As a broker, you can set up transactions between buyers and sellers, add your commission, and let AtomPay handle everything — from agreement generation to payment collection and transfer verification.
This article explains how brokers use AtomPay to manage domain transactions securely from start to finish.
🔹 Before You Start
Before setting up your first brokered transaction, make sure you have:
The domain name being sold
The agreed price between buyer and seller
Both parties’ contact details (email or phone)
Your commission amount or percentage
💡 AtomPay automatically handles all communication, verification, and payout logistics — so you can focus on closing the deal.
🧾 Step-by-Step: Brokering a Transaction with AtomPay
1️⃣ Start the Transaction
Go to AtomPay.
Select “I’m Brokering” from the role dropdown.
Enter the Domain Name (e.g., example.com).
Enter the Selling Price (USD).
Click Start Your Transaction.
AtomPay creates a new transaction ID and takes you to the Broker Setup screen.
2️⃣ Transaction Details / Payment Terms
Enter details under Payment Terms.
🧠 AtomPay ensures the broker fee is deducted automatically and paid to you when the transaction completes.
3️⃣ Add Buyer and Seller Details
Provide contact information for both parties so AtomPay can send the secure agreement links.
Buyer’s Email (Optional)
Seller’s Email and Phone Number
AtomPay will automatically generate an agreement for both parties to review and confirm.
💡 If you don’t have one party’s contact info, you can copy and share their unique transaction link directly.
You will see Transaction Summary
review details and click "Confirm Transaction"
4️⃣ Seller and Buyer links generated
Links for Seller and Buyers generated. Relay the links to them.
5️⃣ Dashboard > Atom Pay > My Transactions
Now we wait for the Buyer and Seller to do their part.
6️⃣ Buyer Makes Payment
📸 Screenshot: Buyer payment confirmation screen.
The buyer completes payment through AtomPay using:
Credit / Debit Card
Wire Transfer
ACH (U.S. buyers)
Cryptocurrency
Funds are securely held in AtomPay’s escrow system until the domain transfer is verified.
7️⃣ Domain Transfer
After payment:
The seller unlocks the domain and transfers it to AtomPay’s secure registrar holding account.
AtomPay confirms domain control and updates both parties.
The buyer is notified to confirm receipt once the domain appears in their account.
🔒 AtomPay holds both the funds and the domain until transfer completion — ensuring a secure and fair process for everyone.
8️⃣ Broker Notifications
You’ll receive updates at every major step:
Transaction Created — Confirmation of your setup
Buyer Modified Agreement — Requested changes
Seller Confirmed Terms — Seller’s approval
Buyer Paid — Funds held in escrow
Transfer Complete — Domain verified
Funds Released — Buyer confirmed, payout sent
💡 AtomPay automatically distributes the funds — buyer’s payment → seller proceeds + broker commission.
9️⃣ Commission Payout
Once the buyer confirms receipt of the domain:
The seller’s payout and your broker commission are released immediately.
Funds are sent to your registered payout method (bank or ACH).
You’ll receive a confirmation email with the transaction summary and payment details.
💰 Understanding Broker Fees
Component | Description |
Transaction Fee | Standard AtomPay transaction fee, based on domain price |
Broker Commission | Custom amount or percentage set by you |
Payment Options | Wire, ACH, Card, Crypto |
Fee Responsibility | Buyer, Seller, or Split (chosen by broker or parties) |
💬 AtomPay automatically calculates all fees and displays the total to each party before confirmation.
🔔 Notifications You’ll Receive as a Broker
Notification | When You’ll Receive It |
Transaction Created | After you start the transaction |
Buyer/Seller Modified Agreement | When either side requests changes |
Buyer Payment Received | Funds held in escrow |
Transfer In Progress | Seller started domain transfer |
Funds Released | Buyer confirmed, broker commission paid |
All your brokered transactions appear in your AtomPay Dashboard, with status tags like:
Draft
Awaiting Buyer Confirmation
Awaiting Payment
Transfer in Progress
Completed
🧩 Common Questions
Q: Can I edit a transaction after sending it to the parties?
A: No. Once the agreement is sent, only the buyer or seller can request modifications. You’ll receive a notification when updates are made.
Q: When do I get my commission?
A: Immediately after the buyer confirms receipt of the domain. AtomPay automatically releases your commission alongside the seller’s payout.
Q: Can I handle multiple brokered deals at once?
A: Yes. The AtomPay dashboard supports multiple active transactions, each with independent status tracking and payment notifications.
Q: Who pays the transaction fee?
A: Either the buyer, the seller, or both — depending on how the broker sets the split during transaction setup.
🧭 Summary
Brokering with AtomPay gives you:
💼 Automation: AtomPay manages agreements, verification, and payouts.
💰 Instant Commission: Paid as soon as the buyer confirms transfer.
🔒 Security: Funds and domain are protected until both sides complete.
📊 Transparency: Both parties can see full details, keeping you out of financial handling.
AtomPay takes care of the details, so you can focus on connecting buyers and sellers — faster, safer, and more efficiently.