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Assessment Appeal Services

Thomas Linsin began his appraisal career in 1986 as an employee of the Johnson County Appraiser's Office which provides ad valorem assessments for every property in Johnson County, Kansas. He served at the county for five years. This experience as a District Appraiser and county representative at highest levels of the appeal process provides for a rare and unique perspective as to the inner workings of property data collection, mass appraisal techniques, and the valuation appeal process.

As you are probably aware, most localities determine your property tax burden based on an ad valorem assessment of the property's value. Generally speaking, our local assessors do a remarkable job of assigning reasonable property values for a large number of diverse properties located throughout the Kansas City metro area. However, it is simply unavoidable that every year a percentage of properties will be over valued.  Particularly in current economic times when property values are actually declining in many areas.  As a property owner, it is up to you to make an annual review of your property assessment to ensure that your property tax burden is appropriate. Because "market value" is the basis for the assessment process, you should keep apprised of recent sales from your neighborhood to personally gauge whether or not your property assessment is reasonable. Please feel free to contact us for a list of recent sales in your neighborhood.

If it is your conclusion that your property is over valued, we recommend attempting to resolve this with an informal hearing with your county appraiser. This is often completed over the phone at a time that is convenient for you. However, if an informal hearing is completed and you are still not satisfied with the results you might consider employing Linsin & Associates to assist you. We will be happy to provide you with a free consultation to determine whether or not an additional investment in time and/or money is a wise pursuit.

Please note that there are significant differences in utilizing our services as either a property tax consultant or real estate appraiser. If you elect to contract with our firm in a consultant capacity, we will function as an advocate assisting you in developing and implementing a strategy to reduce your tax burden. As an appraiser, we will perform our duties according to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). In this capacity, you are commissioning an independent, third-party professional property appraisal. Although we are not functioning as an advocate in this capacity, these efforts can carry more weight with your taxing authority, particularly when utilizing a reputable firm like Linsin & Associates. Sometimes, a combination of consulting and appraisal services are recommended to correctly align your tax burden for this year and years to come.

In either capacity, your Linsin & Associates representative will provide you with professional services that range from property record card reviews to full property appraisals, and can include professional and persuasive testimony at appeal hearings. Please let us know how we can best assist you.

 

TAX APPEAL SERVICES

 

INITIAL PHONE OR EMAIL COMMUNICATION - Complimentary

 

    We are happy to field your general queries regarding residential property valuation and the appeal process

 

 

PROPERTY ASSESSMENT EVALUATION - $150

  1. Complete a property inspection, measure the improvements for square footage calculations, document physical issues that should be taken into consideration by the assessor
  2. Review and report on any inaccuracies on between information obtained from the property inspection an that on the assessors Property Record Card
  3. Review and report on the assessors Comparable Sales data for reasonableness
  4. Research and report Comparable Sales data that is pertinent to your property
  5. Provide an outline as to information that should be presented to the assessor during the hearing process 

PROPERTY APPRAISAL - $400

  1. Complete a property inspection and prepare complete appraisal analysis reported on the General Purpose appraisal form
  2. Appraisal will document in writing and photo any physical deficiencies that the assessor should be taking into consideration 
  3. Review and report on any inaccuracies on between information obtained from the property inspection an that on the assessors Property Record Card

* The fee estimate is based on a moderately priced home located on a traditional size lot within a medium density area and will accomodate the great majority of properties
 

PROPERTY APPEAL PRESENTATION - $100
 

    Regardless of what professional services you request, we will attend the hearing and present your appeal to the taxing authority providing an informed and persuasive advocate
    in support of our professional conclusions.  The fee is based on a total time commitment not to exceed 1.5 hours. 
 
 

 
 

 

 

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