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#1 of 14 BrokersBoutique Agency · Founded 2020 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Saw.com review
Boston boutique. 9% self-serve and 15% managed commission, $0 upfront. Known for AI.com and the $13M Sex.com sale.
$0Upfront retainer
Success based representation
9%–15%Success commission
Paid only upon closing
97/100BYR broker score
97
Stealth NDAConfidentiality
Anonymous corporate outreach
Saw.com key facts
- Led by
- Jeffrey Gabriel & Amanda Waltz
- Settlement
- Escrow.com & Wire Escrow · Lease to Own available
- Track record
- Escrow.com Master of Domains #7 · AI.com · Sex.com ($13M historical) · Recursion.com · Multiple 7-figure corporate acquisitions
Saw.com fee ledger
| Fee component | Rate | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront retainer | $0 (Free) | Strictly success based representation |
| Success commission | 9%–15% | 9% self-serve marketplace landers, 15% full managed brokerage. Zero upfront buyer fee. |
| Minimum transaction | None | Open to mid market and liquid names |
| Escrow and transfer | Escrow.com & Wire Escrow | Third party funds verification and authorized registrar push |
Saw.com publishes 9% to 15% success commission with no upfront retainer. Escrow settlement fees are set by the escrow partner at closing.
$4,500 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.
Saw.com against the field
| Metric | Saw.com | GoDaddy Domain Broker Service | Sedo Brokerage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Success commission | 9%–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
- Zero upfront retainer fees for buyer representation
- Transparent 9% self-serve and 15% managed commission tiers
- Free instant automated valuation tool with downloadable PDF
- Flexible Lease-to-Own (LTO) structures from 12 to 60 months
- Direct executive involvement by founders on key negotiations
Trade offs
- Not a retail registrar for standard $10/year unregistered domains
- Full outbound prospecting requires high-value domain inventory
Compare with other brokers
- 9%–15% commissionPublished success rate band
- $0 upfrontNo retainer before outreach
- Escrow.com & Wire EscrowFunds release after transfer verifies