Saw.com domain brokerage fees for buyers and sellers in dollars
7 min read By the DomainAgent team
Saw.com charges buyers 15 percent of the purchase price or 500 USD, whichever is higher, plus a 19.99 USD consultative fee. Sellers pay 9 percent for self-service brokerage or 15 percent for full-service brokerage. These figures follow Saw.com's published fee schedule and buyer broker terms, as we read them in October 2026. Confirm the charges on the live fee schedule before hiring a broker or listing your domain.
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Status, a value range from real sales and a suggested opening offer, before you pay any broker fee.
How saw.com domain brokerage works for a buyer
If the name you want is already taken, separate the owner's asking price from the cost of hiring someone to negotiate. Saw.com's buyer commission is added to the purchase price. Its initial engagement runs for 120 days or until you control the domain, whichever comes first. That period is an engagement term, not a promise that an owner will sell.
The commission may be collected directly from the escrow agent used for the purchase. That payment route does not make it part of the seller's price or remove it from your budget. Ask for a written breakdown showing the domain price, commission, consultative fee and any other transaction charges before approving a purchase.
The deal check tool below this article's lead can help you assess the name before choosing a service. No account is needed for the first check. Treat that assessment as a starting point for your budget, since neither a valuation nor a broker engagement guarantees an agreement.
The saw.com broker fee at different purchase prices
The formula is the greater of 15 percent of the purchase price or 500 USD, plus 19.99 USD. Below about 3,333 USD, the 500 USD minimum dominates. At a 1,000 USD purchase price, that makes Saw.com's brokerage charges 519.99 USD before any separate transaction costs.
| Domain purchase price | Saw.com commission | Saw.com with consultative fee | GoDaddy broker charges | DomainAgent assumed plan cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 USD | $500 | $519.99 | $299.99 | $198 |
| 3,000 USD | $500 | $519.99 | $699.99 | $198 |
| 5,000 USD | $750 | $769.99 | $1,099.99 | $198 |
| 10,000 USD | $1,500 | $1,519.99 | $2,099.99 | $198 |
| 25,000 USD | $3,750 | $3,769.99 | $5,099.99 | $198 |
These columns show service charges only, excluding the domain purchase price, taxes and any separate escrow or transfer costs. GoDaddy Domain Broker Service uses its 99.99 USD non-refundable fee plus 20 percent. DomainAgent assumes exactly 2 months of Investor at 99 USD per month on monthly billing. It is an illustration, not an expected completion time.
For a 10,000 USD name, the Saw.com figures give a combined domain price and brokerage cost of 11,519.99 USD before other charges. Set your total spending limit first, then work backward to the offer you can afford. Comparing commissions at an identical purchase price does not predict which service will negotiate the lowest price.
Sedo's buy-side comparison is a 99 USD one-time fee plus 20 percent, per its US brokerage page (its European pages list 99 EUR). Our Sedo brokerage fees guide covers the service, but confirm the current currency and terms directly. The GoDaddy domain broker alternative page compares another buyer route.
The saw.com commission for sellers
Saw.com's published seller rates are 9 percent for self-service brokerage and 15 percent for full-service brokerage. Domain Name Wire reported the same rates at its 2024 platform launch. That historical report is context, so confirm the current live fee schedule and the service included in your agreement.
| Domain sale price | Commission at 9 percent | Seller keeps at 9 percent | Commission at 15 percent | Seller keeps at 15 percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,000 USD | $180 | $1,820 | $300 | $1,700 |
| 10,000 USD | $900 | $9,100 | $1,500 | $8,500 |
| 50,000 USD | $4,500 | $45,500 | $7,500 | $42,500 |
These proceeds subtract only the stated commission. Taxes and other applicable costs are excluded. Choose your minimum acceptable net proceeds before setting an asking price. A lower rate helps only if the service fits the work you need and a buyer agrees to terms.
If the domain belongs to an operating website or business you are selling, a separate business valuation prices the whole company rather than just the name. Keep that distinction clear when deciding what the broker is being hired to sell.
Afternic seller commission ranges from 15 to 30 percent. Our Afternic broker fee guide explains those tiers. Compare the likely buyer source and the assistance included alongside the percentage, since a listing and a full-service engagement may meet different needs.
When Saw.com is worth its fee
A human broker can be worth paying for when you want a person to handle discussions and explain the choices as negotiations develop. For a high-value name, the decision may depend as much on the broker's approach and communication as on the commission. Ask who will handle your engagement and what full-service work includes.
Choosing a saw domain broker makes particular sense to consider if you value personal involvement more than a fixed software budget. A seller should compare self-service with full-service responsibilities before choosing the lower percentage. A buyer should discuss the target, spending limit and reporting expectations before paying. No service can make an unwilling owner accept.
When a flat plan keeps more money
A flat plan can cost less when its total charges for the months used are below the commission on a comparable deal. DomainAgent provides an AI Buy Agent and Sell Agent with no commission and no per-domain fee. Our domain broker service explains the buyer workflow, and sell my domain covers the seller route.
| Plan | Monthly billing | Monthly price billed yearly | Negotiations at a time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor | $99 | $49 | 5 |
| Pro | $299 | $149 | 25 |
| Portfolio | $999 | $499 | 100 |
Yearly prices require yearly billing. The buyer comparison above uses monthly Investor pricing, so 2 months cost 198 USD. At a 2,000 USD sale, that assumed plan cost exceeds Saw.com's 180 USD self-service commission. At a 10,000 USD sale, it is below either seller commission. Separate transaction costs still need to be included.
You pay the plan months used even if nothing closes. More months raise your total, and a cheaper fee does not guarantee the same purchase or selling price. DomainAgent writes as DomainAgent acting for a client, never exceeds your walk-away price and makes nothing binding without your click. Supported deals use licensed escrow.
Read the cheap domain broker service comparison and current pricing before choosing. If Sedo is also on your shortlist, our Sedo domain broker alternative page explains how a flat plan changes the cost calculation.
What saw.com reviews suggest
The Trustpilot snapshot used for this October 2026 comparison puts Saw.com around 4.8 out of 5 from about 370 reviews. Those are approximate, changeable figures, not a guarantee of your result. Read recent reviews for the service you intend to use and check how the company responds when a customer disputes a charge.
One buyer complained that an agreed price was later raised by 250 USD. Saw.com replied that the amount covered broker work and pointed to its fee schedule. This is an individual complaint and response, not an independently established account of the transaction or evidence that every buyer encounters the same issue.
Confirm the saw.com fee schedule before paying
The published schedule, buyer terms and review history give you material to assess legitimacy, but a rating cannot settle a contractual question. Request written confirmation of all charges, when commission becomes payable and what happens if the owner declines. Keep that confirmation with the engagement terms, especially if an invoice differs from your understanding.
