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<p>In the modern times of digitalization, freelancing is a popular trend in any field we talk about. Who exactly is a freelancer? Why is it trending? What do they actually do? What attracts people to practice as a freelancer?</p>
<p>A freelance architect is a person who offers the services and talents for a payable amount without expecting a permanent client. It is like a self-employment kind of thing, like working from home, running a business on their own terms. Talking about the architectural profession, the concept of freelancing is dazzling; after all, being a freelancer facilitates the concerned person the benefits and freedom of managing the business on his/her own terms. Being self-employed offers a flexible work environment and freedom to design, which obviously is a general craving for architects. Some do it for the extra pocket money. Working from on home on your conditions for that extra cash is obviously a good idea. The temptation of the concept of freelancing has attracted a large number of people to practice as a freelancer. Now, the question is how to evaluate the market value of a particular freelancer? What factors determine the commercial value? Below are some factors listed that help in determining the market value of a freelance.</p>
<h2><strong>Experience- Matters a lot</strong></h2>
<p>The freelancer is an asset. His/her experience matters a lot. More the experience a freelancer has gained, the more is commercial value. Thus, the time for which a person has been offering his/ her services and the experience that the person has gained in that particular field over a course of time helps in determining the market value of that particular person. Sometimes, a freelancer architect may have a lot of experience but is new to the field for which he has been hired. In that case, the market value of that freelancer in the new field will be comparatively less.</p>
<p>Here is a detailed analysis of the <a href="https://www.planndesign.com/articles/2794-importance-professional-experience-architect" target="_blank">Importance Of Professional Experience For An Architect</a> you must check out</p>
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<h2><strong>Portfolio- Insight of the Work</strong></h2>
<p>Another way of judging the market value of a freelancer architect is by analyzing the portfolio of the concerned person. The portfolio gives an insight into the work and services offered by the freelancer. By analyzing the portfolio, you can very easily evaluate the market value of the freelancer.</p>
<p>You must read <a href="https://www.planndesign.com/articles/2734-brilliant-tips-make-professional-architecture-portfolio" target="_blank">Brilliant Tips to make a Professional Architecture Portfolio</a></p>
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<h2><strong>Market Status- Your Actual Earning Report</strong></h2>
<p>It is quite common that the commercial value of an asset is evaluated by the impression they have in the architectural world. Better the image, the more is the commercial value. Analyze the market status of the freelance architect based on factors such as workmanship, professionalism, dependability.</p>
<p>Here is an example of <a href="https://www.planndesign.com/articles/2919-how-effective-social-media-get-more-architecture-business" target="_blank">How Effective Is Social Media to Get More Architecture Business?</a></p>
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<h2><strong>Nature of Work- Expertise and Specialization</strong></h2>
<p>The kind of service offered by the freelance architect is another parameter of evaluating his/ her market value. For instance, different freelancers offer different services as some offer 2D drawings while others are specialized in 3D modelling, some offer consultation services while some deal with designing. Thus, the rate charged for different services vary. Research about the market rate of that particular service and then evaluate the commercial value of the freelancer.</p>
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<h2><strong>Workmanship-  Quality Speaks Itself</strong></h2>
<p>Better the quality of the work more is the commercial value. A person who plays with details will always charge more for his services. Evaluate the workmanship to evaluate the value so as to avoid having any kind of “D-grade” work. Remember, quality speaks itself.</p>
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<h2><strong>Time Limit- Completion Rate</strong></h2>
<p>Some projects are to be completed in a very short duration of time. For such projects, freelancers usually charge a high price. The market value of a freelance architect for a particular project must be accounted for in reference to the time frame offered to complete that particular project.</p>
<p>These  <a href="https://www.planndesign.com/articles/2932-pro-tips-how-complete-project-within-budget" target="_blank">Pro Tips- How to Complete the Project within Budget</a> will surely going to help you.</p>
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<p>Also, check out <a href="https://www.planndesign.com/articles/2713-how-become-freelancer-architect" target="_blank">How to Become a Freelancer Architect</a></p>
<p>and <a href="https://www.planndesign.com/articles/2241-how-kickstart-your-architecture-profession" target="_blank">How To Kickstart Your Architecture Profession?</a></p>


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How do you Evaluate the Market Value of a Freelance Architect?

<p>When someone dreams to build something for themselves, there are always bits and pieces that need to be put together to accomplish it. There are always fleeting thoughts about the dream homes, offices, workplaces, etc. So, to make them come true there has to be a dreamcatcher and a Dreamweaver.  And especially, when it comes to designing a building, the architect you choose for the project, must be one who weaves all your dreams into that building and makes it worth the time, energy and money spent on the project by you as the client.</p>
<p>To find a good architect for the dream that you wish to build, following are some tips to do that:</p>
<h2>Look Online:</h2>
<p>Today, everyone and everything is online. Almost all architecture firms/architects have an online portal whether a website, or a Facebook page or google reviews. Nothing is hidden. Check for these online portals and see the kind of works they pursue, and find a suitable architect or a firm, according to what you desire for your project. Contact the few you finalise.</p>
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<h2>Get A Referral:</h2>
<p>Apart from searching online, there is always word of mouth information about the people that you know are somehow related to the field. Ask them, see the projects they have completed and decide if it is the right fit.</p>
<h2>Communicate Properly:</h2>
<p>When you finally meet the architects, communicate about your project properly. Let them know what you expect of them and in what period of time. Every architect or their firm, has a certain way of designing, try to understand that and if you don’t like it, then switch to another architect/firm.</p>
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<h2>Be Open To Options:</h2>
<p>Firstly, as a client and as an employer you must be open to options and analyzing the designs. Yes, architects do understand that you have dreams about your project, but it is architect’s dream too, to design and they live and breathe for it. You must respect and value their design opinions and ponder upon it. And you can always ask for changes in the design, once both of you agree to most of the design aspects.</p>
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<h2>Give Them The Apt Time:</h2>
<p>For you to have a good design for your project, you must give the architect/firm apt time. For architects, the biggest part is to conceptualize the design of the building and a lot of brainstorming goes into it. It always requires the most time. The more refined the concept will be, the easier it will be to execute it on the site.</p>
<h2>Regular Meetings Or Updates:</h2>
<p>Once you have finalized the architect/firm, communicated to them and handed them over your project, stay in regular touch about the progress of works, and meet-up or contact them in whichever way possible.</p>
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<h2>Provide Inputs:</h2>
<p>The design is always better if the participation and inputs are from both the ends. Always try and understand the drawings, the thought behind the design and provide prompt inputs for the scope of improvement of the work and to make it faster and effective.</p>


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Genius Tips To Find A Good Architect For Your Project

<p>Setting up your own architectural design practice requires serious experience and dedication. Above all, the urge to be successful is what is important. But once a new business is set up it really gets difficult to get clients. With more than about ninety thousand registered architects In India and more than half of them running their own business, it is only the best firms or individuals that can draw more clients.</p>
<p>Here a few tricks that can help attain more clients for an architecture business.</p>
<h2><strong>Social Media Presence</strong></h2>
<p>In today’s world, social media platforms are the best way to self-endorse yourself or your business. Marking a strong presence on these social media sites and actively participating in them draws a lot of positive attention. Another way is to sign up for architectural design websites such as <a href="https://www.planndesign.com/" target="_blank">PlanNDesign</a>. Actively participating in Facebook groups, responding to matters on Twitter, sharing design inspirational contents and keeping your LinkedIn profile updated are the basic tricks to attract more clients.</p>
<p>Do check out <a href="https://www.planndesign.com/articles/2911-top-10-social-media-tips-boost-your-architecture-business" target="_blank">Top 10 Social Media Tips to Boost Your Architecture Business</a></p>
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<h2><strong>Blogging - Getting Blog Published</strong></h2>
<p>For architects, it is very essential to communicate with the general public in the form of written and/or visual media to illustrate and represent the quality of work they do. <a href="https://www.planndesign.com/articles" target="_blank">Architecture and interior design articles</a>, photo stories, <a href="https://www.planndesign.com/collection" target="_blank">AutoCAD Designs</a>, views on the subject and their portfolio of works should be available either in digital form such as blogs or in the form of print media. Publications, both digital and print are great ways to let the world know about the type of work you do and the views you hold. With more communication, more clientele is gained.</p>
<p>Also, read <a href="https://www.planndesign.com/articles/2734-brilliant-tips-make-professional-architecture-portfolio" target="_blank">Brilliant Tips to make a Professional Architecture Portfolio</a></p>
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<h2><strong>Public Events  For Architect</strong></h2>
<p>To come to the notice of potential clients, hosting or attending public events within your professional community is a very important step. It is a great way of socializing with people from and outside the fraternity which in turn adds up several contacts to your business list. One should also never miss a chance to speak publically and grab any opportunity to be able to come to public notice. Motivational and intellectual speakers such as these <a href="https://www.planndesign.com/articles/3093-5-most-popular-architects-and-their-styles" target="_blank">5 Most Popular Architects</a> can draw a lot of clients.</p>
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<h2><strong>Expand Your Architectural Design Network</strong></h2>
<p>Networking is a very important aspect in any kind of business. In Architecture, it entirely depends on networking either directly or indirectly. Increasing one’s contacts is very important as that is how your name spreads and you come across new clients. One should always work with clients who have a wide range of networks and can further refer you to their contacts. As important is generating new clients, so is maintaining a close relationship with past clients. A happy client can be a boon to your business as word of mouth is the best sort of advertisement. Also, do not forget to keep up with your employees.  Increasing your communication within the office has a strong effect on outside networking.</p>
<p>Also, take a read to <a href="https://www.planndesign.com/articles/2746-genius-tips-find-good-architect-your-project" target="_blank">Genius Tips To Find A Good Architect For Your Project</a></p>
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<h2><strong>Architecture Competitions - Collaborate With Competitors</strong></h2>
<p>Cutting it through on one’s own is not that easy for newfound businesses. Also getting one’s name involved in big projects is not possible for small firms. So the best trick here is to partner with bigger firms that handle high end and much larger projects. In that way, one can have the name of their business associated with the project. Being a small part of large projects brings one’s name to attention and on the larger media. So collaborating is a very clever way of gaining some quick accolades.</p>
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<h2><strong>Architect Branding</strong></h2>
<p>Advertising or branding is the most common thing that helps firms or individuals get more clients. Unless one makes themselves known, it isn’t possible for clients to hire them. Creating websites that are not complicated and easy to access is very important. If someone needs to reach out to an architect, they should be able to do that with ease. Ads in the print media are also used, although digital branding is preferred nowadays. A catchy and attractive website with list and details of your work only builds up the clients’ confidence to hire you for the job.</p>
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<h2><strong>Pro Bono Architecture</strong></h2>
<p>Doing pro bono work is a great way to build one’s status and reputation very quickly in the society. Working pro bono i.e. without any payment, either for the people who cannot afford the services or for simply building up your portfolio, is easily recognized and published in newspapers and magazines and earn you the credibility of being an architect and lets your work be known to the world. This can, in turn, expand your contacts and get you the next big project.</p>
<p>In the end, getting more clients and coming out as a successful business practice is only a matter of hard work and perseverance. Being a good human is the most basic trick in making a mark in the industry. By being polite and courteous to the clients one can add up to a good impression and further dictate their choice in the future. So one should always remember to smile and say “Thank You”!</p>
<p>Lastly, take a read of the most <a href="https://www.planndesign.com/articles/2731-10-things-you-didnt-know-about-architect" target="_blank">10 Things You Didn't Know About An Architect</a></p>
<p>And <a href="https://www.planndesign.com/articles/2947-how-build-career-architecture" target="_blank">How to Build a Career in Architecture</a></p>


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It is a known fact that with numerous numbers of registered architects in India and with more than half of them running their own business, it is difficult&nbsp;for a new&nbsp;firm&nbsp;or an individual to draw more clients. Hence, we have brought to you, a few tricks that can help an architect attain more clients for his or her architecture business!


7 Tricks to Get More Clients for your Architecture Business

<p>Freelancing is fast picking up pace as the new platform for designers, artists, illustrators and architects to earn money. With numerous platforms available online, it has never been easier to start your freelancing career. You could be an amateur fresh out of college or an experienced person looking to work independently in the comfort of your house-freelancing gives you the ultimate freedom to use your skill and earn a living.</p>
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<p>But before you start, there are a few things you should keep in mind. Read below and get ready to enter the world of freelance architecture-:</p>
<h2><strong>Find your Niche- Expertise and Specialization</strong></h2>
<p>There is a huge diversity of freelance work available online; from the remodeling of a restaurant to designing of food trucks and furniture. That does not mean you get greedy and try to apply for all the freelance work! There is a high possibility that you might get rejected. Many times, people look for freelancers who are an expert in a particular field. So if you're good at residential architecture, specify it. That will earn you brownie points. If you have added skills like 3D floor plans, rendering or furniture details, specify that too!</p>
<p>You must read <a href="https://www.planndesign.com/articles/2734-brilliant-tips-make-professional-architecture-portfolio" target="_blank">Brilliant Tips to make a Professional Architecture Portfolio</a></p>
<h2><strong>Research- Stay up to date</strong></h2>
<p>Never stop researching. Designing is a fast-paced field. There are constant product launches. When you freelance, it is important to stay up to date with the latest trends and materials because there is a chance that the person offering you work would have done a little background research and might want a new material that has been recently launched in the market.</p>
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<h2><strong>Where to Freelance your Work</strong></h2>
<p>Getting your first freelance project can be tricky. This has been made a whole lot simpler by various online platforms like houzz, upwork, etc. These platforms connect freelancers to the buyer without any hassles. They are mostly similar in functioning with a few differences here and there. Find out for yourself which one works the best for you. My favorite freelancing websites are upwork, cocontest, fiverr, houzz, guru and peopleperhour.</p>
<p>You must check out <a href="https://www.planndesign.com/articles/2919-how-effective-social-media-get-more-architecture-business" target="_blank">How Effective Is Social Media to Get More Architecture Business?</a></p>
<h2><strong>Creating Profiles on Online Platforms</strong></h2>
<p>All online freelancing platforms require you to make a profile. This is the main factor that will help you get your initial projects. Make a complete profile with your profile image. Add your portfolio or previous works so that it is easier for people to know your skillset and choose you. Some of these websites also have an option of adding your Behance or Linkedin URL. Remember to put all honest information about your work and skills because it might put you in a bad light if you are found with inferior skills and the person might rate your skills poorly.</p>
<p>Here is a complete package of the <a href="https://www.planndesign.com/articles/2911-top-10-social-media-tips-boost-your-architecture-business" target="_blank">Top 10 Social Media Tips to Boost Your Architecture Business</a></p>
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<h2><strong>Quality is the Key- Let your Work Talk</strong></h2>
<p>The quality of your work is the deciding factor to the growth of your freelancing work. It is initially difficult to get the first project. But once you get that, then your freelancing work kicks off. This, of course, depends on how well you did your previous work. Recommendations from your client boost your profile and help to increase traffic to your profile.</p>
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<h2><strong>Spread the Word!</strong></h2>
<p>The age-old miracle of getting more work! Tell everyone that you're freelancing. On the online platform as well as otherwise. Twitter, Facebook and Instagram are common platforms used to advertise such skills. Make your pages highlighting your previous work and give your contact details too! Blogging is another powerful tool to advertise your skills.</p>
<p>This is a must-read <a href="https://www.planndesign.com/articles/2733-top-10-skill-set-every-architect-must-have" target="_blank">Top 10 Skill Set Every Architect Must have</a></p>
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<p>Also, check out <a href="https://www.planndesign.com/articles/2203-how-do-you-evaluate-market-value-freelancer" target="_blank">How do you Evaluate the Market Value of a Freelance Architect</a></p>
<p>and <a href="https://www.planndesign.com/articles/2241-how-kickstart-your-architecture-profession" target="_blank">How To Kickstart Your Architecture Profession?</a></p>


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