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General Guidance

How Professional Verification Works

Understand the licence, identity and brokerage verification badges shown in the directory.

Updated July 17, 2026

Licence verification

A licence badge means directory administrators recorded a successful check against suitable evidence or an official regulator reference at the time shown.

Identity and brokerage verification

These separate badges confirm different facts and should not be treated as guarantees of future performance.

Verify independently

Consumers should confirm current licensing and disciplinary information directly with the responsible state or provincial authority before hiring a professional.

This resource provides general educational information. Local laws, practices, documents, costs and professional obligations vary. Obtain advice from appropriately qualified local professionals for your situation.