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Know the Agency Before You Work With Them.

AgencyBenchmark independently evaluates modeling agencies against transparent verification standards, helping models, parents and clients make more informed decisions.

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What we do

What does AgencyBenchmark do?

We review available business information, submitted documentation, agency practices and industry evidence and, where applicable, conduct physical office inspections.

VERIFY

Check the paperwork

Business identity, registration information, ownership details, contact information and supporting documentation.

ASSESS

Score against a standard

Evaluate agencies against clearly published AgencyBenchmark verification standards — the same 11 weighted checkpoints for every agency.

INFORM

Hand you the evidence

Provide models, parents and clients with transparent information so they can make their own decisions.

Methodology

Our 11-Point Verification

Every agency in the AgencyBenchmark directory is assessed against the same eleven weighted checkpoints, worth 100 points total, by an independent reviewer. See the full scoring breakdown →

01

Business Registration 13 pts

Verify available legal business registration information.

02

Business Address Verification 8 pts

Verify the agency's stated business location.

03

Website & Domain Legitimacy 4 pts

Review website, domain, official contact information and online presence.

04

Management & Ownership Transparency 8 pts

Review available information about founders, directors and management.

05

Industry Experience 8 pts

Review evidence of previous modeling, casting, campaign, fashion show or related industry work.

06

Contracts & Policies 9 pts

Review available model agreements, terms, refund policies and relevant business policies.

07

Pricing Transparency 13 pts

Check whether registration fees, commissions and other charges are clearly disclosed.

08

Safety & Protection Practices 13 pts

Review safety procedures and safeguarding policies, particularly when minors are involved.

09

Reputation & References 7 pts

Review available reviews, references, complaints and relevant evidence.

10

Video Call Office Verification 2 pts

Completed by every agency as part of standard verification — a live video walkthrough of the stated office.

11

Physical In-Person Office Visit 15 pts

Optional. An AgencyBenchmark representative visits the agency's stated office in person; travel and accommodation are self-funded by the agency.

A score of 75+ ("Trusted Agency") is achievable through video-only verification — the 15-point in-person visit is optional and self-funded by the agency, which is why totals differ between agencies. A visit confirms a location was inspected; it does not by itself prove the agency is trustworthy or guarantee future conduct.

Scoring

Every Agency Gets a Score Out of 100

Points are earned across all 11 checkpoints. The total determines what's shown publicly.

75–100

Trusted Agency

The top tier. Achievable through video-only verification — the 15-point in-person visit is optional.

60–74

Basic Verified

Meets the minimum bar across most checkpoints, with some gaps noted in the breakdown.

Below 60

Verification Incomplete

Not publicly listed and no score shown, until the agency meets the minimum bar.

See the full 11-checkpoint weighting table →

Why verification matters

Modeling Should Be About Opportunity — Not Uncertainty.

Fake agencies, hidden fees, false casting opportunities and misleading guarantees cost people time, money and trust every year.

We don't tell you who to work with. We give you structured, evidence-based information so you can ask better questions.

Is Your Agency Ready to Be Verified?

Show potential models, parents and clients that your business is willing to meet independent verification standards.