FAQ’s
A. We’ve made finding a local real estate agent easier than ever. As a registered user of our platform, you get direct access to some of the best agents on the market and can learn what each has to offer in your own time. This is the way real estate was meant to be — without the sleazy marketing tactics or tacky sales pitches.
A. Ask Local lenders are nothing like traditional mortgage brokers. The middlemen normally involved in lending are gone, which means they don’t require compensation for originating your mortgage. When we eliminate those hands from the pot, your loan becomes cheaper. We pass those savings directly on to you without sacrificing the service you deserve.
A. AskLocal highly recommends getting a home inspection regardless of what anyone else tells you. This will be one of the largest financial transactions in your life, and you need to make sure it’s protected.
With AskLocal, choosing which inspector to use is easy. Registered users have several local options to pick from on the same, simple dashboard. This is yet another benefit of our online vendor marketplace, which you can start using for free.
A. Regardless of what you hear from real estate agents, the reality is that you as the buyer reserve the right to pick the title company.
AskLocal’s title partners are the best in the business and have discounted rates for all registered users. Some of our rates are 0.5 points below market average, giving you the best possible deal.
A. It’s nice to get an idea of what your home is worth instantaneously, but the reality is online home evaluation tools are designed to get people engaged in potentially selling their home.
If you like certainty over hypothetical, you’ll love our Ask Local CMA. This provides a much better valuation range than other online estimation tools that are notorious for bad data.
If you want to know for sure, we have an Ask Local Appraisal Desk so you can get a true opinion of value from a state certified appraiser who’s familiar with your market.
A. AskLocal’s resources eliminate the negative variables affecting your real estate transaction. Our marketplace exists to help you make educated decisions and connect with local vendors who know your market. Having true partners by your side can provide all the difference in experiencing a pleasant and memorable real estate transaction.