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title: "Q1 Premium Auction Event recap: Portfolio-level selling takes hold"
date: "2026-05-13T08:42:33"
url: "https://www.godaddy.com/resources/news/q1-premium-auction-event-recap-portfolio-level-selling-takes-hold"
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# Q1 Premium Auction Event recap: Portfolio-level selling takes hold

For over two years, we’ve been running structured event auctions at GoDaddy, building on our expertise and reach to provide selling windows along with buying opportunities to our customers.

Our latest Premium Auction Event closed with MortgageCalculator.com leading the way at $367,000. This was an auction filled with over 2,000 third-party seller names, and after more than two years of running structured event auctions, one thing has become undeniable: sellers are increasingly using these events to move portfolio segments, not just individual names.

## Q1 event: By the numbers

We've featured over 10,000 domain names since we began our Premium Auction Event series in late 2024, and along the way, it has been established as a calendar event for buyers and sellers across our industry.

This event is designed to help investors generate meaningful revenue within a condensed seven-day timeframe. Outcomes typically fall on the higher end of wholesale pricing, though we have also seen select domains significantly outperform expectations.

The event included over 2,000 no-reserve listings, and buyers who showed up with clear acquisition intent.

We saw over 7,000 bids from buyers across 60 countries with strong engagement across North America, Europe, and APAC regions.

Along with MortgageCalculator.com's $367,000 closing price, we saw other standout sales, including WellnessTravel.com at $36,500, and Asleep.com at $32,888.

On the seller side, we had more sellers than ever partnering with us, a recognition of the concentrated window of heightened buyer activity.

## The portfolio opportunity

For individual portfolio holders, the challenge has always been the same: premium names sit waiting for the right buyer to appear at the right time.

What's become clear through the Premium Auction Event series is that seller intent is shifting. Instead of relying on individual inbound offers to fuel sales, portfolio holders are thinking about the Premium Auction Event as a portfolio-level opportunity.

We've seen an uptick in submissions for curated selections of strong segments of portfolios, and this reflects a shift in the way sellers think about domain sales.

The concentrated Premium Auction Event window drives a lot of qualified buyers. It puts the right names in front of thousands of buyers simultaneously in a defined window, with GoDaddy's reach behind it.

One portfolio seller from our last Premium Auction Event said,

> "The 7-day Premium Auction Events have been a highly effective channel for our portfolio. They strike the right balance between speed and value, creating urgency among buyers while still driving competitive bidding. We've consistently been able to move meaningful inventory at strong prices, making these events a key part of our sales strategy."

The strongest domain types from Q1 were short, memorable four-letter .com domains that appeal to both investors and brand builders, along with tech-forward extensions like .io and .co that continue to resonate with startups and SaaS companies. Single-word .com domains also performed well, valued for clarity, authority, and long-term brand potential.

## What's next?

As sellers begin to think about portfolio-level sales opportunities, reach out and discuss your strategy with us. The Premium Auction Event series is a strong fit for sellers looking to generate competitive returns from their best names.

With our next Premium Auction Event already set for June 3, 2026, we're already looking towards Q3. For our Q3 auction, we're looking for sellers with strong, curated inventory in the categories above, who are ready to put their best holdings in front of a global buyer pool.

To apply to be part of our next Premium Auction Event, please email [domaincommunity@godaddy.com](mailto:domaincommunity@godaddy.com)As we get closer to June, follow @GoDaddyAuctions on X for inventory announcements.