Assessment appeal services

Despite a downturn in values in some communities and neighborhoods, tax assessments have not followed suit.

Because of Prop 13, it is very important that your tax base be accurate and fair and not the "peak" value.

You should SERIOUSLY consider an appeal of your assessment if you own a home in the areas I have identified as being at risk of overassessment.

There are as many different procedures for appealing assessments as there are property taxing districts, so it's important to enlist the help of a professional appraisal firm that's experienced and trained in the ins and outs of your particular jurisdiction.

While on-line valuations are free or of litle cost, they also lack reliability and have no credibility to the valuation experts who review your case. While they may help to lower your taxes a little, their inherent unreliability may cause you to continue to pay hundreds, if not thousands every year in unwarranted taxes.

Take advantage of our $195 Tax Appeal Special and receive the best form of evidence for property appeals, an appraisal by a state certified appraiser. We will perform an exterior appraisal and provide you with the best tool to fight city hall. This discounted fee is available only for tax appeal appraisals to homeowners in the areas I have identified as high risk to overassessment.

Please note: It makes sense to do your own research before determining whether to go forward with a property assessment appeal, especially before you make the decision to hire a professional appraiser. When you hire us for an assessment appeal, you're commissioning an independent, third-party professional appraisal report. If you're right that your property has been overvalued, an independent report such as ours will be even more persuasive than any other evidence you can marshal on your own.

Sometimes, you will have a hearing on your assessment appeal and will need for the appraiser you've hired to testify on your behalf. Be assured that at John K. Emery, CREA, we are able to professionally and persuasively testify at appeal hearings. Browse our website to learn more about our qualifications, expertise and services offered.