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“You cannot appraise 1.9 million parcels and not have errors, and that’s why we have due process rights for the property owner to bring to our attention where we might have made a mistake” - HCAD Chief Appraiser, Roland Altinger (Source- Houston Chronicle)
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Click hereAs a senior property tax consultant with over 15,000 in-person protest hearings in the last 5 years, I’ve been behind the curtain and most firms doing residential protest are built on volume, not results. They blast advertising to get you signed up, file your protest, grab a spreadsheet offered by the Appraisal District showing automatic reductions, (typically only 10 percent of the property owners that sign up qualify) then send you a bill, and walk away.
If your property qualifies for an easy reduction, they take credit. If not, they hide behind “no reduction, no fee.” But here’s what they don’t tell you: they likely never showed up to your formal hearing where real reductions happen because they’ve already accepted the Appraisal Districts value without even trying. Regardless of whether you received a reduction you were happy with, did they offer to file for binding arbitration, an option you are entitled to, where even greater reductions can be achieved? Did they explain the process and its benefits?
How do I know? I’ve seen it happen firsthand. Over and over. Companies claiming success when your tax bill barely went down, if at all, yet still send you a bill to pay. Want to know if it’s happened to you? Ask for the hearing minutes from your agent. If they stall or dodge, it’s because they never attended your Appraisal Review Board hearing to fight for you.
Don’t be one of the 7 out of 10 Texans in metro areas overpaying property taxes. Whether you protest with us or not, do it right. Don’t settle. Protect yourself from being misled. Demand the full reduction you are entitled to.
Faulkner Williams is a dedicated property tax firm, committed to prioritizing you with a simple motto: "Client First and Win.” Leveraging expertise from skilled realtors, attorneys, certified appraisers, and seasoned former Appraisal District employees.
This diverse expertise equips us with the necessary tools to ensure your property tax assessments reflect the true evidence, achieving substantial reductions. Whether you own residential or commercial properties, no matter the size, we provide expert guidance and effective solutions, alleviating the burden of inflated property tax assessments and helping you navigate through the complexities with ease.
The current appraisal system often results in unjustly high taxes for property owners due to the mass appraisal techniques used under section 23.01(b) of the Tax Code. Faulkner & Williams counters these biased assessments with a precise, data-driven approach, significantly reducing your tax obligations. Appraisal Districts frequently favor recent sales and upgraded properties while overlooking lower comparables, leading to overvaluation.
Your Appraisal Review Board hearing is a pivotal opportunity for us to present strong evidence and ensure compliance with the Tax Code, preventing over-taxation. Important to note:
7 out of 10 property owners in Texas metro areas overpay their property taxes annually.
With steadfast dedication, we pledge to aggressively represent you in person at your Appraisal Review Board hearing and, if necessary, Binding Arbitration proceedings, ensuring the greatest opportunity to secure the full property tax reduction to which you are legally entitled. Our resolute commitment is to pursue nothing less than the maximum relief supported by the evidence, undeterred by the extent of advocacy required, be it through the Appraisal Review Board, Binding Arbitration, or litigation in District Court.
Regardless of whether your property is a modest $3,000 parcel or a $30 million estate, our obligation to uphold your right to the lowest property tax reduction remains absolute.
To Go. To Fight. To Win.
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