Tax Appeal Services

There are 2 levels of service. We will work with you to advise you on the best service for your particular application and your budget.

Desktop Appraisal Get More Info Now	Our Desktop Appraisal Service offers a detailed report that includes identification of the subject property, research to help verify the accuracy of the County's records for the owner's property, selecting and making appropriate adjustments to the 3 most comparable property sales and listings from the subject market area, and a value estimate for the subject property derived from the comparable sales analysis. The report also provides a thorough and clear market conditions analysis for the subject neighborhood or market area, and maps and supporting exhibits. As with the Market and Comparable Research service, the client will receive detailed instructions for the property owner to complete the Mecklenburg County Real Property Appeal Notification form that was included with the Revaluation Notice. No inspection of the subject property is completed with this service. This service is very useful for completing the required Appeal Notification form that is relevant and persuasive information for the Tax Assessor's office to consider a change in tax valuation for a homeowner and/or an attorney representing a client and to use in an appeal of a property's valuation and with the hearing in front of the Board of Equalization and Review.
Appraisal with Inspection and Measurement of the Property (price may vary due to complexity of the property, contact us for pricing on your specific property or properties) Get More Info Now.	The Appraisal Service with Inspection and Measurement includes: research to help verify the accuracy of the County's records for the owner's property which includes an interior and exterior inspection of the subject property, a measurement of the subject dwelling and improvements to establish an accurate size of the subject property, review of applicable owner supplied documentation (i.e., property survey, rental agreements, deed records, etc.), market conditions analysis for the subject neighborhood/market area, comparable sales research for the 3 most comparable, applicable property sales and listings in from the subject market area, maps and supporting exhibits, detailed instructions for the property owner to complete the Mecklenburg County Real Property Appeal Notification form that was included with the Revaluation Notice, and a Full Summary Appraisal report with a value estimate derived from the analysis of the comparable sales and, when applicable, utilizing the cost approach and/or the income approaches to value (additional charges may apply). This service is a an even more detailed report to aid a homeowner or his representative in properly completing the required forms with relevant and persuasive information for the Tax Assessor's office to consider a change in tax valuation. It is also for a homeowner and/or his/her attorney or representative to appeal a valuation with the hearing in front of the Board of Equalization and Review. This type of report should be used with more complex properties that include larger than typical land area, uncommon features or views (i.e., waterfront home, non-conforming or grandfathered zoning use, etc.), a unique and/or large, luxury home, or income-producing properties owned by an investor.

Terms of Use

Services rendered by Home Analytics do not constitute legal services. Home Analytics will not act as an agent or representative of the property owner.² Property owners who require legal representation or legal advice in matters relating to property rights, ownership, or any other legal matters pertaining to real property should retain a qualified attorney at law. Home Analytics provides real property appraisals, consulting, and research services. Tax Appeal Valuation reports and Reseach reports are for the use by a property owner or their duly authorized representative to appeal a valuation of their real property. Use of Home Analytics Appraisal services or appraisal products does NOT guarantee a reduction or adjustment of a property's tax valuation and fees for appraisal services are NOT contingent on an outcome that favors the client. No warranties are provided by Home Analytics as to the fitness of any valuation or research products for a property owner's use other than the Intended Use as stated within the report. ¹Seehttps://charmeck.org/mecklenburg/county/AssessorsOffice/RealEstate/Pages/Real%20Property%20-%20Appeal%20Procedure.aspx

²Home Analytics can act as a qualified expert in Real Property Valuation for a property owner or their attorney for tax appeal hearings with prior arrangement.