Frequently Asked Questions of AVS Valuation Services, Inc.

As a real estate owner, you know that property taxes are usually negotiable. But you may be surprised at just how negotiable these taxes are! Even if you have appealed assessments successfully in the past, it’s possible that you’re still paying more than you should.

You may need to contest assessments on a regular basis to be sure that you are paying the lowest possible rates.

AVS Valuation Services will help you lower your taxes to the lowest possible levels, set up a system to monitor assessments and measure assessments against fair market values or other applicable standards on a regular schedule. We also review property tax bills for accuracy year in and year out.

If we find that a property has been overvalued or that a refund is in order, we'll file complaints, petitions, and lawsuits before administrative bodies and in court. We will attend all hearings on your petitions and complaints, and use local counsel when required.

Do you do appeals outside the State of Arizona?

Our Network of National Affiliates
AVS Valuation Services has formed a strategic alliance with Flanagan/Bilton, the nations foremost law firm, with a nationwide practice solely limited to property taxation issues.

We also maintain a network of professional affiliations throughout the country. These affiliations allow us to effectively manage property tax issues on a national basis for our clients. (This applies to commercial properties only. We do not do residential appeals.)

How The Assessor Values Your Property
The Assessor values properties on a mass-appraisal basis and makes generalized market assumptions which are input into computer models determining the value of your property using one or more of the following valuation methods.

Cost Approach
The land is valued at market prices. Next the assessor determines the size, age, condition, year of construction, and addition of property enhancements and determines an improvement value. The improvement value is then placed on a depreciation schedule and the property value is determined.

Market Approach
The analysis of recent market sales of a similar type property in a similar geographic area.

Income Approach
Capitalization rates and gross rent multipliers are often applied to current market conditions to determine an appropriate value for a specific property.

As you can see there are numerous ways to legitimately question the validity of your assessment and lower your taxes. AVS Valuation Services has consistently shown they can communicate in an effective manner to obtain the lowest property taxes possible for its taxpayers.

How do I estimate my Real Estate taxes to know approximately what my taxes will be, based upon my most recent assessment?
click here for a tax calculation worksheet.