You've read that
domain names are the new real estate, and that
valuations for
prime domain names are increasing again after the dot-com crash.
Appraising a
domain name is a tricky business, however, because unlike
real real estate, i.e., dirt, we've only been placing values on domain names for a few years. As a general rule, the value of a
domain name is the
price the market will bear--the
price a willing buyer will pay a
willing seller. But where to start the negotiation? Registrar Moniker.com offers an appraisal service, as do several other companies. But I found an
interesting tool the other day that might give you an idea of your
domain name's value. Go to
http://estibot.com/ and check it out. I personally think the
valuations it offers are too high, but it it is interesting to see the
methodology it employs.
Labels: appraisals, domain names, valuation
