What are we What are we talking about?talking about?

Review all Property Transfer Tax Returns (PTTRs)

Read the Deeds (for clarification)

Validate the Sale Information

Record the Sale Information for Future Use

Sale

Verificatio

n

Form

OrganizingOrganizing SalesSales

DataDataDate of SaleHouse StyleSeasonal vs. Year RoundLeased LandVacant LandCommercial / IndustrialLakeshoreCondominiumsMobile Homes

Sales Report

Legal Legal RequirementsRequirements

Written Notice (Public & Direct)

Open Meeting Rules ApplyAdequate MinutesWritten Notification of ResultsNo “ex partait”

communications

What are

your goals

for the

Hearings?

Hearing GoalsHearing Goals

Defend your Assessment

Prevent Further AppealsPrevail

Hearing GoalsHearing GoalsCommunicate Clearly and Effectively

Listen to the Taxpayer

Describe and support Fair Market Value Estimate

Be open to make Appropriate Changes

Persuade

A Starting PlaceA Starting Place

Review the Property Description

Property Reco

rd Card

Ask the Ask the AppellantAppellant

Is the Listing Information Correct?

Is there something else about the property?

What do they think the FMV is?How have they arrived at that

figure?

ResolutionResolutionPresumption of Correctness

Burden of Proof

843 Creek Farm Rd

843 Creek Farm Rd

87 Rudgate Road

55 Jeffrey Drive

383 Oak Circle

Future HearingsFuture HearingsOrganize Comparable Sales DataConsider Discreet Adjustments

and more detailed analysisCreate Photos and MapsMake enough copiesKnow your “Audience”