Best way to buy/sell/transfer a site?
 

I worked out a deal to buy someone's site. Now we're having a problem working out the actual trade agreements. We already agreed on the money, now we need to swap it.

I offered to pay 50% upfront and the other 50% after the site is in my possession but the other party wasn't comfortable with that. I then suggested Escrow, but the other party isn't comfortable with that either.

Are there any other options/solutions we're not thinking of? Any ideas would be appreciated.

escrow.com is the safest for both of you, if hes refusing to accept escrow i would be a little worried

I think 50% up front is fair...

Anytime I have bought sites/domains I have never had an issue. But I have always dealt with people I trust so that has never been a problem. I don't see why they wouldn't be comfortable with half now and half when you get the site unless they are up to something.

How well do you know the person. I ask because if they know you at all they wouldn't be worried about you screwing them over... your reputation speaks for itself.

do they post on gfy? i'm sure several people on here can vouch for your honesty. i've done lots of business with sly and hes the last person that would be unfair or try to scam anyone.

wow, if they won't do it with escrow, i would be REALLY worried

If I knew this person, this wouldn't even be an issue. This is someone I have never dealt with or spoke with before. If he can provide me with references, I'll ease up some though I do think I am being quite fair.

Be careful man... if he doesn't want to go the escrow route I would be careful

i just did a 50% down deal yesterday and it was surprisingly a smooth transaction. Escrow.com was our first choice but they do not handle transactions in Arizona yet. I think escrow is the best when conducting any kind of money deal, weird that they other party wouldn't.

i allways take 100% upfront if you dont trust me oh well you dont need to buy from me.

I can help you guys out Sly. I've done a lot of deals like this. Either myself or my attorney can handle the simultaneous closing for you.

I want to buy some sites. Anyone selling?

I can custom build ya a blog :winkwink: see sig

If the domain/site has any value I would be damn sure to use escrow.
If the other part is "nervous" about that... walk way.
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and for the last post I have a few small domains for sale.
domains
facialcollege isnt for sale on the list but i've been too lazy to remove it.
domains only, make offers.
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