Below you will find a list of the most frequently asked questions we receive.
Why should I use your rating and appraisal service?
Spend some time looking around and reading the web site and you should have a good idea if you are an investor, domainer, speculator, institution or other. We are now the gold standard.
Afterall, you get THREE (3)
world-class domainers to value your domain - it is a unique opportunity.
You should use our service because our appraisers have unparalleled records of success. You should use our service because each appraiser is reviewed, vetted and ultimately certified by Frank Schilling as an 'expert in domain valuation.' And you should use our service because each report complies with generally accepted appraisal standards set forth by the U.S. government
Finally, you should use our service because we are the buyers and sellers, the innovators, the movers of the industry and have been since the dawn. Take advantage and order your S&F Rating and Appraisal Report today.
Why do S&F Rating and Appraisal Reports cost $995?
Ask yourself, how much it would cost to hire three of our appraisers to valuate your name? How much time and effort and money would you have to spend just to locate and contact and hire them? Then bring it all together in a summary appraisal that is professional, comprehensive, certified and complies with generally accepted appraisal standards and codes? Not to mention having to validate and document your own participation and qualifications as part of the appraisal process, as set by The Competency Rule? How, indeed, would you justify your valuation to an investor or bank and buyer without full documentation, terminology, procedures, production, storage, etc?
Our service is for premium domain holders who see the incredible benefit of hiring a panel of THREE (3) of the most successful domainers to evaluate and price their inventory in real market conditions. They also see the benefit in the resulting compliant appraisal - understood and accepted by those outside the domain business, the mainstream.
S&F Appraisers are already wealthy individuals with highly valuable experience, networks, knowledge, data and more. If you want the best, you have to pay for the best. And these are the best, much of the Top 10 is here. And you get not one but THREE (3) of them to appraise and comment on your domain name - it's an amazing opportunity.
We consider it a terrific deal especially with the cost of appraisals in other industries - many of which run up into the tens and hundreds of thousands.
On top of all, our nearly twenty (20) page document/appraisal is the most comprehensive and credible ever created for the VALID valuation of domain names for individuals and corporations inside AND outside the domain industry as it complies with generally accepted principles, practices and ethics established by the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices (USPAP)
For the premium quality of the service you receive, it is an incredible value indeed - unparalleled in the valuation service industry. Take advantage and order your S&F Report today.
What is USPAP?
The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) are the generally accepted standards for professional appraisal practice in North America. USPAP contains standards for all types of appraisal services.
The Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989 recognizes USPAP as the generally accepted appraisal standards and requires USPAP compliance for appraisers in federally related transactions. State Appraiser Certification and Licensing Boards; federal, state, and local agencies, appraisal services; and appraisal trade associations require compliance with USPAP.
While the American Society of Appraisers provides principles for our APPRAISERS, USPAP lays out standards for S&F REPORT. Each S&F Rating Appraisal Report is designed to conform to these standards, assurance provided by various layers and figures, checks and balances as well as the appraisers themselves who are held to Conduct principles established in the ASA code.
What is The Competency Rule?
The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) establishes several ethical foundations for those involved in the valuation of property, both intangible and tangible. The Competency Rule is a matter of ethics that requires all appraisers have sufficient and established knowledge and experience to perform appraisals.
If competency is not verifiable, the code requires the appraisal service to reveal lack of competency as it may adversely affect appraisal validity.
Competency Rule is highlighted and discussed to show the importance of knowledge, experience, standards and ethics in your appraisals. How competent is your appraiser? Visit the
Competency Rule page for more info
How do I know you are 'qualified' to make appraisals?
First off, please take some time to review some of the
eligibility requirements all appraisers/panelists have to fulfill before even being considered for a position. It should be quite clear that any individuals who fulfill all the requirements are certainly qualified...and RARE.
Once they fulfill eligibility requirements, each prospect is then subject to a 'Panel Referendum' in which all exisiting DomainConsultant panelists vote on the new designation. Only by unanimous vote is the prospect approved and asiigned the label of 'DomainConsultant panelist.'
After passing all that, panelists are then reviewed, vetted and certified by the single most sucessful and influential figure in the domain arena, Frank Schilling.
Schilling is an industry leader with unparalleled experience, stature and success. To question whether they are qualified means questioning his experience, connections and judgement. Learn more about Panel Certification.
Ultimately, it is up to you to decide how qualified we are and what our collective power is worth.
What do the terms in the Valuation Grid mean?
Terminology and explanation of Valuation Grid base and consideration values is for appraisal clients only. Each rating and appraisal includes a glossary that helps explain the grid plus other propietary methodology and terms. It is designed to help you understand your report and all the factors we consider in reaching your valuation.
What is an S&F Rating?
The S&F RAting system is a five-star, six level grade given as an overall 'quality index'. It is a measure, a classification of all factors - internal, external and otherwise. The system is also used as authentication and security device. All S&F Reports include a S&F Rating Seal which displays the final rating and is linked to a verification page. Learn all about the
S&F Rating system
What is the difference between a DC Panelist and an S&F Appraiser?
Panelists vote in referendums and provide consulting services of all kinds. Panelists approve new measures plus provide guidance for the appraisal system.
To appraise domains, DomainConsultant panelists must be reviewed, vetted and certified by the single most sucessful and influential figure in the domain arena, Frank Schilling.
Once certified, they become official 'S&F Appraisers' and can begin valuating domains.
Can I view a sample S&F Rating and Apraisal Report?
Unfortunately not, our certified report contain over twenty-three (23) pages of proprietary and private information that we, and our clients, cannot share publicly.
We can tell you that the appraisal itself is a comprehensive twenty-three page document that explores, analyses and explains the value of your name. It also includes USPAP compliance report and S&F Appraiser certification by Frank Schilling, Inc..
To learn more about what your S&F Rating and Appraisa includes, please visit Domain Appraisals
What's the difference between Batch Appraisals and Bulk Appraisals?
A batch appraisal is a single appraisal that contains multiple names valuated as one or as a group. Bulk appraisals allow you to get a discount when you purchase more than one individual appraisal.
For instance, say you own some 'halloween' names and want to have them all appraised together under a single document and with a single valuation figure - that is for batch appraisals. Now say you have six domains and need six individual appraisals for each one, you can ge a discount on each through our bulk services.
Do you offer a satisfaction guarantee on appraisals?
No. It is unfortunately quite possible that domain holders, who are known for having unrealistic expectations in regards to their own domains, may not be 'satisfied' with the Suggested Market Value (SMV) our appraisers come up with. Besides, we have to compensate our world-class appraisers whether you like the results or not. We suggest you take your appraisal as a guide, a snapshot in time. These are the captains of the industry - to question their COLLECTIVE judgement and experience means offering a guarantee to customers who may not like what the experts have to say.
Take advantage of this unique opportunity and order your S&F Appraisal today.
Where/how do I submit my domain for appraisal?
Once your order is received, you will receive an email with a link to the Domain Submission Form. If you did not receive the submission link email, please
contact us and include your Google order number and information.
How long before I receive my S&F Report?
Each appraisal generally takes between ten to fourteen business days to be completed and delivered. If we encounter difficulties and have to do a Panel Review or other that may result in delays, you will promptly be informed.
What other services do you offer?
Before packages services and offering them publicly, we were private consultants working on a freelance basis - including auction/purchase reviews, brokerage, development, sales and valuations. Bottom line is we can advise on any issue relating to the domain industry. Please review
Consulting Services for more information.
Do you appraise groups of domains or portfolios?
Yes. If you need to valuate a group of domains or portfolio, we are your single best option - our appraisers are all high-level domain holders with vast, successful portfolios. Pricing is based on number of domains,
contact us for details and quote.
Can I share my appraisal with others?
Yes, you can share the appraisal with others but you are bound by a strict confidentiality agreement that does not allow you to disseminate any information within the appraisal publicly. Penalties for non-compliance are highly severe. Please review
Terms of Service for more details.
What is your appraisal methodology? Procedures?
Visit
Appraisal Methodology to get a better understanding of our methodology and factors plus a bit about our procedures - much of which is private and reserved for panelists-only. Procedural summary is included with every domain appraisal but our stringent in-house procedural includes over 20 steps to insure that every domain is consistently appraised.
What do the letters "S&F" stand for?
These are the last name initials of two (2) of the appraisal system's founders: Adam Strong and M. Fiol. Strong is a founder and Fiol is a founder as well as the architect of the site and appraisal system.
How do I contact you?
Simply visit the
Contact Us page and submit a form to the appropiate department, a representative will then respond to your inquiry - normally within 48 hours.
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