Paul's Appraisal Blog

    I recently found an article in the San Diego Union Tribune that whether you should appeal your property taxes. As it said, if you bought in the last couple of years, you certainly should. The link to the story is found at: Property Tax Story Link

    One of the ways you can appeal is by providing a recent appraisal, which is usually much stronger evidence of home value than recent sales chosen by the average person. Many people make the mistake of choosing sales that are too big or too small or too old. There are many factors to take into consideration, so an appraisal is a better bet.

    I can help you by telling you ahead of time if your home has lost enough value to make it worth your while. I have access to public records and can see what the assessed value is and give you a rough estimate of your current value. I won't try to sell you something that won't do you any good.

    So, if you think you're paying too much, give me a call and we can talk about it. I will let you know if it's worth getting an appraisal and appealing your property tax. Like I said, I won't try to sell you something you don't need and I can give you a good price on an appraisal if you do need one.