It is strongly recommend that you begin your relationship with an architect with a written letter of agreement or contract that details your expectations, the architect's services, fees, schedules and everything else you and your architect consider important. A good, clear, written agreement no doubt will help prevent later misunderstandings or disappointments.

A brochure you may find helpful in this regard is "Residential and Small Commercial Project Handbook", available from the Boston Society of Architects.

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