Ask what was checked
A badge is useful when its meaning is clear. Was access to an email address checked? Was a live selfie reviewed? Was a document matched to a face? These are separate checks, not interchangeable endorsements.
Separate identity from experience
A person can have verified identity details and still be new to a trade, miss a deadline or act dishonestly. To assess work, look at the work itself and speak to references. To assess a purchase, check the item, seller information and terms.
Read what the profile actually shares
Realr lets people choose which results to include on a shared profile. Their underlying identity documents are not shown to the recipient. A check that is absent from a shared profile may be incomplete or simply not shared.
Use the result as one input
A completed check gives you a specific piece of information. It does not make the whole profile a guarantee. Ask follow-up questions that fit the situation and take time to decide whether to proceed.