Marshall and swift

[NYGAL]

I am looking to buy the Marshall and swift hand book from the Marshall and swift
Website, they offer few different products, whIch should I get? I am appraising real estate in
NY, is there any cost data specifically for NY?

The costs are being updated every year, do I need to get an new copy every year?

Thank You

 

[HF Mudd]

I use the Craftsman National Building Cost Manual.

Much more cost effective and very reliable. You can get a PDF version at a discount from the cost of the print manual.

The 2013 manual will probably be out in a couple of months if you can wait for one.

http://craftsman-book.com/products/...bc_product_book_info&cPath=51&products_id=926

 

[Pilgrum]

I use the Craftsman National Building Cost Manual.

Much more cost effective and very reliable. You can get a PDF version at a discount from the cost of the print manual.

The 2013 manual will probably be out in a couple of months if you can wait for one.

[url]http://craftsman-book.com/products/index.php?main_page=cbc_product_book_info&cPath=51&products_id=926[/URL]

Me too. Lots less money and pretty good. No body says you have to use M/S.

 

[NYGAL]

I use the Craftsman National Building Cost Manual.

Much more cost effective and very reliable. You can get a PDF version at a discount from the cost of the print manual.

The 2013 manual will probably be out in a couple of months if you can wait for one.

http://craftsman-book.com/products/...bc_product_book_info&cPath=51&products_id=926

thank you. would you say this is more effective then the Marshall and swift? it is much more cheaper is it? its going to cost me $48 when the Marshall and swift will cost me $348, big different no?

 

[Rick Neighbors]

M&s

Keep in mind that Marshall & Swift have an on-line product called Swift Estimator.

It allows you to pay for their product on an as needed basis. It generally runs $10 per use for Residential.

Just a thought.

Rick

 

[Hank Outlaw]

How about these...

www.building-cost.net (free on-line cost calculator)

The numbers used in this calculator are from the National Building Cost Manual, published by Craftsman Book Company.

or http://hmfacts.com/ (using Bluebook International, Inc. cost data). I have used both and formerly used Marshall & Swift and SwiftEstimator, and have never had any issues from lenders / clients.

I usually use HMFacts and then run the building-cost.net on-line cost calculator to see how they compare. I switched to Bluebook and HMFacts after an unresolved issue with Marshall & Swift's Swiftestimator.

Hope this helps.

Hank O.

 

[Joyce Potts]

IMO, Marshall ain't so Swift.

 

[JoeB]

Marshall and Swift was not very accurate in my area. I have been involved with residential construction for over 25 years. Personally, I would not use Marshal and Swift.The cost section of a 1004 does not ask for much data. A local builder could give you a better estimate than any book!

 

[chumrob]

Agreed. Local costs are always better

 

[Lee Lansford]

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A local builder could give you a better estimate than any book!

How often is that happening?