Our Five-Phase Acquisition Process
Every Vadiweb domain acquisition follows a structured five-phase methodology designed to maximize success probability while protecting your interests throughout the engagement.
Phase 1: Discovery
Every acquisition begins with comprehensive discovery consultation. We discuss your target domain, understand why it matters to your business, assess budget parameters and timing requirements, and explore alternative options if your primary target proves unavailable.
During discovery, we ask questions that inform our approach: What happens to your brand strategy if this domain is unavailable? Are there acceptable alternatives? What timeline pressures exist? What range of investment makes business sense?
We provide honest assessment of acquisition feasibility. If our experience suggests a domain is likely unavailable at reasonable terms, we tell you upfront rather than pursuing futile attempts.
Phase 2: Research
Before initiating any outreach, we conduct thorough research to inform our strategy. Research encompasses ownership investigation using multiple data sources, valuation analysis based on comparable sales and market factors, assessment of seller circumstances that might influence approach and timing, and analysis of any prior sales history or listing patterns.
This research phase produces a customized acquisition strategy defining our outreach approach, initial positioning, expected price ranges, negotiation parameters, and contingency plans.
Phase 3: Outreach
We initiate contact with the domain owner using blind outreach that protects your identity. Our confidentiality protocols ensure sellers never know who wants their domain or why, preventing the price inflation that occurs when well-funded buyers are identified.
Initial outreach is carefully crafted to maximize response probability, establish credibility, express genuine interest, and create reasons for engagement. When standard approaches fail, we apply alternative strategies refined through years of experience.
Phase 4: Negotiation
When owners engage, we manage the negotiation process with patience and expertise. We gauge seller expectations, understand motivations and objections, and work toward mutually acceptable terms.
Throughout negotiation, you receive regular updates and strategic recommendations. Major decisions remain yours while we handle execution and tactical adjustments.
Phase 5: Transaction
Upon reaching agreement, we manage comprehensive transaction execution: arranging reputable escrow services, preparing documentation, coordinating payment processing, overseeing domain transfer, and providing post-transfer support.
Funds are released only after domain transfer is verified in your registrar account, ensuring you never risk payment without receiving the domain.
Typical Timelines
Quick Acquisitions (2-4 weeks): Motivated sellers with realistic expectations.
Standard Acquisitions (1-3 months): Common scenario requiring outreach, rapport-building, and negotiation.
Complex Acquisitions (3-12 months): High-value domains or situations requiring extended cultivation.
What You Can Expect
- Honest assessment of feasibility before commitment
- Protected identity throughout the process
- Regular status updates and strategic recommendations
- Expert handling of all negotiation and transaction details
- Secure, verified domain transfer