Vetting Standards
Olyveco verifies professionals to create a safer starting point for Canadian homeowners. Verification is transparent, ongoing, and backed by clear standards.
Why we vet professionals
Homeowners deserve clarity and safety when they explore a move. Traditional real estate platforms often reward speed and lead volume. Olyveco is built to reward trust and contribution.
Vetting does not mean perfection. It means transparency, legitimacy checks, and accountability. It helps homeowners start from a safer place and helps professionals stand out for the right reasons.
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Pending Verification is a visible status
Some professionals may appear in the directory while verification is in progress. When you see Pending Verification, it means the professional has started the process and has agreed to Olyveco standards. It also means some checks are still being completed.
What you can do with a Pending profile:
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Review their info and specialties
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Use booking links if provided
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Request an intro through Olyveco
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Choose to wait until Verified if you prefer
Verified is earned
When a professional is marked Verified, it means core legitimacy checks have been completed and they have agreed to ongoing standards and accountability.
Verification may include one or more of the following, depending on the profession and location:
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Identity and professional legitimacy checks
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Licensing, certification, or association confirmation where applicable
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Business information validation and service area clarity
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Standards agreement and code of conduct
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Ongoing trust signals through contribution and feedback
Note line:
Verification is not an endorsement or guarantee of outcomes. It is a trust and transparency standard.
Standards every professional agrees to
- No unsolicited outreach to homeowners
- Clear communication. No pressure tactics
- Transparent expectations about fees, timelines, and responsibilities
- Respectful conduct inside the community
- Follow Olyveco guidelines for introductions, messaging, and dispute handling
Consent-based contact is non-negotiable
Olyveco is designed so homeowners stay in control. You can browse, learn, and request introductions without opening the door to ongoing follow-up.
How contact works:
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Browse categories and profiles without contact
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Request an intro when you want help choosing a professional
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Use booking links if you want to schedule directly
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Direct messaging unlocks only after you request to be contacted
Reporting is simple - Accountability is real
If a homeowner experiences pressure, misrepresentation, or conduct that breaks standards, there is a clear reporting path.
What happens when an issue is reported:
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The report is reviewed based on policy
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Patterns are tracked over time
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Actions can include warnings, restrictions, badge removal, or removal from the network
Start with clarity - Connect only when youโre ready
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