ie: There’s a domain name that is going to expire this year that I would like to purchase. Is there any way for me to make an advance purchase of the domain so that the moment the former owner loses control of the domain, I gain it?

I would rather wait for the domain to expire than have to purchase it from the owner. I’m likely going to park it for a little while anyway, so it’s not urgent, but I do want to acquire it.

Thanks!