So that was a relief, no need for evictions, hooray!

Sounds like they could use some relief and good news.

I also wish the District would also implement a formal appeal process for those who owe back taxes and have a willing buyer in hand, rather than making it a hit or miss situation where relief is granted based on the how the rep at the Office of Tax and Revenue feels that day.I have provided and paid for lawyers for clients who can't source them on their own, I've negotiated with the DC Office of Tax and Revenue to reduce charges, and I've attended court hearings, all as part of my service.

All of this, although you may not see adjustments in the grid, they play a part in the final reconciliation of value for your property.I haven't seen the appraisal so Im not saying you're right or wrong or that the appraisal is accurate, Im just saying that price per sq.ft. does not work well on single family properties.

I've been in the industry since 1990 and my family's RE business goes back to the late 1800's and we all agree that there's no near future relief from a deep and dark RE recession.

There are MANY things that happened that led up to this situation, NONE of them illegal, because our elected representatives (state and federal corgress men and women) changed the laws that permitted the actions-including tax relief, sending jobs overseas, illegal immigration, and many others.

Most sellers that are contemplating subject to deals are looking for debt relief. 

The seller was a really nice person and very happy that we did not make comments about the condition of the house and instead were able to relief the burden and make an offer.

But I did hold that in my back pocket, and would have done so, without the relief offered by the property appraiser.

It gives me some relief to know that they need instruction from both parties (I'm reading that right?)