• How many years have you been in business?
     34 years total in government and private business.

• What are some of your teams’ professional qualifications?
     Licensed Real Estate Broker
     Real Estate Developer and Consultant
     University Teacher & Published Author
     Expert Witness in Court
     Former City and County Official
     Consultant to Local Governments on Property Tax Issues
     Member of Planning Commission and Zoning Board

     Contractor

• What is the legal deadline for filing, an appeal of my assessed value?
     The date varies by state and local jurisdiction.  In Florida, usually the second or third week in September. You will

     receive your T.R.I.M. or Notice of Proposed Property Taxes after August 18. Look on that notice for the deadline

     date.  Most other states complete the review process by mid-summer

• What does it cost me to appeal my taxes?    

     To comply with IRS guidelines, we collect a $250 retainer fee when starting any engagement.
     This fee covers filing costs and some of the research costs associated with your appeal.
     If our review shows a valuation reduction is not possible, the retainer shall be refunded.
 

• When may I expect to have my case heard?
     It varies by state and local unit. In Florida, County Value Adjustment Boards meet from late October to September

     of the following year of taxes due. Most other states resolve values prior to sending tax bills, usually in late summer.
 

• Should I pay my taxes early and take advantage of the monthly discount rates, or should I wait for the

   results of the hearing?
     Always pay property taxes as soon as possible. There is a chance that the appeal may be unsuccessful, and that

     you may be assessed penalties upwards for not paying on time. Do not wait for an expected outcome before

     paying taxes.
 

• If I paid my taxes in November, and we prevail at the hearing what happens?
     You will receive a refund check from the county Tax Collector office for the difference between what you paid and

     the adjusted taxes.

• If my appeal is successful or unsuccessful, can I expect to have my assessed value increased

   automatically next year?
     Not necessarily. The evidence discussed at the hearing has little to do with increases in your assessed value for the

     next year. The Property Appraiser's analysis of the market conditions, where your property is located, is the

     determinant factor. Every year stands on its own.

• Can a Florida Special Master presiding raise my assessment?
     No (by law) he/she may only lower the assessment based on the evidence presented at the hearing, or sustain the

     assessment at the current level.

• What kind of evidence is needed to show that the Property Appraiser's office is incorrect in their

   assessment of my property?
     After your petition is filed, we develop a strategy for a successful appeal. Evidence needed may include but not be

     limited to surveys, deeds, insurance bills, rent roll information, income and expense statements, closing statements,

     appraisals or environmental reports, as applicable. Eagle experts guide you through this process and collect all

     evidence to be presented for you.  You should expend less than one hour on this process.