When filing a property tax appeal, you may have come across the word binding arbitration. If you are wondering what this means, you have come to the right place to find out. … Read more
Lubbock County Appraisal District is responsible for accurately valuing the houses in Lubbock County. Overall, the average, or ideal fair market value, should be extremely close to 100%. This is also called … Read more
Galveston County Appraisal District is responsible for accurately valuing the houses in Galveston County. Overall the average value is close to 100%. The median defines the number for which an equal number … Read more
El Paso County Appraisal District is responsible for accurately valuing the houses in El Paso County. Overall, the average, or an ideal fair market value, should be extremely close to 100%. This … Read more
The Ellis County Appraisal District is responsible for accurately valuing the houses in Ellis County. Overall, the average, or an ideal fair market value, should be extremely close to 100%. This is … Read more
Brazoria County Appraisal District is responsible for accurately valuing the houses in Brazoria County. Overall, the average value is close to 100%. The median defines the number for which an equal number … Read more
Bexar County Appraisal District is responsible for accurately valuing the houses in Bexar County. Overall the average value is close to 100%. The median defines the number for which an equal number … Read more
It’s Important To Have A Foundation Of The Property Tax Basics Before You File A Property Tax Appeal. Property taxes are local taxes. Your local officials value your property, set your tax … Read more
Property taxes are local taxes. Your local officials value your property, set your tax rates and collect your taxes. However, state law governs how the process works. You can play an effective … Read more
Thousands of Texas homeowners will go through the property tax appeal process this year because the appraisal district incorrectly assessed their home’s value. Sometimes getting a satisfactory reduction takes some time, but … Read more
Patrick O’Connor, MAI, Owner and President Patrick O’Connor has been active in reducing property taxes, providing expert witness testimony and appraising commercial real estate property since 1983. Pat is active in publishing analyses and data with respect to the real estate market, while being a highly regarded media spokesperson for the real estate community. He holds a MAI, the highest achievable designation from the Appraisal Institute, and is a licensed senior property tax consultant. Pat earned a Master of Business Administration from Harvard University. In 2001, he authored the first definitive consumer guide to Texas property taxes, Cut Your Texas Property Taxes.
The Property Tax Protection Program™
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No flat fees or upfront costs. No cost ever unless your property taxes are reduced.
All practical efforts are made every year to reduce your property taxes.
Never miss another appeal deadline.
Property taxes protested for you annually.
You do not have to accept the appraisal district's initial guesstimate of value.
We coordinate with you regarding building size / condition to avoid excess taxes.
Free support regarding homestead exemptions.
Some years are good - typically 6 to 7 out of 10 will result in tax reduction for you.
The other 3 to 4 years out of 10 we strike out. Most often due to people issues in the hearing process. Some years we get an easy appraiser at the informal; some years someone who is impossible to settle with.
