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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.
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.
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.
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