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Buying and selling

# Stealth acquisition

A purchase where the buyer's identity is kept from the seller, usually through a broker or an intermediary company. It is used so the seller does not raise the price after learning who wants the name.

## Why it matters

If a seller learns a large company wants a name, the price often jumps. A stealth acquisition avoids that by having a broker make the approach. The broker negotiates, and the buyer's name stays private until the deal is nearly done. Escrow and a purchase agreement still protect both sides. A common mistake is a buyer contacting the owner directly from a company email, which gives the identity away. Another is using a weak intermediary without a clear contract. Buyers should agree in writing how and when their name will be disclosed.

Source: [sullysblog.com](https://sullysblog.com/domain-name-dictionary)

[Read nextHow to Buy a Domain Name That Someone Already Owns](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/guides/how-to-buy-a-domain-that-is-taken)

## Where we use this term

-   [Domain Broker Fees and Commissions: What You Will Actually Pay](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/guides/domain-broker-fees)
-   [Domain Names and Trademarks: UDRP, Cybersquatting, and How to Buy Safely](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/guides/domain-trademark-udrp-risk)
-   [How to Find Out Who Owns a Domain Name (WHOIS, RDAP, and Privacy)](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/guides/find-domain-owner)
-   [How to Negotiate a Domain Name Purchase Without Overpaying](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/guides/negotiate-domain-purchase)
-   [When Should a Startup Upgrade to a Better Domain Name?](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/guides/startup-domain-upgrade)

## Want a domain someone else owns?

Tell us the name and your budget. We contact the owner without revealing who you are and negotiate for you.

[Start an acquisition](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/contact?interest=buy) [Call (442) 500-GRIT](tel:+1-442-500-4748)