I think if you can find a prominent broker in the area, and talk to them upfront about what you do, they will connect you with their BEST agent.

3.I’m currently in talks with a few architects who have dealt with the local historical commission but they are both severely back logged and won’t be available for several more months to discuss more in depth.

 Also, architects can vary widely in their fees.

If a person went around town claiming they were an Architect and all they have done is read a book on the topic; Then proceeded on promising people they can design their dream home, it would come off very disrespectful to those who have put their life into the profession.

But, this project is a $200M development project and has several elements to it and we have been working diligently with world class architects and engineers.

My name is Mark Terry, I am an Architect and Commercial Real Estate Project Manager here in Boston, Massachusetts.

Don't trust builders to ever act in your favor, get them managed or overseen by a CM or technical architect.

We are scheduled for a walkthrough next week with a commercial contractor and an architect.

Especially if you will require any variances or special approvals, you can get a sense of the town's plans or sights for the future for that particular area to make sure you're not investing a lot of money in architects and engineers and lawyers if you are spinning your wheels.

Is it cheaper for the purchaser to obtain permits or the contracting company/architect?