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How to Appeal Your Property Taxes

Reblogger Missy Caulk

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Missy Caulk TEAM

February 15, 2009 03:40 AM

How to Appeal your Property Taxes in Michigan.

This is a post by Candace Pinaud, a lender in Ann Arbor.

‘How to Appeal Your Property Assessment' Tips:

Be Prepared!

Your Assessor is aware of most properties in their district.

They are aware of property condition, outstanding permits and past/future work.

Your best defense is a recent appraisal/CMA - within 3 - 6 months at most.

Appraisal MUST be reasonable.

Some foreclosures can be used for value but only if representative of area.

Take current sold information and other homes currently listed for sale.

Again - be reasonable & realistic.

Use only properties within your neighborhood.

Tax abatement possibilities:

Some municipalities allow for a home that is uninhabitable to have a ‘stay' in their property taxes for a full year while rehab work is completed.

Your 2009 property assessment will be coming out anytime;

NOTE at the bottom (usually in small print) will be the available dates you can make an appointment to petition with the Tax Board of Review.

DON'T MISS THOSE DATES - It's the only chance you have until next year....

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Candace B. Pinaud
Leave No Stone Mortgage Lending
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Lenn Harley

Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA

Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

Good for you Missy. This is very important. I've advised agents in my network to send notes to their former buyes about the regs for appeal.

I'm saving $1500 a year. My assessed value is way down, but I don't care, I'm not going anywhere. If I ever try to sell, HA!, I'll appeal and try to have the assessment raised.

Feb 26, 2009 11:11 PM

Cindy Edwards

RE/MAX Checkmate - Johnson City, TN

CRS, GRI, PMN - Northeast Tennessee 423-677-6677

Not only is this grerat information for us to use on our personal residences, but how great is this to be able to share with our clients! Thanks Missy

Feb 26, 2009 11:34 PM

Mara Hawks

First Realty Auburn - Auburn, AL

Inactive-2012 REALTOR - Homes for Sale Auburn Real Estate, AL

This step-by-step guide for tax improvement is valuable info for everyone who pays property taxes! Thank you Missy!

Feb 26, 2009 11:59 PM

Barb Szabo, CRS

RE/MAX Above & Beyond - Cleveland, OH

E-pro Realtor, Cleveland Ohio Homes

Missy, I did a similar post and one agent suggested to me what Lenn is doing. She's using it as a way to stay in touch with past clients.

Feb 27, 2009 12:08 AM

Fran Gaspari

Patriot Land Transfer, Inc. - Limerick, PA

"The Title Man" - Title Insurance - PA & NJ

Missy,

Way to go! This post should serve as a reminder for homeowners everywhere to check into this great way to save yourelf some money...!!! Thanks, Fran

P.S. In our area the process is relatively simple...the timing, however, is very important...!!!

Feb 27, 2009 12:19 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Missy - this is important information for consumers to have so they can appeal their assessments. I imagine in some areas the assessed valued have gone way down. It's generally easy to do and it costs nothing (at least here). The number of scams out there telling people how much less their taxes WILL be and to use THEM to help with the appeal (for a fee of hundreds of dollars sometimes) is so iritating.

Jeff

Feb 27, 2009 12:45 AM

Jason Rose

123 ConEd LLC -- Michigan real estate continuing education - Farmington Hills, MI

www.123ConEd.com

Hi Missy. Thanks for providing this information. I have a good friend who is in the process of appealing his property tax assessment. It's critical not to miss the deadline.

Feb 27, 2009 03:29 AM

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Robert Robertson

Just received new asses. how do I find out a ball park fiure on what my hose is worth? Thanks for the info..

R Robertson

Feb 27, 2009 09:20 AM

Missy Caulk

Missy Caulk TEAM - Ann Arbor, MI

Savvy Realtor - Ann Arbor Real Estate

Robert talk to a Realtor who can share with your recent solds in your neighborhood or area. Then look at the actives. Take that information with you.

Feb 27, 2009 10:31 AM

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI

Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Great information..I know more and more people are doing this...thanks for the info!

Feb 28, 2009 01:32 AM

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