01
Tell us the domain
Share the domain you want and your maximum budget. We give you an honest feasibility view before you commit a cent.
Domain Acquisition & Brokerage · Worldwide · AU-Based
Private
domain
deals.
Done
properly.
We acquire the exact domain you want — discreetly, at the right price, across every major extension. No drama. No inflated asks. Just a clean close. We operate globally from Australia.
Engagement Fee
$250
USD · Upfront · Non-refundable
Covers ownership research, contact intelligence, outreach strategy, and the first approach to the seller. No close, no success fee.
Success fee12.5% of price
Minimum success fee$1,000 USD
Maximum success fee$25,000 USD
Escrow guidanceIncluded
Transfer coordinationIncluded
Confidential
Escrow-ready
Global reach
AU-based
$250
Flat engagement (USD)
12.5%
Success fee on close
$25k
Fee cap (USD)
100%
Buyer identity protected
Process
Six steps to a
clean close
02
Research & value
We identify ownership, contact pathways, and build a valuation band using comparable sales — so you know what's realistic before we approach.
03
Engage for $250 USD
A flat $250 covers research, outreach strategy, and the first contact approach. Non-refundable. Payable on signing the engagement letter.
04
Discreet outreach
We approach the owner without revealing your identity. Protecting the buyer is one of the most financially valuable things we do.
05
Negotiate & agree
We anchor with data — comparable sales, clean close speed, structured options. Your walk-away number is our north star throughout.
06
Escrow & transfer
We coordinate escrow, verify the transfer, confirm DNS. Funds release only when the domain lands in your account. File closed.
Why QuietClose
Not a
marketplace.
A closer.
Identity protection
The moment a seller knows who wants their domain, the price goes up. We never disclose your identity without written authorisation.
Anchored on data
We negotiate with comparable sales, extension strength, and commercial demand — not guesswork. That discipline consistently saves clients money.
Speed as leverage
We move quickly, present clean offers, and give sellers a reason to commit. A fast, certain close beats a slow, uncertain one for both parties.
Ops-grade transfer
Domain transfers can go wrong. We coordinate escrow, verify DNS, confirm email continuity, and document every step end to end.
Capped fee
Our success fee caps at $25,000 USD. On large transactions you retain significantly more. We're incentivised to close efficiently — not to inflate.
Honest feasibility
If a domain is not acquirable within your budget, we tell you before you engage. We'd rather decline the $250 than waste your time.
Clients
We work with people
who need to move quietly
Founders & CEOs
"We've finalised the name. Investors are on board. The .com is held by a squatter."
We acquire without tipping off the seller that a funded startup is behind the purchase. Speed and discretion are everything at this stage.
Branding Agencies
"The client approved the name. It's perfect. The domain is held and the rebrand is at risk."
We work as a silent back-office partner. You keep the client relationship. We close the domain problem. Referral arrangements available.
CMOs & Brand Directors
"We're launching in 60 days. The domain is parked. Legal doesn't want us making the first move."
We take the commercial risk off your desk. You instruct us, we execute, you present the domain as secured.
AI & Tech Startups
"We need the .ai version. Someone's sitting on it and the ask is way above market."
We know the .ai and .io markets well. We anchor on comparable sales, approach without signalling urgency, and close at the right number.
IP & Corporate Lawyers
"The trademark was granted. The matching domain is held by a third party who won't respond."
We manage the commercial negotiation while you handle the legal strategy. Clean separation that typically accelerates both tracks.
M&A & Integration Teams
"Post-acquisition, two of the domains we need are live sites with operating businesses behind them."
We handle complex acquisitions including live sites — structured transitions, content handovers, SEO continuity. Documented end to end.
The team
Built by people who
live in this market
NK
Norman Kurta
Co-Founder
Norman has owned more than 1,000 domain names over his career and watched the same problem repeat itself: people who needed a specific domain had no good way to buy it. Brokers were expensive and opaque, marketplaces ignored buyer-side needs, and going direct inflated the price the moment a seller sensed urgency. QuietClose is his answer to that problem.
1,000+ domains personally ownedJK
Jordan Kurta
Co-Founder
Jordan brings a buyer's instincts to every deal. With a personal portfolio of 300 domains — heavily weighted toward .io and .ai — he understands what makes a domain strategically valuable and what the market will actually bear. Every engagement gets his personal attention from first contact to transfer confirmation.
300+ domains · .ai & .io specialistFAQ
Common
questions
How much does domain acquisition cost?
QuietClose charges a $250 USD engagement fee upfront, plus a 12.5% success fee on the final purchase price. The minimum success fee is $1,000 USD and it is capped at $25,000 USD. If we don't close the deal, you only pay the $250 engagement fee.
Will the domain owner know who is buying?
No. QuietClose never reveals buyer identity without explicit written authorisation. This is one of the most financially valuable parts of our service — the moment a seller knows a funded startup or major brand is behind the purchase, the price can increase significantly.
What domain extensions do you work with?
We acquire domains across all major extensions: .com, .ai, .io, .co, .net, .org, .app, .dev, .us, .uk, .com.au, .de, .ca, .fr, .tech, .finance, .media, and many more. We have specific expertise in .ai and .io acquisitions for tech startups.
How long does a domain acquisition take?
Fast deals close in 7–21 days. Complex negotiations or unresponsive sellers can take 30–90 days. We will give you an honest estimate after the initial research phase, before you commit to the engagement fee.
Do you work internationally?
Yes. QuietClose operates globally from our base in Australia. We acquire domains for clients in any country, from sellers in any country. All fees are in USD.
What if the domain owner refuses to sell?
If after our full outreach sequence the owner is not interested, we close the file and report our findings. You have paid the $250 engagement fee only — no success fee applies. We will also recommend alternative domains or extensions.
Do you work with branding agencies as partners?
Yes. We partner with branding, naming, and digital agencies as a silent acquisition resource. When your client approves a name and the domain is blocked, you refer to us. We handle everything. You keep the client relationship and we offer a referral fee on completed acquisitions.
Start here
Tell us the domain.
We'll tell you
what's possible.
Send us the domain and your budget. We come back within 24 hours with an honest feasibility read — no cost, no obligation. We work with any extension, any country, any time zone. All fees are in USD.
hello@quietclose.co
Norman Kurta & Jordan Kurta, Co-Founders
Knowledge Base
Everything you need to know about domain acquisition
Service
Domain Broker Australia
AU-based team, global execution. All extensions acquired discreetly.
Pricing
Domain Broker Fees Explained
$250 + 12.5%, capped at $25,000. The only broker that publishes its pricing.
Identity
Confidential Domain Acquisition
Buy a domain without revealing who you are. Identity protection saves money.
Startups
For Founders & Startups
.ai and .io specialists. Identity-protected before or after your announcement.
Agencies
For Branding Agencies
Silent acquisition partner. You keep the client relationship. We close the domain.
Legal & M&A
For Lawyers & M&A
Commercial track parallel to your legal strategy. Full documentation provided.