If they determine (for some reason) that the buyer gets their money back, you need to appeal, at which point it will likely go in front of a judge.If the broker doesn't agree to give you the EM or issue a 15-day letter, you should be reporting them to the GA RE Commission.I've had situations like this, and it was a pain in the butt...but ultimately, when the broker realizes that you won't just forget about it and gets threatened with commission action, they will generally do the right thing.

Etc etc. you can see how those that maybe do not get the same return at home but can handle the properties themselves.. can save 20 to 30% of annual fixed cost's thereby making their local purchase's more appealing than they first thought.

Most tax assessments  will not drop unless you appeal. 

I totally understand that you want a flip to be neutral so that it can appeal to more buyers.

My family just bought this house and we are trying to find ways to improve its curb appeal so we can rent it out ASAP.

For example, look into the taxes and the status of tax appeals for the last few years.  

And, I guess for  @Brian Gibbons it varies.I realize that you can write it up either way - just wondering how each of you handled it.Obviously, a credit towards the down payment makes it more appealing to a buyer, but it does affect the seller's bottom line. 

But it may be easier and more appealing to just include it in your rent.

The 5 days isfor the period to appeal which is required by Texas law. 

@Joe Gore If this is the same judge you said can just kick a tenant out during an eviction and does not have to respect the appeal period which is mandated by state law I cannot wait for the answer !