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#1 John Rhodes

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Posted 21 September 2020 - 10:55 AM

Hello,

I'm debating the upgrade as shown in the topic title. What, in your opinion, is the best reason to do so with regard to new features? I've been looking through the topics and SP videos and while I've seen a couple of handy things, I'm not totally convinced it's worth the effort right now. Maybe you have found something I've overlooked.

 

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#2 Tom Rogers

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Posted 24 September 2020 - 01:31 PM

I have the subscription service so I get the upgrade.  I chose that because in my price comparison just paying for every other upgrade it was close to the subscription fee at that time.  I like having the latest to pass on and learn.  Makes me more competitive and I use it as a marketing tool.  The answer to your question is really how much do you use it and to what extent?  If you are doing basic sets (think old school plan books) than no you don't need it.  If you are looking at material list, enhanced 3D views, multiple detailed sheets and plan sets, then I say yes you should consider it.  


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#3 Dennis Hilborn

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Posted 25 September 2020 - 08:09 AM

I have the subscription service so I get the upgrade.  I chose that because in my price comparison just paying for every other upgrade it was close to the subscription fee at that time.  I like having the latest to pass on and learn.  Makes me more competitive and I use it as a marketing tool.  The answer to your question is really how much do you use it and to what extent?  If you are doing basic sets (think old school plan books) than no you don't need it.  If you are looking at material list, enhanced 3D views, multiple detailed sheets and plan sets, then I say yes you should consider it.  

Tom, do you charge more if the customer wants the extra stuff rather than just the old school permit plans?  None of the builders I work with are interested in the extra stuff and a few of the individuals I work with ask about 3D and material lists but then are not willing to pay anything extra for it.



#4 Tom Rogers

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Posted 25 September 2020 - 08:59 AM

I currently have my sets set as a "Good", "Better" and "Best" system with the good being a basic permit set and increasing what I offer on the other two along with price.  When I quote something I usually do the Better pricing.  For my builders I have a menu of services that they choose from based on their requirements.  So if they need a ceiling joist layout, that is an a la carte item.  While we offer a services I believe people understand picking items off the shelf like groceries.  Keeps the "can you do it cheaper" questions down.  What I am going to start adding is more visual aids when I meet with customers so they see the added benefits of the extra items (along with industry horror stories of what happens when you let a builder do what he thinks it is)  


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