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The RealHomly trust system

Trust is not a feature. It is the product.

Most platforms optimise for volume. We optimise for truth. Five layers work together so no single check has to carry the full burden.

Layer 01Identity Verification

Who is listing this property?

Every landlord verifies a government-issued ID, live selfie, and Nigerian phone number before publishing. Anonymous listings are not permitted.

Government-issued ID
Live selfie match
Phone OTP
Moderation audit trail

Layer 02Property Proof Verification

Does this property actually exist?

Every listing requires original photos and a walkthrough video. Stock, recycled, misleading, and AI-generated property media are rejected.

Minimum 5 original photos
Walkthrough video
Address and media review
Optional physical scout visit

Layer 03Platform Moderation

Does this listing meet our standards?

Our team reviews the identity match, media quality, price realism, description honesty, and legal disclosures before a listing goes live.

Structured review checklist
Transparent pricing check
Identity and listing match
Approval, revision, or rejection

Layer 04Reputation & History

What has this lister done before?

Trust scores are earned over time from verified reviews, response behaviour, violation history, and successful listings.

Verified renter reviews
Response history
Violation record
Public trust indicators

Layer 05Community Reporting

What are users saying right now?

Renters can report suspicious listings, misleading prices, inspection-fee demands, and impersonation. Credible reports trigger review.

Report option on listings
Clear reason categories
Automatic de-ranking
Reporter outcome updates

Trust badges

What each badge on a listing means

Verified

Identity confirmed, property proof submitted, and listing approved by moderation.

Scout Visited

A trained RealHomly Scout physically visited the property and submitted an inspection report.

Trusted Lister

A landlord with a positive verified history and consistently strong trust score.

New Lister

Identity and property verified, but still building a platform reputation.

Abuse prevention and penalties

Fake listings, hidden fees, identity fraud, and pressure to pay before inspection lead to de-ranking, removal, suspension, or permanent bans.

A fair appeal process

Users can challenge moderation decisions with supporting evidence. Every appeal is reviewed against the same documented standards.

See the trust system in action.

Every searchable home has already passed the minimum verification standard.

Browse verified homes