When you think of horse purchase agreements, you might not immediately think of the world of architect Michael Fitzpatrick Architects, but the concepts behind precise agreements can be linked to architectural practices as well. As an architecture firm, we understand how powerful precise and custom agreements can be when it comes to solidifying an arrangement between clients and designers.
A horse purchase agreement protects both the seller and the buyer in a proposed equine purchase. It essentially lays out the terms of an arrangement, including the prices, deposit, inspections, and other dealings. When you purchase a horse, there are many moving pieces, and what’s important to remember is that you want to clearly indicate all deal stipulations between each party involved.
In architecture, we find that custom agreements are also necessary as we lay out the foundation of your buildout, whether it be for a commercial building, residential development or something else entirely. We leverage our years of experience to ensure that your agreement is not only clear, but it is also formatted and detailed for your utmost convenience as you move forward.
Without a detailed plan established, you may run into stipulations that are confusing or seemingly out of the blue. For instance, you might need to include certain specifications or codes into your architectural designs that you weren’t aware of during the initial purchase. This is why we think contracts are so important, and value them for the piece of mind they provide for not only us, but also for you.
The detail goes even further when we look at your future land use. An architect will identify key areas of concern that will need to be addressed in the design of your dwelling or business complex. For example, you might be looking at your original concept and change a few aspects of it before the buildout gets started, and could potentially have issues if the design isn’t updated accordingly. This is why clear specifications are so important.
If your land use admittedly is not the most exciting concept, we understand. We know that you want to achieve your dream home or highest aspirations in establishing your business. We work with you to ensure that you leave your mark once your development is built and maintained long into the future.
It’s important that the fit and finish of your plan are carried out to retain a top buildout experience, but that takes a bit of communication with your architect to ensure that everything is on the same page until the end result is reached. A horse purchase agreement and an architectural design agreement are quite similar in this regard.
Understanding the needs of the equine buyer or the developer is important because the stipulations will vary from one project to the next. One person might be comfortable taking on a renovation project, while another may want to start brand new. We understand that every project is unique.
Because of our ability to recognize the needs of our clientele, we’re able to create deals between clients that benefit all parties. Your design vision is something that we strive to achieve, and we enjoy the journey of establishing why your dreams can become a reality.
Precision and details are two can’t miss components of developing an agreement or plan. You don’t want to miss anything because we understand how this can limit and even destroy your plans before the development takes off. Inaccuracies or missed items can even become costly in the contract process, so it pays to have a knowledgeable partner by your side through it all.
For example, let’s say that you were extremely diligent during the signing process with an architect, and laid out the specifications for your development plan. However, once it was time for execution and implementation, you realized that your communications with the main contractor were incomplete, or that they were missing a critical layout marker.
Without being able to establish proper communication and agreements between everyone involved, you could run into issues that delay or disrupt the execution of design. Clear agreements laying out every facet of project development are necessary for this reason – so that you aren’t left high and dry in a deal gone wrong.
While naturally the ultimate goal is to deliver a satisfying and high-quality project, we understand that we must first enter into a detailed agreement to ensure that everyone involved has the required information to proceed with execution.
While a horse purchase agreement may seem far afield from architecture, the similarities in deal structure and communication are undeniable. No matter if you are an equine buyer or an up and coming business owner, an architect can help you steer clear of unnecessary hurdles.