Verify the Seller Before You Take the Listing

Ownership Verification is now available through MetroTex MLS, giving subscribers a way to check seller identity and property ownership before taking the listing.

A prospective seller can sound convincing, but that does not always mean they own the property. When seller impersonation slips through, agents and brokers can lose valuable time and resources before discovering that a listing is fraudulent.

Powered by Property Shield, Ownership Verification helps confirm a prospective seller’s identity and compare it with owner-of-record information. Once the seller completes a secure identity check, you receive a risk report with any potential flags to help you decide how to proceed.

Want a closer look at the process? Watch the 30-minute walkthrough, then download the quick guides below for future reference.

Watch the Ownership Verification Walkthrough

See how the process works, from placing an order to reviewing the completed risk report.

Watch the Webinar Recording

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How Ownership Verification Works

Ownership Verification adds a simple check before you take the listing:

1. Place the order. Enter the seller’s name, email address and property address.
2. Verify the seller. The seller receives a secure link to complete an identity check. Property Shield compares that information with ownership records and checks for potential warning signs.
3. Review the report. You receive a risk score and any flags Property Shield identifies, giving you more information to decide how to proceed.

This extra step can be especially helpful when working with vacant land or out-of-state owners, which are frequent targets for seller impersonation.

Keep These Quick Guides Handy

These one-page resources provide an easy overview of the tools available through Property Shield:

Download the Ownership Verification Guide

See what Ownership Verification checks and how the process works from order to report.

Download the Property Shield Agent Guide

Learn how Property Shield’s automatic listing protection monitors the web for suspicious rental ads and handles the removal process after you confirm a scam.

Protection Before and After Your Listing Goes Live

Ownership Verification helps you confirm the seller before accepting the listing. Once the listing is active, Property Shield monitors the web for fraudulent rental ads using your listing information.

Together, these tools help protect your time, your listings and the consumers who trust what they see online.

Ready to verify your next seller? Log in to MetroTex MLS and select the Property Shield app to run an Ownership Verification report.