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The Illusive Refrigeration Adjustment

By John Simpson, on June 30th, 2008%

Like my blogs on ceiling height and sprinkler adjustments, appraisers frequently misjudge how to adjust for refrigeration in industrial buildings.  In demonstration appraisal reports for the Appraisal Institute’s MAI designation, I’ve seen it treated as a superadequacy.  This is considered more the rule than the exception, yet appraisers run the risk of appraising by rote.  Before . . . → Read More: The Illusive Refrigeration Adjustment

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Keys to Successful Tax Appeals – Part 9 of 12

By John Simpson, on June 30th, 2008%

Key 8 – Pretrial Preparation

Regardless of what level you will be discussing your case, your team members should, at the very least, know each other and develop a comfort level. Pretrial preparation is where cases are won or lost. Most pretrial preparation activities involve an appraiser. Your attorney or tax appeal consultant/personnel should provide the Assessor’s . . . → Read More: Keys to Successful Tax Appeals – Part 9 of 12

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Keys to Successful Tax Appeals – Part 8 of 12

By John Simpson, on June 30th, 2008%

Key 7 – Determine Your Return on Investment

There’s a limit to what someone can spend to win a tax appeal. It can be difficult to gauge the cost when you do not know whether the case will be settled at the board level, State Court or . . . → Read More: Keys to Successful Tax Appeals – Part 8 of 12

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