Things You'll Need:
- internet access
- computer
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Step 1
Find out who owns the domain name that you are interested in. You may need to use a domain name registry to track down the owner of a domain name. Get the email address or phone number of the domain name’s owner so you can contact them.
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Step 2
Research the asking prices of other domain names similar to your desired domain name. Having a price range lets you make a serious initial offer without paying too much. Look for prices of domain names that are selling quickly to find a good starting price.
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Step 3
Send an e-mail query to the domain name holder. State your interest in the domain name and ask if it is for sale. Do not make an offer until you are sure the domain name is actually for sale.
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Step 4
Respond to an affirmative response with an initial offer. Be specific as to when you want to assume ownership of the name along with any other details of the sale from your end. Make your offer close to the asking price if the domain name owner has given one.
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Step 5
Continue your price negotiation until your offer has been rejected or accepted by the domain name owner. The negotiation process could take some time depending on the determination of the owner to receive his/her listing price or if there are other people countering your offer.
