6 Questions to Ask Before You Hire an Elite Matchmaker

The right elite matchmaker should be able to answer six questions clearly: who you will meet, how they are vetted, how your privacy is protected, who makes the introductions, where your matches can come from and what happens if no one fits. If a matchmaker is vague on any of these, keep looking.

Hiring a matchmaker is a personal decision and an investment of time and trust. These are the questions we encourage every prospective client to ask, including when they speak with us.

The Questions

1. Who will I actually work with? Ask whether the founder is personally involved or whether you will be passed to a junior team. At Perfect 12, consultations are held with our Founder, Simona Fusco, or one of her matchmakers.
2. How are members vetted? Every person you meet should have been screened before you hear their name. We screen, vet and verify every client before accepting them.
3. How is my privacy protected? Ask where your profile is kept and who can see it. Our profiles are kept offline and confidential, only our matchmakers have access, and nothing is shared with a potential match without your consent.
4. Where can my matches come from? Some people want someone nearby; others are open to another city. We work with clients in more than 40 U.S. markets, as well as Canada, England, Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
5. What happens if there is no good match? Ask whether the matchmaker only searches an existing database. When there is no strong match among our members, we run a personal search in your chosen location.
6. How does the consultation work? Ask whether it is paid and what it covers. Our consultations are paid, and the fee is credited toward your membership if you join.

Why These Answers Matter

A matchmaker who answers these questions plainly is telling you how they will treat your time, your reputation and your private life. That is the relationship you are really choosing, long before the first introduction.

Your First Step

If you would like to ask us these questions yourself, request a confidential consultation. Consultations are paid, and the fee is credited toward your membership if you join.