Expert Appraiser: Trusts, Divorce, Property Tax

PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION TIME

It is July, and that is time to review your property tax bills.

Property Tax Bills are now posted. A quick value check will tell you if you agree with their value. If you bought your home after 2004, it is time to review the local sales, or comparables, as of January, 2011, in your neighborhood, to see what the property values are like.

The county uses a computerized system, and does not know your specific neighborhood. There are many on-line sites that give an approximation, but use those only as an initial reference. If there appears to be a difference from those site and your bill, then give us a call. We can figure out what degree of appeal you might consider.

Remember, the county has the “Dealers’ Advantage”. Trying to fight it yourself is an automatic financial drain, and a waste of your time. These are professionals and they run this system 24/7. Our initial reference value check is no charge, and no obligation. You have only about 60 days to file a response, so act quickly and call us today. 818 991 932 or 310 505 5916.