Verification has a source, a scope, and a date.

A badge should tell you what was checked. It should never imply that every claim about a real estate agent is proven.

Distinct verification states

Unclaimed means no real estate agent has established ownership. A claim is pending until identity and the connection to the real estate agent are checked. License verification means the attributed regulator record was checked. Brokerage, service-area and review verification each require separate evidence.

Confidence is about a fact

Source-match confidence describes how confidently a field matches its cited record. It does not measure service quality, future results, character, or consumer satisfaction.

Self-reported information stays labeled

A real estate agent may supply a biography, languages, and website after ownership verification. These edits do not overwrite independently sourced license records. Conflicts enter the correction queue.

Freshness matters

A verification is a dated observation. Stale facts are labeled for refresh, and the authoritative regulator should always be consulted before relying on license status.

No regulatory endorsement

AgentCerta is independent. A source citation or verification label does not imply approval by a government agency, professional association, or data provider.