Oversee.net announced today that it has partnered with Domain Distribution Network (DDN), a unit of Australia-based Dark Blue Sea to significantly expand marketplace options for aftermarket domain name buyers and sellers.

The Domain Distribution Network enables registrars, resellers and portals to earn commission selling aftermarket domains from third party providers via an online, instant sales process.  The Domain Distribution Network empowers domain owners to sell domains easily in the widest possible market through domain registrars.  The Domain Distribution Network includes many of the largest registrars, but no longer includes Godaddy.com

According to the companies,  by joining the DDN, SnapNames and Moniker, will bring the following benefits to customers:

For sellers
•    Names listed for sale at Moniker and SnapNames can opt in for listing on DDN’s network of partner registrars.
•    Once listed, the seller is not required to perform any manual tasks to complete the sale.
•    Sellers listing names through DDN will have their names automatically listed at Moniker’s registrar and on the SnapNames aftermarket platform with a “buy it now” price.

For buyers
•    DDN-listed names bring additional fresh inventory to SnapNames and Moniker listings.
•    The transaction is fully automated, with instant transfer of the domain name.

Commission rates were not discussed in the press release.

From the press release here are the statements of the principals of each company:

Oversee.net CEO and President Jeff Kupietzky: “Domain names are growing in value as an asset class,”   “Corporations, brand marketers, individuals and investors now understand that having the right domain name is essential for value creation online.  Our arrangement with DDN will bring additional breadth to our marketplace.”

Dark Blue Sea CEO Greg Platz said.  “We’re delighted to partner and list our inventory with SnapNames and Moniker,” he said.  “This is a valuable addition to our network of distribution partners, and we’re excited now to include them as a participating registrar partner by offering DDN’s listing service to SnapNames and Moniker customers.  We anticipate great success for the program and our partnership.”