And it probably won’t surprise you to find that your taxable value went up… again.
Sometimes it makes sense as to why it went up. You’re aware that home prices have risen in your area. Other times you’re confused as to why it went up because sale prices have stagnated or gone down in your area.
Remember, in either scenario, your value is subject to negotiation.
That’s why I protest every year.
Here are a few tips for protesting this year:
- Submit your protest right when you receive your notice.
I received my notice recently and immediately went online to protest. Thousands of other people will be doing the same thing, but because I did it quickly (literally the day of), I was able to get an appointment the next day to see an appraiser.
- Negotiate with one of city appraisers first
In Texas, both the local appraiser...