Tax Appraisals and Successful Protests

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Have you ever wondered what tax appraisers consider in their valuations? Or considered protesting (one of) your tax appraisals but felt unprepared? Our next meeting will give you all the necessary tools and information to successfully navigate this annual dance with the county government. The phrase "you don't know what you don't know" has never been more applicable.

Bonus: This applies to your primary residence even if you don't own investment properties yet!

In this meeting we will cover information directly from the appraisal district's office about HOW and WHAT the appraisers use to value properties. What they consider a comparable, what they do and don't know about your property, items they don't consider, what information they are using, and so on.

We'll also discuss some best practices for protest hearings. These are a combination of the appraisal manager's recommendations and my own experience (Last year one client reduced his tax basis $81k). What to bring with you to your protest, where to collect your information, negotiation skills and more.

Tax protests are due May 15th so this will give you time to decide if you want to file a protest. You can always cancel your protest or change your proposed value, so better to get it done and you can choose not to later!