Escrow and safe transfers: how brokered app deals work

A brokered deal follows a fixed sequence: offer, letter of intent, due diligence, escrow funding, asset transfer, and finally release of funds. Each step protects one side from the other's default.

During due diligence the buyer gets read access to store consoles and analytics. Nothing transfers yet — the seller's risk is limited to disclosure.

Escrow is the core safety mechanism: the buyer funds the deal before any assets move, but the seller only receives the money after the buyer confirms the transfer is complete.

Account transfer order matters. Google Play app transfers move the app between accounts; on iOS, app transfer moves the app to the buyer's App Store Connect. Domains, source repositories and social accounts follow, each confirmed in the escrow checklist.