Step 1: Sign Up & Verify

• User arrives at landing page → clicks "Sign Up"
• Enters email, creates password, accepts terms
• Email verification link sent → user confirms
• Completes profile: company, role, LinkedIn URL
• Submits for Basic verification (instant approval if LinkedIn checks out)

Step 2: Create Listing

• Dashboard → "Create New Listing" button
• Structured form: Asset Type, Location, Size, Price Range, Description
• Upload documents (IM, financials, photos)
• Choose visibility: Redacted (metadata only) or Open (full details)
• Preview listing → Submit

Step 3: Manage Incoming Requests

• Receives notification: "User X requested access to [Listing Name]"
• Reviews requester profile (verification level, company, past activity)
• Approves or denies with optional message
• If approved: full listing details revealed to buyer
• Seller and buyer can now message directly about this deal

Step 4: Close Deal (Off-Platform)

• Seller and buyer exchange information via messaging
• Move to email, calls, meetings for formal negotiations
• Deal closes outside Deployed (no transaction execution in MVP)
• Seller marks listing as "Sold" or "Withdrawn"

Step 1: Sign Up & Verify

Same as seller flow — all users must verify before accessing any content

Step 2: Browse & Filter

• Dashboard shows all active listings (redacted view by default)
• Apply filters: Asset Type, Location, Price Range, Deal Type
• Sort by: Date Posted, Price, Location
• Save search criteria for future alerts

Step 3: Request Access

• Finds interesting listing → clicks "Request Access"
• Writes brief introduction message (optional but recommended)
• Submits request → seller notified
• Buyer receives email when seller responds (approved/denied)

Step 4: Review Full Details

• If approved: full listing revealed (description, financials, documents)
• Download attachments (IM, photos, data room link)
• Message seller with questions or to schedule call
• Save listing to personal deal pipeline for tracking

Step 5: Proceed Off-Platform

• Exchange contact information with seller
• Move to email, video calls, in-person meetings
• Conduct due diligence and negotiate terms
• Close deal outside Deployed (MVP has no transaction features)