For contributors
You were partof the story.
Someone you worked with has created a Proudli Proof Story about a property sale and invited you to add your perspective. If you were involved but weren't invited, you can ask Proudli to take part. Either way, nothing is published unless you confirm it.
You've been invited
From silence to sold: a two-bedroom in Manly, in seven days
A Proof Story
- Endorse the story
- Add your perspective
- Confirm your involvement
- Suggest a correction
What contributing means
A Proof Story is an agent's account of a completed sale: what the vendor needed, what the agent did and how it turned out. Contributing means adding what you saw, from your side of the sale. You're not being asked to leave another generic review. You're helping make the story more complete.
Why have I been invited?
Because you were there. The creator has identified you as someone who had a genuine role in the sale.
Your contribution can help readers understand the result from more than one perspective.
Who can request to contribute
Anyone with a genuine role in the sale. The role you describe must be your real role.
Client
Collaborator
Other participant
Anyone else with a genuine role in the sale, such as a referrer or photographer.
Involved but not invited?
Contact Proudli — not the agent — with a link to the story and a short explanation of your role. We'll look at your connection to the sale and explain how to take part. Asking doesn't guarantee your contribution will be published.
You choose how you contribute
After reading the Proof Story, you can choose to:
Confirm your involvement
A quick yes that you were part of the sale. No comment needed.
Add a few words
A short statement, in your own words, about what you saw.
Give a rating
An optional 1–5 rating of your experience.
Decline
If you'd rather not take part, or the story isn't right, say no.
You are never required to recommend the professional simply because you were involved.
You don't need to write a review
A useful contribution might be as simple as:
Yes, I was the vendor and this fairly reflects the sale.
I arranged the bridging finance for the clients while they prepared their existing home for sale.
The campaign timing was changed so we could complete the styling before launch.
Specific context is often more useful than praise.
How Proudli checks your role
Identity
You respond through the email or phone number you were invited on. You can also verify further, for example with an SMS code, which upgrades your label from "Verified via contact details" to "Verified".
Role
The agent names your role when they invite you, and you confirm it by responding. If it's wrong, decline or let Proudli know.
Consent
Nothing about you is published until you confirm. You choose whether your full name or your first name and initial is shown.
How contributions are displayed
When you confirm, the story can show your name as you chose it, your role in the sale, your statement and rating if you added them, and a label showing how you were verified. The agent can't edit what you wrote or pick which contributions appear. If a contribution looks false or misleading, anyone can report it to Proudli.
Does confirming mean I guarantee everything in the story?
No. Your contribution should only reflect what you reasonably know from your own involvement. Proudli is designed to show who supports which parts of a story, rather than pretending every contributor independently verifies every detail.
Your choices and corrections
Request a change
You can withdraw your contribution at any time from the link in your invitation, and it's removed from the story. For anything else, like a privacy concern, contact Proudli.
Report an issue
If a fact in the story is wrong, or someone has misrepresented your involvement, report it to Proudli with a link to the story.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about contributing
Who can contribute to a Proof Story?
People with a genuine connection to the work may be eligible, including clients, vendors, referrers and relevant professional collaborators. The role you describe must be your real role. You do not need to praise the professional, but your contribution should be truthful, relevant and based on your own experience.
I was the vendor in a featured sale. Can I add my perspective?
If you receive an invitation, follow its link to review the sale details and contribute in your own words. If you were involved but were not invited, contact Proudli with a link to the story. We can review your connection to the sale and explain the available contribution process.
What if I was involved but did not receive an invitation?
Contact Proudli with the Proof Story link and a brief explanation of your role. We may ask for information that helps establish your connection to the work. Requesting to contribute does not mean a statement will be published automatically; it will be reviewed for relevance and integrity.
How does Proudli check that a contributor was really involved?
Proudli checks the contact details a contributor responds through, and some contributors link further proof of identity; the label on each contribution shows which. An email address or invitation alone does not prove that someone was the vendor. If a contribution is reported or looks suspicious, Proudli may ask for information connecting the person to the work. The label describes the check performed without claiming to prove every opinion in the contribution.
Will my name and personal details appear publicly?
Review what will be displayed before submitting. Proudli may need to know your identity privately to check your role even if limited public attribution is available. The sale's context can sometimes make you identifiable to people involved, so initials or a role label do not guarantee anonymity. See the Privacy Policy.
Can I share a critical or mixed experience?
Yes. Your account does not have to be positive. Describe what happened and what you personally observed, and distinguish facts from opinion. Avoid private details, abuse and allegations you cannot support. Proudli may review or restrict a contribution for authenticity, relevance, accuracy or legal reasons, but not solely because it is critical.
Can an agent write my contribution for me?
An agent may help identify neutral facts such as a sale date or property address. Your assessment and wording should be your own. Do not submit a prewritten endorsement that does not reflect your experience. Tell Proudli if you feel pressured to use particular wording or omit a material concern.
Can I be paid or rewarded for contributing?
Generally, no. However, on certain occasions an incentive for participation may be permitted. When it is, it must not depend on positive sentiment, and a material incentive or relationship may need to be disclosed. An agent cannot buy a favourable endorsement. Your account must remain genuine. Report a concern if someone offers a benefit in return for specific praise.
Can I change or withdraw my contribution later?
Yes. You can withdraw your contribution at any time from the link in your invitation, and it is removed from the story. If you have a privacy concern or something else needs changing, contact Proudli and identify the story. Withdrawing your contribution does not remove the story itself or other people's independent contributions.
More answers in the Proudli FAQ.
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