What Is Appraisal?
A domain appraisal is an estimate of a domain name's market value. Appraisals can be automated (using algorithms that analyze length, keywords, TLD, and comparable sales) or professional (conducted by experienced domain brokers or appraisal services).
The most reliable appraisals consider multiple factors: domain length, keyword relevance and search volume, TLD extension, comparable aftermarket sales (comps), brandability, existing traffic, backlink profile, and trademark status.
However, domain valuation is not an exact science. Automated tools often underestimate brandable domains — for example, ordex.ai was appraised at $539 by algorithmic tools but actually sold for $5,999. This is because algorithms struggle to assess brandability and market demand for unique names.
ordex.ai was algorithmically appraised at $539 but sold for $5,999 — a 10x gap showing the limits of automated valuation.
Why This Matters for Startups
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