Can rankings be influenced by payment?

No. Managers pay for access to opportunities, not for preferential treatment. There is no paid placement, no sponsored position and no way to buy a higher ranking or a better FitScore.

Access, not placement

What a manager pays for is the ability to unlock and quote a lead. Paying more, unlocking more leads or holding a Success Match subscription does not move a manager up the ranking, change their FitScore or change how a committee's shortlist is ordered.

What that means in practice

• No sponsored or promoted listings
• No paid ranking or paid placement
• No exclusive partnerships with particular management companies
• Every manager goes through the same verification process
• Rankings are based on fit, performance, reviews and compliance rather than advertising spend

Perks that don't affect ranking

Verified managers get tools such as Instant Quote and priority notification of new leads. Those tools can help a manager respond faster — and faster response does improve their performance score over time — but they don't override fit or reviews, and they can't be bought separately.

Key takeaways

• No paid ranking, sponsored placement or promoted listings.
• Managers pay for access to opportunities, not preferential treatment.
• Subscription tier and unlock volume have no effect on ranking.
• All managers pass the same verification process.

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