About
One brand. One exit.
Exit Stage is the first marketplace built for the complete handoff of an artist brand.
Exit Stage exists for artists ready to step off the stage cleanly, and for buyers ready to step on with everything intact. We facilitate full transfers of masters, publishing catalogs, trademarks, stage names, logos, domains, distribution deals, and social audiences — packaged and transferred under a single deal.
Sellers can upgrade any listing to Verified for a premium fee. We hire outside lawyers to review title, ownership, and transferability. Verified listings carry a checkmark badge so buyers know a real attorney has vetted the package.
How it works
- 01Seller submits
Create a listing with brand details, assets, and asking price.
- 02Pay $10 listing fee
A small fee filters serious sellers. Credited back toward our success fee on close.
- 03Optional: Verified upgrade
Pay a premium fee and we hire outside lawyers to review title, ownership, and transferability. Verified listings get a checkmark badge.
- 04Buyers browse
Listings go live immediately. Buyers acknowledge a binding disclaimer before contact.
- 05On-platform negotiation
All conversations stay in Exit Stage messaging — contact info is auto-redacted.
- 06Escrow closes the deal
A licensed third-party escrow handles funds, asset transfer, and final handoff.
Fees
Transparent, low-friction pricing. No hidden cuts.
One-time, per listing. Charged when you submit. Keeps lowball offers and junk listings out. Credited back toward your success fee when the deal closes.
Seller-side only. Invoiced after escrow releases funds. Buyers pay $0 in platform fees.
Optional upgrade. We hire outside lawyers to vet title, ownership, and transferability. Verified listings display a checkmark badge for buyer confidence.
Payment methods
Listing fees accepted via card. Tax handled automatically at checkout.
Coming soon — BTC, ETH, and stablecoins for listing fees.
Sale proceeds themselves move through a licensed third-party escrow, not through Exit Stage. We never custody buyer funds.
Buyer & seller protections
Sellers can pay a premium for outside counsel to review title and ownership. Verified listings show a checkmark badge.
Sellers and buyers sign clause-by-clause acknowledgments, logged with IP and SHA-256 hash.
Phone numbers, emails, and off-platform handles are auto-stripped from messages and bios.
Negotiations stay in Exit Stage messaging so we can resolve disputes with full context.
Funds and assets transfer through a licensed third-party escrow agent.
Your $10 listing fee is credited back toward our success fee when your deal closes.
Ready when you are.
List a brand for $10. Browse buyer-ready exits for free.