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Got my Letter from Appraisal systems last week. No CLUE how my increased valuation compares to neighbors ( I know the current numbers so I want to make sure my increase of 57% was in line with theirs) All i did was add central AC since the last assessment. My dads home only went up 42%. Its ODD. When the ‘appraiser’ was here, I walked around with him to make sure he was accurate. He assessed me for a fireplace (which isnt there). I called to his attention and he supposedly removed it. Today, I called to check and sure enough, I am being charged for a fireplace. The woman on the phone cannot tell me what my neighbors new assessments are, nor what else is on my card. So she suggested and I accepted an appointment with this company and I can report back with the outcome. Unfortunately, as a homeowner, most will accept their assessments, without knowing whether or not the information used to base the assessment is accurate. That is a FLAW. The assessment for my beach house is available ONLINE, which ensures accuracy. With high taxes, I would not want any extra valuation. If I have an asphalt roof, I do not want to be assessed for slate. If I have linoleum floors, I do not want to be assessed for tile. If have regular countertops, I do not want to be assessed for granite. etc etc. Probably going to be too late for most since there is a ’10 day window’ from receipt of letter.
