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How do I create an account?

Creating an account is simple and free:

  1. Click "Sign Up" in the top navigation
  2. Enter your email address and create a password
  3. Verify your email address
  4. Complete your profile setup

You'll receive 3 free credits to get started with your first appraisals!

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What is a domain appraisal?

A domain appraisal is a professional assessment of a domain name's market value. Our AI-powered system analyzes over 50 factors including:

  • Domain length and memorability
  • Keyword strength and search volume
  • Extension (.com, .net, etc.) and brandability
  • Comparable sales data
  • Market trends and industry relevance
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What sets Appraise.net apart from other domain appraisal systems?

The domain appraisal industry has several excellent services, and we respect the work being done across the board. What makes Appraise.net unique is our deep linguistic analysis and word disambiguation approach that goes beyond surface-level valuation.

Our Core Differentiator: Disambiguation-First Analysis

Most appraisal systems evaluate domains at face value. We go deeper by analyzing multiple possible interpretations of a domain name and identifying which meaning has the highest commercial value.

Word Disambiguation

We analyze how words can be parsed, understood, and interpreted across different contexts. For example, "sunrise" could be Sunrise the event, Sun Rise the action, or a brand name - each with different commercial value.

Cultural Impact Assessment

We evaluate how different interpretations resonate across demographics, geographies, and cultural contexts to identify maximum market appeal.

Industry Applicability Scoring

We identify which industries would find each interpretation most valuable and rank them by market size and monetization potential.

Commercial Value Prioritization

We select the interpretation with the strongest revenue potential and budget expectations in real-world business scenarios.

Comprehensive Analysis Services

Beyond basic valuation, we provide:

  • Linguistic Analysis: Sentiment, tone, part-of-speech, and semantic relationships
  • Brandability & Memorability: Pronunciation ease, phonetic appeal, recall metrics
  • Market Intelligence: Comparable sales data, pricing strategies, deal analyzer
  • SEO & Search Value: Keyword strength, search volume, organic traffic potential
  • Trademark Scanning: Potential conflicts across multiple jurisdictions
  • Certificate Generation: Professional PDF appraisals with QR verification

The Bottom Line

While other services might tell you a domain is worth $X, we explain why it is worth that amount by showing you:

  • Which interpretation drives the value
  • Which industries will pay for it
  • What budget range those buyers typically work within

This disambiguation-first approach ensures you are not just getting a number; you are getting actionable intelligence to price, market, and sell your domains effectively.

We believe the future of domain appraisal is not just about valuation; it is about understanding the full commercial potential of every possible interpretation and guiding you to the most valuable outcome.

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Why do I get a value range instead of one specific amount?

Domain values can vary significantly depending on the sales context and buyer. Our AI analyzes multiple pricing scenarios:

  • Liquidation Price: Quick sale, below-market value
  • Auction Price: Competitive bidding environment
  • Wholesale Price: Bulk or investor transactions
  • Retail Price: End-user market value
  • Best Use Case: Perfect buyer with specific needs

Our appraisal range represents the retail market range - what an end-user might reasonably pay. This gives you realistic expectations for different selling scenarios.

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How accurate are the appraisals?

Our AI system maintains a 95% accuracy rate by continuously learning from market data, sales records, and industry trends. However, domain values can be subjective and market conditions change, so our appraisals should be used as professional guidance rather than absolute values.

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What are GoDaddy Closeout Alerts?

Overview

GoDaddy Closeout Alerts is a free email notification service that sends you lists of GoDaddy Closeout auction domains, enriched with AI-powered valuations from Appraise.net.

What Are Closeout Domains?

Closeout domains are expired domains available with Buy Now prices as low as $5.00 USD. A closeout begins after the 10-day Expired Auction has ended without receiving a bid, and lasts 5 days. It functions as a reverse auction where the price decreases daily. This is the last chance to capture expired domains before they are returned to the registry.

How Our Alerts Work

  1. GoDaddy sends their Closeout newsletter - Listing domains entering the closeout phase
  2. We automatically appraise every domain - Our AI analyzes each domain and assigns a valuation
  3. You receive an enriched email - Domains are sorted by our estimated value, highlighting the best opportunities first

What You Get

  • Sorted by Value: Domains are ranked by Appraise.net valuation (highest first), so you see the best opportunities at the top
  • Color-Coded Values: Green = $4,000+, Blue = $2,500+, making high-value domains easy to spot
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: See closeout price, GoDaddy's estimate, and our AI valuation together
  • Quick Links: Click any domain to view the GoDaddy auction page, or click "view" to see our full appraisal

How to Subscribe

  1. Go to your Profile page
  2. Scroll to the "Email Preferences" section
  3. Check the GoDaddy Closeout Alerts option
  4. Click "Save Preferences"

You'll start receiving alerts with the next Closeout newsletter.

Requirements

  • Free for all registered users with verified email addresses
  • No credits required to receive the email
  • Viewing full appraisal reports costs 1 credit each

Tips for Using Closeout Alerts

  • Look for undervalued domains: Compare closeout prices to our valuations - large gaps may indicate opportunities
  • Act quickly: Closeout prices decrease daily over 5 days, then the domain is gone
  • Check the end times: Listed in Arizona timezone (MST)
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