Domain acquisition service
A domain acquisition service that works only for the buyer
The name you want is owned by someone. Westmore finds out who, works out what it is really worth and negotiates for it without revealing who you are, so the price reflects the domain, not your budget.
30+ years · $600M+ acquired
Decades of buyer-side domain acquisitions for founders and companies.
Buyer-side only
Westmore represents buyers. We never list or sell domains for the other side.
Confidential by default
Your name, company and budget stay private until you decide otherwise.
46,000+ funded-company briefs
We study how funded companies choose and upgrade their domains.
What's included
Everything handled, start to finish
Owner identification
Past privacy services, registrar relays and holding companies to the person who decides.
Valuation
A defensible price range built from comparable reported sales.
Confidential outreach
Approaches made as an unnamed principal.
Negotiation
Evidence-led offers, counters and walk-away discipline.
Due diligence
WHOIS history, archived use, trademark and UDRP exposure checked first.
Escrow & transfer
Secure payment, registrar push or transfer and lock.
Why it matters
Most domain brokers earn their fee from the seller. Westmore is paid by you, so every step, from the first message to the final number, is designed to get you the name at the lowest price the owner will accept.
How it works
- 01
Brief
Tell us the name you want, your timing and your ceiling. Nothing is shared.
- 02
Intelligence
We identify the real owner, their holdings, the domain's history and any dispute risk.
- 03
Valuation
We set a defensible range from comparable reported sales before any contact.
- 04
Approach
Westmore contacts the owner as an unnamed principal, so your interest never moves the price.
- 05
Negotiate
We negotiate on evidence and keep you in control of every number.
- 06
Close
Escrow, transfer and registrar lock, handled end to end.
Frequently asked questions
How does a domain acquisition service work?+
You share the domain and your goals in confidence. Westmore identifies the true owner, values the name from comparable sales, approaches the owner without naming you, negotiates and then closes through escrow with a secure transfer.
Can you buy a domain that isn't for sale?+
Often, yes. Many valuable names are held by owners who have never listed them. A credible, private approach with a fair, evidence-based offer is how most of those deals happen.
How long does a domain acquisition take?+
Simple deals can close in days. Negotiations with an in-use or reluctant owner can take weeks or months. We tell you what to expect after the intelligence stage.
Will the owner know who is buying?+
No. Westmore approaches as an unnamed principal, and your identity is only shared if and when you choose.
Ready when you are
Confidential, no obligation. Your details are never shared with the owner.