Taking Care of Your Fulton County Property Tax Appeal

Each year, you should receive your bill in the mail for your Fulton County property tax. Homeowners expect to have their property tax bill each year, and many homeowners never bother to look at the finer details. They do not notice that the amount they are paying in property tax could be higher than what they should actually be paying, and this can be a real problem. Therefore, it is highly important that you take the time to look at your property taxes each year. You might find that you are paying more than you should and that you need to file an appeal for your Fulton County property tax.

It that’s the case, you might want to get in touch with the professionals who can help you with the appeals process. This way, you can be sure you are not making any mistakes that could cost you the appeal. When you work with professionals, they can not only file the property tax appeal for you, but they will also take care of the research and evidence gathering needed, negotiations with the assessor, and they can prepare for the hearing and attend it with you.

Of course, you might be thinking that you could just handle all of this on your own instead. While it might be possible, it will not necessarily be easy. You have quite a few potential problems facing you. Let’s look at some of the common mistakes that are made with the Fulton County property tax appeal process, so you can try to avoid them.

Not Getting the Evidence You Need

One of the biggest mistakes that tends to be made is not finding the evidence needed to understand the actual value of your home versus the assessed value of the property. It can sometimes be difficult for you to understand just what type of evidence you might need for the appeals process. For example, you might benefit from having comps of the property. These are comparable prices and values of homes that were similar to your home and that were sold in the area during the time of the assessment. This can help to provide a better understanding of the value of your home.

You might need to have documentation regarding the actual size of the property, the lot, the number of rooms that are in the home, and the square footage, for example. It will all depend on where the discrepancies lie in your assessment. Finding this information is not always easy to do, and some people fail to get the information needed, which means the appeal will fail.

Not Going to the Hearing

Another mistake that is sometimes made when it comes to your Fulton County property tax assessment is missing your hearing. You are required to go to any appeals hearing that is being held for your case. If you do not go to the hearing, they are not going to proceed with it, and this means that you will not be able to file again until the following year. You are on the hook for this year’s tax bill, even if it is wrong. Too often, people misunderstand the paperwork that they get, or they forget to go to their hearing on the day.

Giving Up After the Rejection

Another one of the big mistakes is simply giving up after you lose your first appeal. Many do not realize that it is possible to appeal the rejection. This will require going to a different review board, and you will need to have your evidence gathered to submit again. However, the second appeal could be just what you need to reduce your tax payment.

Taking a Combative Approach

This is going to cause you nothing but problems. Sure, you are upset when you find out that your Fulton County property tax assessment is incorrect and that you might have to pay more than you should be paying. However, you can’t take it out on anyone. The assessors did not make the mistake on purpose, but these types of errors can creep into assessments despite the best intentions. You need to remain calm and you should try to be as impartial as possible. Don’t get upset with the assessor’s office, as it will cause you more problems.

Self-Representation

Yes, it is possible for you to represent yourself when you are going through the appeals process. However, unless you have a lot of experience in the field, this is likely to be a very poor decision. The professionals will know how and where to find all of the evidence that will be needed for your case. They will also know how to file all of the paperwork, and they can do so promptly.

The professionals may have even worked with an assessor’s office in the past, and they surely have experience working with appeals. They know what is coming, and they can let you know what to expect. They can also ensure that you do not ever miss your appeals hearings. Ultimately, they will make the entire process easier for you. While it is not possible to guarantee that every appeal that goes through a professional will be a success, it can increase your chances of getting an outcome that you want.

Get in Touch With Our Professionals

You want to have help with your case, and you know that you have a limited time to get that help. If you are in need of help with your Fulton County property tax appeal, it is time that you got in touch with Fair Assessments LLC. Our consultants have 27 years of real estate valuation experience and 14 years of property tax reduction experience. We even have former property tax assessor experience!

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could reduce the amount that you have to pay in your property taxes this year? Get the help you need sooner rather than later.