The three most used approaches for assessing a property are the market approach, cost approach, and the income approach. When using a market approach, the assessor compares the property to similar properties that have …show more content…
The first option is to really take a closer look at the assessment. Making sure what is described in the assessment really does sound like your home. For example, is the size of the house correct on the assessment, have they added that you have a pool or garage? If you feel that the assessment you got was incorrect, you can always have another person evaluate the property. Next, make sure that taxes are up to date. Sometimes calculations are made on the peak of tax season instead of current rates. It is important to make sure you are getting new assessments or acting as quick as possible when a property’s value is determined. There are so many different changes in today’s world and it is important that the information handed to you is still accurate. Lastly, building yourself a case. If you find that the assessment was not accurate then you are more than welcome to build a case for yourself. This includes taking pictures of every part of the property, having the right measurements of the home laid out, and any other evidence to show that the assessment is