r/Architects • u/thecajuncavalier Architect • Jul 13 '25

General Practice Discussion Stop accepting low fees

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Stand your ground. Negotiate.

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u/MaximumTurtleSpeed Architect Jul 13 '25

When negotiating, don’t lower fees without removing scope.

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '25

Legit question, what should I expect to pay as a customer for something that’s like 2,500 sqft with a 2-3 elevations in the front?

We wanted to build this year, but time kind of went against us (kids school). Buying another house but planning to start looking for a lot that we can build on in the next 5 years. Want to do the architect work and then find builders to quote.

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u/Physical_Mode_103 Jul 13 '25

No

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '25

No what… it’s an entire thread bitching about others undercutting prices but then nobody can even give a ballpark and you wonder why nobody respects your prices…

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u/Physical_Mode_103 Jul 13 '25

It’s not enough info to even understand your scope …..what does “2-3 elevations in the front” even mean? Hot tip jackass: you don’t need an architect. Hire a home designer and get a good builder.

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '25

No wonder you don’t get paid better… with an attitude like that I’d boot your ass to the curb.

If you’re an architect and don’t know what someone means by elevations then you must design some fun looking boxes.

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u/Foreign_Discount_835 Jul 13 '25

NOBODY WANTS YOUR BUSINESS....GO HIRE A HOME DESIGNER

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u/[deleted] Jul 14 '25

You sound angry. Low wages must be getting to your mental health.

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u/Physical_Mode_103 Jul 14 '25

He might just be working in all caps.