The seller's steps.
WHAT TO PREPARE BEFORE LISTING
That the name is transferable That your registrant details are accurate and reachable
WHY BEFORE
Discovering a restriction at sale time delays or loses the sale.
WHAT YOU MUST DO AFTER A SALE
Unlock the domain, if held elsewhere Disable any privacy service that blocks the process Provide the authorisation code Confirm the transfer when asked
WHAT NOT TO DO
Cancel or reject the transfer once started Change the name's settings mid-transfer Delay
WHAT DELAYS COMPLETION
Locked domains Privacy services blocking the authorisation email Outdated registrant contact details Recent registration or transfer restrictions
THE CONTACT DETAILS POINT
Authorisation messages go to the registrant address on record.
If that address is wrong or unread, nothing proceeds.
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU CANNOT COMPLETE
Tell the marketplace immediately.
A sale that cannot complete is resolved. Silence makes it worse.
WHEN YOU ARE PAID
After confirmation.