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#6 of 14 BrokersBoutique Agency · Founded 2016 · London, UK & Global
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London boutique for short .com assets. 10% to 15% commission, $0 upfront, $15,000 floor.
$0Upfront retainer
Success based representation
10%–15%Success commission
$15,000 deal floor
87/100BYR broker score
87
Stealth NDAConfidentiality
Anonymous corporate outreach
BrandForce key facts
- Led by
- Louis Pickthall
- Settlement
- Escrow.com · Lease to Own available
- Track record
- Escrow.com Master of Domains #5 · Short 2-letter and 3-letter .com assets · Category-defining enterprise brand names
BrandForce fee ledger
| Fee component | Rate | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront retainer | $0 (Free) | Strictly success based representation |
| Success commission | 10%–15% | 10% to 15% success commission. Zero upfront fee on approved acquisition assignments. |
| Minimum transaction | $15,000 | Minimum valuation for custom outreach |
| Escrow and transfer | Escrow.com | Third party funds verification and authorized registrar push |
BrandForce publishes 10% to 15% success commission with no upfront retainer. Escrow settlement fees are set by the escrow partner at closing.
$5,000 to $7,500
Estimated broker fee on a $50,000 sale. The seller keeps the remainder once escrow releases funds.
Full guides
- Broker fees explained Retainers, commission bands, minimums, and escrow.
- How stealth buying works Anonymous outreach, costs, and who does it well.
- Free tools vs certified reports When an estimate is enough and when to pay.
BrandForce against the field
| Metric | BrandForce | GoDaddy Domain Broker Service | Sedo Brokerage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Success commission | 10%–15% | 20% | 10%–20% |
| Upfront retainer | $0 | $99.99 | $0.00 |
| Stealth buying | Included | Included | Included |
| Lease to Own | Yes | No | No |
Strengths and trade offs
Strengths
- Top 5 global winner on Escrow.com Master of Domains (2026)
- Elite curation of liquid and ultra-short dictionary .com domains
- Confidential buyer representation without upfront retainer costs
- International transaction experience across US, European, and Asian markets
Trade offs
- Selective inventory requirements ($15,000+ floor)
- No automated online appraisal tool
Compare with other brokers
10%–15% commission, $0 upfront.
Start with BrandForce knowing the numbers.
- 10%–15% commissionPublished success rate band
- $0 upfrontNo retainer before outreach
- Escrow.comFunds release after transfer verifies