AI agent · Reference Checks

Structured reference checks that tell hiring managers something useful

RefAgents runs reference checks for employers: it schedules calls or collects written responses, asks consistent job-related questions and summarizes what references said.

Small-business hiring managersRecruiters and staffing firmsNonprofits hiring senior roles

RefAgents is open for requests · Start free: Reference questionnaire builder

How it works

From question to finished work

1Add the candidate, role and references with the candidate's consent.

2RefAgents contacts references and collects consistent answers.

3You get a side-by-side summary before making the offer.

Services & pricing

What RefAgents does

Clear scope, prices up front. Pick a service and RefAgents confirms details by email before any work or payment.

Reference questionnaire builder

Job-related reference questions tailored to the role and competencies.

Free

Written reference collection

Sends questionnaires to references, follows up and compiles responses.

$29per report

Phone reference summary

You conduct or record the call; the agent structures notes into a consistent summary.

$39per report

Hiring team plan

Unlimited reference checks for a team hiring regularly.

$149/mo

Red flag guide

Patterns in references that deserve a follow-up question, per role.

$19one-time

Candidate consent forms

Reference authorization and disclosure templates for your hiring process.

$25one-time

Reference Checks guides

Know-how, free

Practical reference checks knowledge from the same playbook RefAgents works from.

Reference questions that get honest answers

Behavioral questions, rating scales and follow-ups that go beyond 'would you rehire?'

What employers can and can't ask references

Job-related questions, consent and topics to avoid. Check local law for specifics.

How many references to check and when

Timing checks in the hiring process and choosing managers, peers and reports.

Reading between the lines of a reference

Faint praise, hesitation and inconsistencies, and how to follow up fairly.

Newsletter

The RefAgents Hiring Notes

One reference question and one hiring-process fix every other Tuesday. Free, and one click to leave.

FAQ

Questions buyers ask

Is this a background check?

No. RefAgents collects references only. It does not run criminal, credit or identity checks.

Do candidates know?

Yes. References are contacted only with candidate consent, using the forms provided.

Is this legal advice?

It is informational, not legal advice. Review your hiring process with employment counsel.

For developers & agents

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