Onboarding & approvals

Vendor approval workflow for curated lists

Review queue, terms, and publish controls.

Every vendor on your list reflects your judgment. ReferLyst gives you an approval workflow — applications land in your inbox, you verify payment if needed, and publish with one action.

The problem

Sound familiar? These are the pain points people search for before they find a better way.

  • No audit trail of who approved which vendor
  • Paid placement without payment verification
  • Accidental publish of incomplete applications
  • Members see vendors before admin review

What you get

Pending queue

All applications in one dashboard view.

Payment status

Track not required, pending, and verified for paid joins.

Terms audit

Record when applicants accepted your list terms.

Decline with clarity

Remove spam applications without publishing.

Hub integration

Approved apps create hub vendors automatically.

Unpublish anytime

Remove live vendors without deleting history.

How it works

  1. 1

    Application arrives

    Vendor submits join form with details.

  2. 2

    You review

    Check fit, payment, and terms acceptance.

  3. 3

    Approve & publish

    Vendor appears on your public list.

Built for

Paid vendor listsHOA approved programsRealtor preferred networks

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Frequently asked questions

Can I undo an approval?
Unpublish the vendor from the list or remove the membership.
Is ReferLyst good for vendor approval workflow?
Yes. Review queue, terms, and publish controls. ReferLyst combines a private vendor hub, public share links, and optional monetization — without enterprise procurement complexity.
How much does vendor approval workflow cost on ReferLyst?
Start free with unlimited Lysts, the full Design Studio, and up to 100 total Refs. Upgrade to Pro for up to 2,500 total Refs, analytics, QR codes, and advanced monetization.
Who typically uses this solution?
Paid vendor lists, HOA approved programs, Realtor preferred networks. See the Charge vendors to join use case for a practical example.

Related solutions

See also: Use case — Charge vendors to join

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