Building Plans with old photo

20 Years of 'Yes' in 20 Seconds

December 08, 20252 min read

You want to add a deck to your house. Your neighbor three doors down has a beautiful one. Your friend across town just built something similar. So... can you?

Here's where most people get stuck. They start Googling. They try to navigate their city's website (good luck with that). They consider calling the planning department, but it's Friday at 4:45 PM. They give up for the weekend and forget about it for three months.

Sound familiar?

Plans with an old photo

History is Your Crystal Ball

Here's what most people don't realize: if your neighbors got approved for something, you've probably got your answer right there. That deck, that addition, that garage conversion—there's a paper trail that tells you exactly what worked.

AgencyCounter gives you instant access to 10, 20, and even 30 years of permits, approvals, and inspections in your area. Want to know if anyone's successfully added a second story on your street? Search your address, zoom out to your neighborhood, and see for yourself in seconds.

Stop Guessing, Start Planning

Developers and contractors already know this secret: historical data is gold. If five properties in your subdivision got approved for ADUs last year, that's not a coincidence—that's a roadmap. If every pool permit on your block sailed through, you're probably in good shape, too.

And when you can see this information instantly instead of piecing it together over weeks, you save time, money, and a whole lot of headaches. No more paying for plans that were never going to fly. No more starting projects that hit walls with the city.

From "Maybe Someday" to "Let's Do This"

That deck you've been dreaming about? That home office conversion? That little business expansion? Stop wondering and start knowing. When you can see what's been approved nearby in 20 seconds flat, "maybe someday" turns into "what's next" real fast.

Ready to turn your property dreams into plans? Search your address on AgencyCounter and see 20 years of approvals in 20 seconds.

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