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How to find a local architect ++ 04-18-2008
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Posted by 3D Peruna on April 20, 2008, 8:31 pm
Pierre Levesque wrote:
>> ++ wrote:
>>> Call your local AIA. Every single AIA refers architects looking for your
>>> kind of work, however large, however small. You can request several
>>> names so you can get several perspectives.
>>>
>>> Galina.
>>>
>>> PS. Service magic is fine for finding a plumber, IF that plumber has a
>>> lot of verifiable references that aren't his/her relatives. But for a
>>> registered architect in good standing , use the AIA.
>>>
>> SM has been worthless to us. We're no longer listed, nor do we use them
>> for leads.
>
> Oh well, sorry to hear it. Maybe not much listing in your area? As you
> know, they've been good for 2-3 jobs/year for the past 4 years for me...

We tried the "only pay for the leads you want" route. The problem was
by the time we figured out what they really wanted/needed wasn't an
architect (or had an unrealistic expectation of what $200,000 would buy
them in construction costs), we'd have paid for their education. It
wasn't worth it.

We worked with SM for a bit to target things tighter, but all we got in
our area were bathroom remodel type leads.

Posted by Fred Osim on April 24, 2008, 9:47 pm
have any of u try elance, free bids online?

> Pierre Levesque wrote:
>>> ++ wrote:
>>>> Call your local AIA. Every single AIA refers architects looking for
>>>> your kind of work, however large, however small. You can request
>>>> several names so you can get several perspectives.
>>>>
>>>> Galina.
>>>>
>>>> PS. Service magic is fine for finding a plumber, IF that plumber has a
>>>> lot of verifiable references that aren't his/her relatives. But for a
>>>> registered architect in good standing , use the AIA.
>>>>
>>> SM has been worthless to us. We're no longer listed, nor do we use them
>>> for leads.
>>
>> Oh well, sorry to hear it. Maybe not much listing in your area? As you
>> know, they've been good for 2-3 jobs/year for the past 4 years for me...
>
> We tried the "only pay for the leads you want" route. The problem was by
> the time we figured out what they really wanted/needed wasn't an architect
> (or had an unrealistic expectation of what $200,000 would buy them in
> construction costs), we'd have paid for their education. It wasn't worth
> it.
>
> We worked with SM for a bit to target things tighter, but all we got in
> our area were bathroom remodel type leads.



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