We are led to believe the only viable option when appealing, is to retain an attorney. We are here to tell you that only about 10% of appeals require an attorney. The fact remains that most attorneys know very little about assessment appeals. Attorneys rely on comparables as their only argument and unfortunately, comparables are the easiest to dispute.
The property tax consulting world has changed and will continue to change as technology catches up. We offer the most advanced technology available to the public in the Property Tax Dr. App. As a homeowner, you have likely received a postcard from a local property tax consultant, these are most likely from a law firm in your area. Lawyers make a promise to lower your tax bill but require you to pay up to 50% of your first-year savings, this can potentially be thousands of dollars in fees depending on the amount saved. When our App launches on the app store, you will be pleasantly surprised to see that we offer a free version. This APP will allow you to have access to 98% of the full version. Upon completion of the App, you will have an accurate FMV (Fair Market Value) of your residence. If you are satisfied with those results and you feel that you have good cause to appeal, you simply unlock the full version ( in-app purchase required) and you will have a full view of all details and a complete downloadable PDF that describes your property in terms that assessors understand and find very difficult to dispute. By using our innovative image capture tool, you will easily document and store images that support your reasons for appeal.
According to Cook County Illinois Assessor, Fritz Kaegi, “You don’t need an attorney because nobody knows your home like you do.” This is absolutely the truth, but assessment can be a tricky thing and this is exactly why we developed the Property Tax Dr. To make you the expert!