WayRooted connects people moving to or exploring your city with locals who know it best. If you've got deep roots and a love for where you live — we want you on our team.
You don't need to be a professional guide or a real estate agent. You just need to know your city and genuinely care about helping people feel at home.
Tell us about yourself, which neighborhoods you know, and what you're an expert in. We review your profile and match you with people who need exactly what you know.
When someone books you, you'll get a notification with their profile and what they're looking for. You choose whether to accept based on your availability.
Share your knowledge through a written consultation, a video call, or an in-person city tour — depending on which tier they booked. Get paid within 3 business days.
Every engagement pays a flat fee — no bidding, no negotiating, no surprises. You know exactly what you earn before you accept a booking. Work as much or as little as you want.
WayRooted experts are people with genuine roots — locals who know the texture of daily life in their city and love helping others find their place.
You've navigated enrollment, school culture, and neighborhood fit. That knowledge is worth more than any ranking website.
You know which churches, mosques, temples, and synagogues are genuinely welcoming — and who fits where.
You know the streets, the neighbors, the vibe at 7pm on a Tuesday. You know what's changing and what's staying.
You've built a life somewhere new. You know every step of that journey and can help others skip the hardest parts.
You know the real food scene — the spots that have been there forever, the hidden gems, what's worth the hype.
You're embedded in the city's fabric. You know who does what and where community actually happens.
"Every city has locals. We're just giving them a platform — and a paycheck."
We're launching in Austin, TX first. Apply now to be part of the founding expert team — the people who help build what WayRooted becomes.
We review all applications and follow up within 48 hours.
Thank you for applying to become a WayRooted local expert. We review every application personally and will be in touch within 48 hours. Welcome to the community.