I ve spent the last several months building the data layer behind AskAugur, a tool designed to help people answer a simple but critical question when buying property: Can I actually do what I want with this house? AskAugur helps homebuyers, agents, and investors check whether projects like ADUs, sheds, workshops, pools, fences, or short-term rentals are likely to be approved at a specific property before writing an offer. The goal is simple: Know before you buy. Why this matters: Right now the system is broken for buyers. When you're considering a property, you often need to know whether you can: - add a garage
Buying a home assuming you can add a shed, pool, ADU, or run an STR can backfire fast. Zoning rules, permits, and HOA restrictions often aren’t clear until it’s too late.
AskAugur helps buyers, agents, and investors check the likelihood a project will be approved at a property before writing an offer. By combining zoning data, historical permits, HOA records, and environmental overlays, our model estimates feasibility so you can know before you buy.
