In this RED Podcast Legacy Series episode, Ferd Niemann explains Property Tax Appeals.
Enjoy!
HIGHLIGHTS:
0:00 – Intro
2:24 – Look at comps or the other properties in the area
3:08 – Sales chasing
3:48 – Appraisers need to appraise fairly and accurately
4:09 – There are 3 reasons to appeal; valuation, classification and discrimination
5:20 – Assessment is supposed to be revenue neutral
6:41 – Informal appeals and getting your documents together
9:20 – One of the benefits of the industry is that there's little barrier to entry
10:21 – Pull comps, and come up with the equalized value, and this will show a big difference in what you are paying
12:08 – Two options for the county are lower the equalized asset value or increase everyone else
14:03 – If you lose the board of equalization, you then go to the state tax commission
14:22 – Most of the time you need to hire an attorney and licensed appraiser just to play the game
14:51 – Going through a trial
16:13 – If you lose your only option is to then appeal in circuit court
17:36 – It’s important to continually do a cost-benefit analysis
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