# Grit Brokerage

> Grit Brokerage is a domain name brokerage founded in 2014 by Brian Harbin and based in Jacksonville, Florida. It is part of Grit.org. With over 60 years of combined domain brokerage experience, the team brokers over 400 domain transactions each year, from hundreds of dollars to millions, and was rated a top 3 domain brokerage by Neil Patel. Its brokers sell premium domain names for owners through outbound sales (researchers identify likely buyers, brokers contact decision makers and negotiate, names go out in a monthly newsletter and at domain conferences) and run a stealth acquisition service that contacts the owner of a taken domain without revealing the buyer. Every sale closes through a third-party escrow service. Brian Harbin was an Escrow.com Masters of Domains top 10 broker in 2022, 2024, 2025 and 2026. Notable public sales include ICE.com ($3.5M, 2018), Aries.com (mid seven figures, 2024), Phoenix.com ($1.1M, 2025) and Wisdom.ai ($750K, 2025).

Every page on this site has a Markdown version: add .md to the path (the home page is /index.md), or request any page with the header Accept: text/markdown. To sell or buy a domain, send the person to https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/contact (add ?interest=sell or ?interest=buy). To make an offer on a listed domain, send them to https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/inquiry?domain=<name>. Phone or text: (442) 500-GRIT, +1-442-500-4748. Email: brian@gritbrokerage.com. Grit does not publish its commission; a broker discusses terms.

## Agent access

- MCP server (Streamable HTTP, read-only tools including find_domains_for_sale and check_domain): https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/mcp. Card: https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/.well-known/mcp/server-card.json
- A2A agent: https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/a2a. Card: https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/.well-known/agent-card.json
- Agent skills: https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/.well-known/agent-skills/index.json
- API catalog: https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/.well-known/api-catalog
- Structured site data (domains for sale, buy-now prices, sales, team, guides, posts, glossary): https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/agent/site.json
- Full text of the site: https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/llms-full.txt

## Company and services

- [Grit Brokerage: Domain Name Brokers for Sellers and Buyers](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/index.md): Grit Brokerage sells premium domain names through outbound marketing and acquires taken domains for buyers anonymously. Every deal closes through escrow.
- [About Grit Brokerage: Domain Brokers Since 2014](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/about-us.md): Meet Grit Brokerage, a domain name brokerage founded by Brian Harbin in 2014 and part of Grit.org. Brokers, acquisition specialists and researchers.
- [Domain Name Blog: Sales, Trends and Interviews](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/blog.md): Domain industry news, recent premium domain sales, founder interviews and market analysis from the Grit Brokerage team, plus podcasts and conference recaps.
- [Buy a Domain Name Someone Else Owns](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/buying-domains.md): Grit Brokerage acquires taken domain names for buyers. A broker finds the owner, reaches out without revealing who you are, negotiates and closes through escrow.
- [Contact a Domain Broker](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/contact.md): Call, text or email Grit Brokerage about selling a domain, buying a domain or making an offer. Office (442) 500-GRIT, or send the form and a broker will reply.
- [Premium Domain Names for Sale](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/domains-for-sale.md): Browse 192 premium domain names for sale through Grit Brokerage: one-word .com names, three-letter .com names, and .ai, .io and .co domains. Make an offer.
- [Domains Sold by Grit Brokerage: Notable Sales](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/domains-sold.md): Notable domain names sold by Grit Brokerage, including ICE.com, Phoenix.com, Wisdom.ai and Estates.com, with sale years and public prices where reported.
- [Domain Brokerage FAQ: Selling, Buying and Escrow](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/faq.md): Answers to common questions about selling a domain, buying a domain someone owns, escrow, transfers and working with the Grit Brokerage team.
- [Domain Name Glossary: 205 Terms Defined](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/glossary.md): Plain-English definitions of 205 domain name terms: registries, registrars, transfers, escrow, valuation, UDRP disputes, marketplaces and aftermarket slang.
- [Domain Name Guides: Selling, Buying, Valuing](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/guides.md): Plain-English guides to selling a domain, buying a taken domain, valuation, broker fees, escrow, transfers, trademarks and choosing a TLD. Sourced and dated.
- [Make an Offer on a Domain Name](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/inquiry.md): Make an offer on a premium domain name listed by Grit Brokerage. Send the domain, your offer and your contact details, and a broker will reply.
- [Grit Brokerage in the Media: Press, Awards and Podcasts](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/media.md): Press coverage, broker rankings, videos and podcast episodes featuring Grit Brokerage, from Escrow.com, DNJournal, Domain Name Wire, Neil Patel and Inc.
- [Premium Domain Name Newsletter](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/newsletter.md): Subscribe to the Grit Brokerage newsletter for premium domain names for sale, buy-now deals and recent sales, sent once a month since 2019.
- [Buy-Now Domain Names From Motivated Sellers](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/newsletter-special.md): 79 domain names with fixed buy-now prices from motivated sellers, from the Grit Brokerage newsletter. Choose a name to request it at the listed price.
- [Sell Your Domain Name With an Outbound Broker](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/selling-domains.md): Sell your domain with Grit Brokerage. Researchers find the best potential buyers, brokers call the decision makers and negotiate, and the sale closes through...
- [Client Testimonials](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/testimonials.md): What 25 domain sellers and buyers say about working with Grit Brokerage's brokers on sales, acquisitions and negotiations.

## Guides

- [.com vs .ai vs .io vs .co: Which Extension to Pick](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/guides/com-vs-ai-vs-io-vs-co.md): .com vs .ai vs .io vs .co: a plain comparison of trust, price, SEO and risk, so you can pick the right domain extension for your startup or brand.
- [Domain Broker Fees and Commission: What You Will Pay](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/guides/domain-broker-fees.md): Domain broker fees explained: typical commission ranges, marketplace rates at Afternic, Sedo and Atom, escrow costs, and a $50,000 worked example.
- [Domain Escrow: How It Works, Fees, and Fake Escrow Signs](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/guides/domain-escrow.md): Domain escrow explained: the step-by-step process, Escrow.com fee tiers, who pays, how long it takes, and how to spot a fake escrow website.
- [Domain Lease to Own: How Payment Plans Work in 2026](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/guides/domain-lease-to-own.md): Domain lease to own explained: who holds the name, what you can do with it, the rules at Afternic, Atom and Escrow.com, and what to check before you sign.
- [Domain Marketplace vs Broker: Which Should You Use?](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/guides/domain-marketplaces-vs-brokers.md): Domain marketplace vs broker: compare Afternic, Sedo and Atom with a broker on fees, reach and speed, and learn which fits your domain. Updated for 2026.
- [How Much Is My Domain Worth? Domain Valuation Guide](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/guides/domain-name-valuation.md): How much is my domain worth? Learn how brokers value a domain name using comparable sales, end-user value, and the factors that move its price.
- [Domain Appraisal Scam: Spot Fake Buyers and Fake Escrow](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/guides/domain-sale-scams.md): The domain appraisal scam explained, plus fake buyers, fake escrow sites, and check overpayment. Learn the red flags and where to report domain fraud.
- [UDRP and Domain Trademark Risk: How to Buy Safely](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/guides/domain-trademark-udrp-risk.md): UDRP explained: what a complainant must prove, how bad faith is judged, what a case costs, and how to check a domain for trademark risk before you buy.
- [Domain Transfer Process: Auth Codes, Locks, Push vs Transfer](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/guides/domain-transfer-process.md): The domain transfer process step by step: auth codes, the 60-day transfer lock, push vs registrar transfer, timing, and ICANN's coming 30-day lock.
- [Who Owns a Domain? How to Find the Owner (RDAP & WHOIS)](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/guides/find-domain-owner.md): Find out who owns a domain with RDAP and WHOIS, learn why records say redacted for privacy, and see how to contact a hidden owner and check past owners.
- [How to Buy a Domain That Is Taken: Step-by-Step Guide](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/guides/how-to-buy-a-domain-that-is-taken.md): How to buy a domain that is taken: find the owner, check marketplaces, make an offer, hire a broker, and close safely through escrow. Plain steps and costs.
- [How to Sell a Domain Name: Step-by-Step Broker Guide](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/guides/how-to-sell-a-domain-name.md): How to sell a domain name in seven steps: price it, pick a marketplace or broker, find buyers, close through escrow, and transfer the name safely.
- [How to Negotiate a Domain Price: Offers, Emails, Tactics](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/guides/negotiate-domain-purchase.md): Learn how to negotiate a domain price: set a budget, pick a first offer, write the email, counter smartly, know when to walk away, and close through escrow.
- [Three Letter Domain Value: LLL, NNN and 4-Letter Names](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/guides/short-domain-value.md): Three letter domain value explained: what LLL, NNN and 4-letter .com names sell for, what drives price, who buys them, and how liquid they are.
- [Upgrade Domain Name: When a Startup Should Make the Move](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/guides/startup-domain-upgrade.md): When to upgrade your domain name, what it costs, how to protect SEO and email, and how to buy the exact .com without the seller price jumping.

## Blog posts

- [11 Recent Domain Name Upgrade Acquisitions Revealed on Twitter](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/11-recent-domain-name-upgrade-acquisitions-revealed-on-twitter.md): Eleven confirmed domain upgrades revealed on Twitter in 30 days, including Evolution.com, Stash.com and Orchard.com, plus Bacardi's Moonshine.com buy.
- [12 Case Studies - Founders Discuss How and Why they Acquired a Better Domain Name for their Brand](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/12-case-studies-founders-discuss-how-and-why-they-acquired-a-better-domain-name-for-their-brand.md): Case studies of founders who upgraded to premium domains, from DataRecovery.com at $1,660,000 to Voice.com at $30,000,000 and Ring.com at $1,000,000.
- [33 Domain Name Upgrades & Acquisitions in 2021](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/33-domain-name-upgrades-acquisitions-in-2021.md): A list of 33 domains that changed hands in early 2021, including Angel.com at $2,000,000, iBox.com at $1,560,000 and SelfMade.com at $977,500.
- [35 Recent Premium Domain Acquisitions & Upgrades](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/35-recent-premium-domain-acquisitions-upgrades.md): Thirty-five recent premium domain acquisitions and upgrades, including Cal.com, Deel.com, Root.com and Bird.com, with the brands each company used before.
- [400 Million Domains Registered, and Premium .com Is Scarcer](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/400-million-domains-premium-scarcity.md): The internet passed 400 million domain registrations in 2026. Here is why more total names do not make good .com names easier to get, with Verisign data.
- [AI.com Sold for $70 Million: The Stealth Acquisition Playbook](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/ai-com-70-million-stealth-acquisition.md): AI.com sold for a record $70 million through a stealth broker and stayed private for months. Learn how stealth acquisitions work and why buyers use them.
- [.ai Domain Names: What Are They and Do You Need One?](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/ai-domain-names.md): Why .ai domain names are surging: the Anguilla ccTLD, you.ai selling for around $700,000, and more than 350,000 .ai domains now registered worldwide.
- [.ai Passed 1 Million Domains and Raised Prices in 2026](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/ai-domains-one-million-price-increase.md): The .ai domain market in 2026: a one million name milestone, a 14% registry price rise, record sales, and why AI founders should still plan for the .com.
- [Blog Series: From Entry to Exit, An Approach on How to Level Up Your Portfolio with Grit!](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/blog-series-from-entry-to-exit-an-approach-on-how-to-level-up-your-portfolio-with-grit.md): A four-part series for domain investors on buying, selling and reinvesting. Part one covers five acquisition checks and why discipline matters most.
- [Business Names Trending Back to Conventional](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/business-names-trending-back-to-conventional.md): Startup names are shifting from misspelled and made-up words to conventional ones. See what Crunchbase found and why one word .coms still matter.
- [.com Price Increase November 1: What Owners Should Do Now](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/com-price-increase-november-2026.md): Verisign raises the wholesale .com price 7% to $10.97 on November 1, 2026. See the math, your renewal choices and what it means for domains you do not use.
- [Digital Assets - Domains, NFT’s, Hype & Valuation](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/digital-assets-domains-nft-s-hype-valuation.md): Comparing NFT art prices with premium domain values: Beeple's $69 million sale versus Voice.com at $30 million, and why scarcity drives both markets.
- [Domain Assets - Shifting End User Perspective](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/domain-assets-shifting-end-user-perspective.md): Why a premium domain is an investment, not a budget line item, and how brokers answer end users who say the price is too high for their budget.
- [Buying a Domain on a Payment Plan in 2026: Rules and Risks](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/domain-lease-to-own-2026.md): Domain payment plans explained: what changed after Dan.com moved into GoDaddy, how Afternic, Atom and Escrow.com handle lease to own, and rules to check.
- [Do Domain Names Still Matter When People Search With AI?](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/domain-names-ai-search-2026.md): AI answers cut clicks to many sites, yet they name brands. Here is what that means for keyword domains, brand .com names and your domain strategy in 2026.
- [Domain Trends and Predictions for 2021](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/domain-trends-and-predictions-for-2021.md): Grit Brokerage's 2021 domain predictions: demand for ultra premium names, ccTLDs like .IO, .CO and .AI, fractional ownership and hot keyword categories.
- [Domain Trends and Predictions for 2022](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/domain-trends-and-predictions-for-2022.md): Grit Brokerage's 2022 domain predictions: one word .COM growth, alternative extensions like .VC, .GG and .APP, Web3 demand and fractional ownership.
- [Domain Types - Premium vs. SEO/Local Lead Generation with Matt Holmes](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/domain-types-premium-vs-seo-local-lead-generation-with-matt-holmes.md): Interview with Matt Holmes of Handshaking.com on premium domains versus SEO and local lead generation domains, with real ROI numbers and expired domain tips.
- [Embracing Opportunities at the 2023 NamesCon Domain Conference in Austin, TX](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/embracing-opportunities-at-the-2023-namescon-domain-conference-in-austin-tx.md): Michael Law recaps the 2023 NamesCon domain conference in Austin, Texas, his ninth straight year attending, with notes on networking, panels and Austin.
- [Expanding Our Team, Grit Brokerage on Domain Sherpa + More!](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/expanding-our-team-grit-brokerage-on-domain-sherpa-more.md): Grit Brokerage welcomes Senior Domain Consultant Maureen Sullivan, adds a researcher, lists Investing.org for sale and appears on Domain Sherpa.
- [Expired Domain Names: The Complete Guide](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/expired-domains.md): Learn what expired domains are, how the expiration lifecycle works, what makes them valuable and how to find and use them for SEO, redirects or investing.
- [Five Letter, One Syllable, One Word .Coms Used in Business](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/five-letter-one-syllable-one-word-coms-used-in-business.md): How Discount Tire uses tires.com, plus other five letter one word .coms owned by big companies, and Grit's sales of Knife.com, Doors.com and Throb.com.
- [From Dot-Com to Dot-AI: How Grit Brokerage Mines Million-Dollar Domains](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/from-dot-com-to-dot-ai-how-grit-brokerage-mines-million-dollar-domains.md): Grit Brokerage was featured in Tech Times in an article on how the team mines million-dollar domain names, from .com names to .ai names, read in full.
- [Grit Brokerage at London Domain Summit 2023](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/grit-brokerage-at-london-domain-summit-2023.md): Michael Law recaps the 2023 London Domain Summit on August 22 and 23, where he joined a panel on buying and selling premium domains with 250+ attendees.
- [Grit Brokerage at NamesCon 2022 - Why Attend a Domain Conference?](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/grit-brokerage-at-namescon-2022-why-attend-a-domain-conference.md): Why attend NamesCon Global 2022 in Austin: dates, what the agenda offered, who from Grit Brokerage attended and the history of the domain conference.
- [Grit Brokerage + Clinton Hicks Discuss the Acquisition of EWN.com Domain Name](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/grit-brokerage-clinton-hicks-discuss-the-acquisition-of-ewn-com-domain-name.md): Podcast transcript: Clinton Hicks explains how Energy World Net moved to EWN, why a broker was needed and how Grit Brokerage helped secure the EWN domains.
- [Grit Brokerage Discusses Recent Domain Sales as of Q1 2026](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/grit-brokerage-discusses-recent-domain-sales-as-of-q1-2026.md): Podcast transcript with Brian Harbin and Michael Law on Q1 2026 domain sales, including herringbone.com and path.com, and lessons from each deal.
- [Grit Brokerage Discusses the Domain Acquisition of BrightWatch.com w/ CEO - Eric Aronson](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/grit-brokerage-discusses-the-domain-acquisition-of-brightwatch-com-w--ceo-eric-aronson.md): Podcast transcript: BrightWatch CEO Eric Aronson explains why he upgraded from getbrightwatch.com to brightwatch.com and why he hired Grit Brokerage.
- [Grit Brokerage Discusses the sale of Maddox.com - with Mac Spiller](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/grit-brokerage-discusses-the-sale-of-maddox-com-with-mac-spiller.md): Podcast transcript: Maddox Industrial Transformer VP Mac Spiller on upgrading from maddoxtransformer.com to Maddox.com with help from Grit Brokerage.
- [Grit Brokerage Domains Sold Report](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/grit-brokerage-domains-sold-report.md): A report on the types of domains Grit Brokerage sells, from Atypical.com and SuperShare.com to Attendant.ai, and why .COM still leads demand.
- [Grit Brokerage Ranks Top 10 in 2025 Escrow.com Master of Domains](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/grit-brokerage-ranks-top-10-in-2025-escrow-com-master-of-domains.md): Grit Brokerage ranked number 9 on the 2025 Escrow.com Master of Domains list, its third top 10 finish in four years, and how the team works each deal.
- [Grit Brokerage reveals sales of RTB.com, CoolCats.com, DollarStore.com, and Wasserman.com](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/grit-brokerage-reveals-sales-of-rtb-com-coolcats-com-dollarstore-com-and-wasserman-com.md): Podcast episode: Grit Brokerage covers the London Domain Summit and the domain stories behind RTB.com, CoolCats.com, DollarStore.com and Wasserman.com.
- [Grit Brokerage Talks Domains on the Grit.org Podcast](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/grit-brokerage-talks-domains-on-the-grit-org-podcast.md): Grit Brokerage talks domains on the Grit.org podcast, covering the Escrow.com 2022 Masters of Domains award and how the team educates on domain value.
- [Grit Brokerage Team Discusses 2025 Domain Sales and Trends](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/grit-brokerage-team-discusses-2025-domain-sales-and-trends.md): Podcast transcript: Brian Harbin and Michael Law discuss 2025 domain sales including Pallet.com and AI names, and trends in outbound domain sales.
- [Grit Discusses Domain Acquisition of Alively.com w/ CEO - Andrew McConnell](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/grit-discusses-domain-acquisition-of-alively-com-w-ceo-andrew-mcconnell.md): Podcast transcript: Alively co-founder Andrew McConnell explains how he chose the name, hired Grit Brokerage and secured Alively.com in about three weeks.
- [Grit.org/ Grit Brokerage mid-year update](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/grit-org--grit-brokerage-mid-year-update.md): Grit.org, the parent company of Grit Brokerage, released its 2021 mid-year update and press release. Read the short announcement and where to find it.
- [Grit.org Podcast #37 with Grit Brokerage now live!](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/grit-org-podcast-37-with-grit-brokerage-now-live.md): Grit.org Podcast #37 features the Grit Brokerage team on closing deals, 2024 goal planning, Theoria.com, CannabisTravelAgency.com and domain investing advice.
- [Grit.org Podcast #40 with Grit Brokerage](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/grit-org-podcast-40-with-grit-brokerage.md): Grit.org Podcast #40 covers teamwork behind sales of Story.com, Dare.com, Analysis.com and SwiftConnect.com, plus a domain conference and 2024 trends.
- [Grit.org Podcast #43 with Grit Brokerage](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/grit-org-podcast-43-with-grit-brokerage.md): Grit.org Podcast #43 recaps NamesCon 2024, domain conference value, Grit's Escrow.com Masters of Domains top 5 ranking and the Harbin.com acquisition.
- [How To Choose The Right Domain Name For Your Small Business](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/how-to-choose-the-right-domain-name-for-your-small-business.md): How to choose a domain name for a small business: keep it short and easy to spell, avoid hyphens, plan 10 to 15 alternatives and pick the right extension.
- [How to turn Obstacles into Opportunities](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/how-to-turn-obstacles-into-opportunities.md): Five ways to see obstacles as opportunities, drawn from The Obstacle Is the Way: embrace emotions, listen first, celebrate grit and model healthy risk-taking.
- [ICA 2025 Las Vegas Meetup: A Recap from Grit Brokerage](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/ica-2025-las-vegas-meetup-a-recap-from-grit-brokerage.md): Recap of the 2025 ICA Meetup at Resorts World Las Vegas: pre show party, Lonnie Borck Memorial Award, policy briefing, town hall and poker tournament.
- [ICA 2026 Recap. Business, Community, and the Future of Domains](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/ica-2026-recap-business-community-and-the-future-of-domains.md): Grit Brokerage recaps the 2026 ICA Annual Meeting at Park MGM, with its premium domain guru table, Kubba Cup pickleball sponsorship and why the ICA matters.
- [ICA Domain Meetup 2023 in Las Vegas](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/ica-domain-meetup-2023-in-las-vegas.md): Recap of the 2023 ICA domain meetup at Resorts World Las Vegas: policy briefing, town hall, UDRP discussions and the push for a broker code of conduct.
- [ICANN's 2026 gTLD Round: What 1,615 Applications Mean](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/icann-2026-new-gtld-round-what-it-means.md): ICANN revealed 1,615 active applications in the 2026 new gTLD round. See the timeline, how contention works and what it means for .com owners and buyers.
- [ICANN Is Replacing the 60-Day Transfer Lock: What Changes](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/icann-transfer-policy-changes-60-day-lock.md): ICANN's Board voted to replace the 60-day transfer lock with a 30-day lock. Here is what changes for domain buyers and sellers, and what applies today.
- [A Brief Overview of .io Domain Names](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/io-domain-names.md): A brief overview of .io domain names: who uses them, why tech companies like them, what they cost, how safe they are and the benefits of wordplay domains.
- [Las Vegas Meetup Recap and Why All Domain Investors Should Join the ICA](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/las-vegas-meetup-recap-and-why-all-domain-investors-should-join-the-ica.md): Michael Law recaps the ICA 15th Anniversary Meetup in Las Vegas and explains why domain investors should join, with membership tiers from $300 to $25,000.
- [Level Up Your Portfolio with Grit, Part 2](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/level-up-your-portfolio-with-grit-part-2.md): Part 2 of Grit Brokerage's domain investing series covers where and how to sell domains: research, marketplaces, commissions and when to use a domain broker.
- [Omorpho Discusses Domain Upgrade from .fit to .com with Grit Brokerage](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/omorpho-discusses-domain-upgrade-from-fit-to-com-with-grit-brokerage.md): Omorpho's Brandon Burroughs explains why the brand upgraded from .fit to Omorpho.com, the problems with .fit and how Grit Brokerage negotiated the purchase.
- [One Word -ed (Past Tense) .COM Domains on the Rise](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/one-word-ed-past-tense-com-domains-on-the-rise.md): Past tense -ed one word .com domains are rising in price. See examples in use, including Booked.com, Placed.com and Reviewed.com, and recent -ed sales.
- [Outbound Wins: Grit Brokerage Continues Delivering Premium End User Sales](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/outbound-wins-grit-brokerage-continues-delivering-premium-end-user-sales.md): Grit Brokerage shares 2025 outbound wins: OHS.com, VHS.com, Pallet.com, Kargo.ai and Tungsten.com, each an end user domain upgrade for a growing brand.
- [Part Four - Reallocating profits - Rinse and repeat or level up? Calculated Risk](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/part-four-reallocating-profits-rinse-and-repeat-or-level-up-calculated-risk.md): Part 4 of Grit Brokerage's domain investing series on reallocating profits: weigh carrying costs, stay in your niche and avoid rushed buys after a big sale.
- [Part Three - Outbound Marketing - Grit Factor: Patience & Persistence](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/part-three-outbound-marketing-grit-factor-patience-persistence.md): Part 3 of Grit Brokerage's domain investing series on outbound marketing: how to find buyers, follow up with patience and close safely with Escrow.com.
- [Positioning Your Business Online for the Future](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/positioning-your-business-online-for-the-future.md): Why businesses should strengthen their online presence during stay at home orders, avoid relying only on social media and secure a brand matching .com domain.
- [Premium Domain Names Evolving Into An Asset Class](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/premium-domain-names-evolving-into-an-asset-class.md): Why premium domain names are hard to value, why they are scarce and undervalued, and what is holding them back from becoming a recognized asset class.
- [Cybersquatting Hit a Record in 2025: WIPO Overview 3.1](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/record-cybersquatting-2025-wipo-overview-3-1.md): WIPO handled over 6,200 domain disputes in 2025, a record. Here is what the new Overview 3.1 means for buyers of dictionary-word and brandable domains.
- [Supreme Court Rules Generic Word + .COM Can Be Trademarked](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/supreme-court-rules-generic-word-com-can-be-trademarked.md): The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that Booking.com can be a federal trademark. Here is what the decision means for owners of generic one word .com domains.
- [The Nitty Gritty - Interview with Jean-Pierre, Clean.org](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/the-nitty-gritty-interview-with-jean-pierre-clean-org.md): Interview with Jean-Pierre, owner of Clean.org, on why he bought a premium .org through Grit Brokerage, the pushback he faced and how the process went.
- [The Nitty Gritty - Interview with RagsToRiches.com](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/the-nitty-gritty-interview-with-ragstoriches-com.md): Interview with Christopher on why he bought RagsToRiches.com from Grit Brokerage for a cleaning business training course and how a premium domain helps.
- [The Nitty Gritty - Interview with Reggie.com](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/the-nitty-gritty-interview-with-reggie-com.md): Interview with the Reggie team about upgrading from HelloReggie.com to Reggie.com through Grit Brokerage, and the traffic and brand benefits that followed.
- [The State of the Domain Industry](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/the-state-of-the-domain-industry.md): Grit Brokerage's view of the domain industry in 2025: .COM as the cornerstone, .AI as the clear second TLD, and commentary from leading voices in domaining.
- [Biggest Domain Sales of 2026 So Far: Top 25 Through Q3](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/top-domain-sales-2026-q3.md): The biggest domain sales of 2026 through Q3, from AI.com at $70M to Club.com and Green.com. Top 25 by pattern, with DNJournal and NameBio figures and dates.
- [What is The Internet Worth? Internet.com Taking Bids Starting at $35M](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/what-is-the-internet-worth-internet-com-taking-bids-starting-at-35m.md): Internet.com is listed again with a $35M opening offer. Grit Brokerage also brokers TheInternet.com and TheNetwork.com and explains The+Keyword .com value.
- [Why Casey Wasserman is a Genius](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/why-casey-wasserman-is-a-genius.md): How Grit Brokerage sold Wasserman.com to Casey Wasserman and TeamWass, and five reasons why buying your own name as a .com is a genius move for a brand.
- [Why Premium .COM Domains are Still the Best Bet in 2023](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/why-premium-com-domains-are-still-the-best-bet-in-2023.md): Why premium one word .COM domains remain the best option for growing businesses in 2023, with recent sales like NFTs.com at $15M and Connect.com at $10M.
- [Why Prices of Premium Domain Names Will Continue to Appreciate](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/why-prices-of-premium-domain-names-will-continue-to-appreciate.md): Three reasons premium domain prices should keep rising: more business online, more domain investors and scarcity, plus chances to buy in uncertain times.
- [Why You Should Use a Domain Brokerage](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/why-you-should-use-a-domain-brokerage.md): Grit Brokerage podcast episode on the tactics and specialties that set it apart as a domain brokerage, including resilience, problem solving and easy contact.
- [Your Domain Name Is Your Brand Online](https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/post/your-domain-name-is-your-brand-online.md): Why growing companies upgrade to brand matching one word .com domains, with Discord.com, Surprise.com and Sumo.com bought for $1.5M after near seven years.

## Glossary

205 domain industry terms, each at https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/glossary/<term>.md. Index: https://gritbrokerage.preview.multisites.ai/glossary.md