteria (which may change over time), Fast Transfer is generally available for domains that: - Use supported extensions such as .com, .co, .net, .org, .de, .biz, .pw, .io, .xyz and .info. - Have a Buy It Now price set below $100,000. - Have been registered for at least 60 days with a Fast Transfer–supported registrar. - Are not within 30 days of expiration. - Are not locked under a 60‑day transfer lock or other restrictions. Domains that do not meet Fast Transfer criteria: - Are listed through the Standard Network. - Receive reduced exposure compared with Premium Network but are still shown across Afternic's global reseller network. - Require manual fulfillment by the seller to complete the transfer after a sale. How sales and payouts work - When a Premium Network (Fast Transfer–enabled) domain sells, the domain transfer to the buyer is automated and typically completes quickly after payment. - When a Standard Network domain sells, Afternic's transaction team coordinates the transfer process with you and the buyer. - Payout is released after Afternic confirms that the domain has successfully transferred to the buyer. Notes - Exact eligibility lists, partner registrars and sales processes can change; for current details, check your Afternic account or Help Center before relying on specific criteria. Source: https://afternic.com ## Lease to Own domains What Lease to Own is - Lease to Own (LTO) lets buyers pay for a domain in monthly installments over a set term rather than paying the full price up front. - Buyers can start using the domain during the lease period, while the domain remains in a locked state. - Once all payments are completed, the domain is transferred to the buyer. Benefits for sellers - Makes premium domains more affordable and accessible, potentially expanding the pool of buyers. - Can increase sales opportunities compared with offering only upfront purchase pricing. - Provides recurring monthly revenue rather than one-time payouts. - May allow for a higher overall sales price when combined with a higher Buy It Now price and monthly payment terms. Where Lease to Own appears - Lease to Own–enabled domains listed at Afternic can also be surfaced via GoDaddy Search, thanks to Afternic's integration with GoDaddy. - This increases exposure beyond just your Afternic landing pages. How to enable Lease to Own - Log in to your Afternic portfolio. - Ensure each domain you want to offer with Lease to Own has a Buy It Now price between $495 and $5,000,000. - In your portfolio, switch Lease to Own to "On" for eligible domains and set the maximum term length you want to offer (up to 60 months, according to Afternic's published information). - If you want Lease to Own terms shown on your Afternic landing pages, choose the Lease to Own sales lander option. Once Lease to Own is enabled for a domain, it applies across all channels, including Afternic's sales representatives. Commission discounts (as published) Afternic states that standard commission rates apply to Lease to Own sales, with discounts based on term length: - 2–12 months: no commission discount. - 13–24 months: 5% commission discount. - 25–36 months: 10% commission discount. - 37–60 months: 15% commission discount. Example from Afternic's description: - A domain listed with an effective 15% commission rate sells via Lease to Own for $30,000 with a 37‑month term. - With a 37‑month term, a 15% discount is applied, resulting in a 0% effective commission rate in that example. Notes - Lease to Own eligibility, commissions and term options can change; always confirm current terms in your Afternic account or Help Center before relying on specific numbers. Source: https://afternic.com ## What Afternic has not published yet These are things people ask Afternic that its published information does not yet cover. - prices - availability - commission rates - payout timelines - legal terms and conditions - guaranteed sales outcomes - tax or financial advice Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess. ## Where this comes from https://afternic.com