• They’d like to make a little extra money. When times get tough, getting rid of domains you no longer use seems like a good way to make a few extra bucks.
• They’re just no longer interested in owning the domain. Sometimes owners just lose interest in their domain simply because it no longer appeals to them.

And this is great for you because:

• The domain may already have pre-existing traffic. This means that you don’t have to waste time trying to get that initial wave of traffic to your site.
• The domain may already be indexed in Google. If you don’t know what you’re doing, it could take several months before Google decides to index your site. But, if the domain is already indexed, you’re already set up to start receiving some search engine traffic.
• The domain may already have backlinks. Backlinks means a higher search engine placement for your site in Google, and that will ultimately bring you traffic. Getting backlinks to your website, especially if it is brand new, can be difficult. But, if the site already has pre-existing backlinks, there’s no need to leap that hurdle.
• The domain may already have established stats. Some stats that are looked upon as important are Google PageRank and Alexa or Compete rank. Buying a domain where these stats are already established eliminates another hurdle to leap. Sites with high PageRank are looked upon with authority.

So now that you see the benefits of buying a registered domain, it’s time to discuss where to find people wanting to sell their domain(s). Here are some of the top places people go to sell their domains:

Digital Point – Hundreds of domains are bought and sold in Digital Point’s Domains sub-forum. If you do some digging, you’d definitely bound to find some gems!

DNForum – Being one of the top domaining forums, everyone who visits DNForum is interested in domain names. DNForum’s Platinum Forums is great for both buyers and sellers!

NamePros – NamePros is also one of the top domaining forums in the industry. You’re bound to find some domains that interest you in their Domains For Sale sub-forum.

SitePoint – SitePoint has one of the leading marketplaces to buy and sell domains, websites, web design services, and more. You’ll find many people wanting to sell their domains in the Domain Name Classifieds.

eBay – As their slogan says, “You can find it on eBay!”; even domains! Go searching through the Domain Names sub-category on eBay to find thousands of domain auctions!

Once you find a domain you’d like to own for a price you’re willing to pay, get into contact with the owner. From then on, it’s just a matter of sending the owner the money for the domain through PayPal (or another payment processor) and then having the domain transferred to you. You are now the proud owner of said domain name!