Assessment / Tax Appeal Appraisals

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A: If your property's implied Assessor's Market Value (Assessment X Common Level Factor) is higher than its current Market Value, you may be paying more in property taxes than necessary. We recommend contacting us for a consultation.

A: The Common Level Factor (CLF) is a multiplier applied to a property's base year assessment to estimate its current Assessor's Market Value. For example, a property assessed at $500,000 in the base year with a CLF of 1.75 has an implied current value of $875,000. In many Pennsylvania counties, the CLF has risen sharply since 2020, in some cases more than doubling. If your property type has not appreciated at the same rate, you may be overtaxed.

A: First, one of our MAI designated appraisers inspects the property and completes the necessary market research to form an opinion of value. That value is communicated to you verbally with a recommendation. If the appeal appears favorable and economical, we then complete the written, court-ready appraisal report.

A: In most Pennsylvania counties, the assessment appeal deadline is August 1. However, some counties have a September 1 deadline. Contact us to confirm the deadline for your specific county.

A: No. We have helped both property owners appeal over-assessments and have also assisted school districts, municipalities, and counties in defending their assessment positions.

A: Yes. Our assessment / tax appeal appraisals are prepared to be 'court ready' in anticipation of potential testimony. Our appraisers have extensive testimony experience and a strong track record representing commercial property owners of all sizes throughout western Pennsylvania.

A: Our appraisers have had consistent success representing commercial property owners of all sizes throughout western Pennsylvania, achieving meaningful reductions in assessed value in many cases. We have also assisted school districts, municipalities, and counties in defending their assessment positions.

A: Contact us today for a free, no-obligation appraisal quote. You can call us at 814.456.2900, email corporate@ssl-rea.com, or submit a request through the contact form on our website. We typically respond within the same business day.