Why Verification Matters on Matchouse

Verification on Matchouse isn’t just a badge — it’s a signal of trust, credibility, and serious intent. Whether you're offering services, listing a property, or hoping to connect with reliable users, verified profiles perform better across the board.

Last updated 8 months ago

1. What Is Verified Status?

A verified profile means the user has submitted their identity through a secure, third-party check. Once approved, they receive a blue verification badge that appears next to their name across the platform.

This badge helps users instantly identify who is real, active, and trustworthy — which has a direct impact on responses and bookings.

2. Who Benefits from Verification?

	User Type Why Verification Helps
Landlords	Builds confidence with tenants and estate agents.
Service Professionals	Increases trust, visibility, and conversions.
Estate Agency Account Owners	Optional personal verification adds credibility, but not required.
Other Users (Tenants, Buyers, Seekers)	Do not require or support ID verification.

3. What Does Verification Unlock?

Being verified can positively affect your experience in several ways:

✨ Higher visibility in search and matching
🤝 Faster responses and more trusted interactions
🔒 Stronger profile credibility for leads and deals
💬 More engagement in chats and lead invites
💼 Professional trust when bidding or offering services

4. Real Scenarios Where Verification Makes a Difference

Scenario 1: A Landlord Listing a Property

A verified landlord sees quicker tenant interest because renters trust they’re dealing with a legitimate, active person — not a fake or unvetted profile.

Scenario 2: A Service Professional Offering Help

An unverified cleaner and a verified cleaner both offer the same service. The verified one gets picked first — especially when clients are booking remotely.

Scenario 3: An Estate Agent Inviting a Buyer into Chat

While agency verification covers the business, a verified owner profile adds an extra layer of trust when chatting with buyers, landlords, or other professionals.

5. Does Being Verified Affect Matching?

Yes. Matchouse’s algorithm considers multiple signals to prioritise quality — and verification is one of them. Verified profiles:

Are more likely to be shown to high-intent users
Appear higher in searches, matches, and suggestions
Avoid being flagged by users as suspicious or incomplete

6. Verified vs. Unverified – What Users See

		Feature Verified Profile Unverified Profile
Trust badge shown	✅ Yes	❌ No
Prioritised in matching	✅ Yes	❌ No
Eligible for profile boosts	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Lead quality	Higher	May be lower
Perceived reliability	High	Medium or unclear

💡 Final Thought

Getting verified takes just a few minutes and can make a real difference. On a platform like Matchouse — where visibility, trust, and smart matching are everything — verified users simply stand out and connect faster.

If you want to increase your chances of getting booked, hired, or contacted, verification is a smart investment.