Should you contest your Current County Tax Assessment?
May 17, 2011
Here are some opinions to consider.
- Your assessment does not reflect what you will sell your house for. Sold comparables within 3-6 months is your best guideline for selling valuations.
- Yes, a lower assessment will lower your taxes!
- How should you check your assessor's valuation of your property?
A) Go to your county assessor's website.
B) Look up YOUR address.
C) See what the assessor's comparable sales are that were used to value your property.
D) Decide is you think the valuation is representative of value based on your area, house style and property features.
E) Be sure that the sale dates are from June 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010
You can have a simple appraisal done on the web for $125.00. My Group will pull comparable sales from the MLS system for the time frame of June 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010 in your neighborhood and email them to you. The cost to you is only $30.00.
You may pay after receipt and if you think that the past sales information is relevant to you.
When you list your home with us in the future, any fees paid to us would be credited to you as a thank you for your business.
I hope that you review and take advantage of a possible tax saving opportunity.
Please call me with ANY questions! 303-898-9000 or EMAIL me.
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