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#7 of 14 BrokersBoutique Agency · Founded 2021 · New York, USA
Snagged review
Startup-focused acquisitions from venture-backed founders. 10% to 15% commission, $0 upfront.
$0Upfront retainer
Success based representation
10%–15%Success commission
$10,000 deal floor
86/100BYR broker score
86
Stealth NDAConfidentiality
Anonymous corporate outreach
Snagged key facts
- Led by
- Rob Schutz
- Settlement
- Escrow.com · Lease to Own available
- Track record
- Escrow.com Master of Domains #3 · Numerous top-tier startup brand acquisitions · Ro.co / Roman brand positioning history
Snagged 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 retainer fee. |
| Minimum transaction | $10,000 | Minimum valuation for custom outreach |
| Escrow and transfer | Escrow.com | Third party funds verification and authorized registrar push |
Snagged 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.
Snagged against the field
| Metric | Snagged | 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 3 global finisher on Escrow.com Master of Domains (2026)
- Operated by real venture-backed founders who understand startup marketing ROI
- Zero upfront retainer fees for stealth buyer outreach
- Strategic guidance on whether to buy, lease, or pivot to alternative extensions
Trade offs
- Primarily focused on venture-backed and funded startup budgets
- No automated public appraisal tool
Compare with other brokers
- 10%–15% commissionPublished success rate band
- $0 upfrontNo retainer before outreach
- Escrow.comFunds release after transfer verifies