Tax Appeal Appraisals

No one particularly enjoys paying taxes and no one wants to pay more than their fair share. Unfortunately, some local assessor’s offices simply don’t possess the qualifications and training to accurately develop market values. The local assessor’s sole focus is mass valuation and meeting Department of Revenue quota’s and ratios. Tax assessor’s are not regulated or licensed by the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board. The Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board has set forth specific guidelines for licensed and certified appraisers which allow them accept tax appeal assignments outside of USPAP.

Tax appeals are sometimes confusing and when appealing an assessment, the majority of property owners simply appeal to the Board of Equalization and are rarely granted a reduction in assessment. While that is a common scenario and as far as most property owner’s are willing to go, there is another option which is often overlooked. It is called arbitration.

Whether providing consultation or an appraisal report for arbitration, Blue Ridge Appraisals has the experience and knowledge to help you in the fight against an unfair assessment.