When your town appraises your house they provide a market value based on a "mass appraisal" which has been performed throughout your entire town over a certain period. In general, these valuations lack the extensive work that will go into a private appraisal from a professional real estate appraisal firm. Sometimes the mass appraisals can be fairly accurate, other times very large discrepencies can be found between what the town comes up with for a value and what a personal appraisal may find. If you believe your estimated market value from the town is inaccurate, it is in your best interest to appeal your tax evaluation. When appealing your taxes you have two options for the informal and formal hearings: 1) You can choose to gather all of your own information and present your case, or; 2) You can hire a state licensed appraiser to perform an appraisal of your property. You will bring a copy of the appraisal report to present to the board. All pertinent information is gathered, analysed and presented in a structured report for the board to review. The appraiser is not required by the town to show up with you to the hearing, however, this is always an option for you to consider. We can discuss your personal needs with you regarding representation. If they decide not to agree with your appeal from the meetings, you may choose to pursue the case beyond the town to the Superior Court, an appraisal is highly recommended, and the appraiser may more likely need to accompany you. Legal representation is also recommended. Trotta Appraisal & Consulting has been an established Real Estate Appraisal firm in Connecticut for over 15 years. Choosing a professional firm will give you the best advantage of getting the most accurate valuation estimate of your property. The fee of a professionally prepared appraisal is minimal compared to the possible savings on taxes until the next revaluation, 5 years from this one! Please contact us so we can discuss any of your concerns regarding the tax appeal process, and your personal situation! REMEMBER TO FILE YOUR APPEAL BEFORE FEBRUARY 20th 2008 Tax Appeal Appraisals for: Cheshire Tax Appeal New London Tax Appeal Norwich Tax Appeal Essex Tax Appeal Suffield Tax Appeal Weston Tax Appeal Wethersfield Tax Appeal Lebanon Tax Appeal  Windsor Tax Appeal Norwalk Tax Appeal Bolton Tax Appeal Tolland Tax Appeal  Sherman Tax Appeal AND BEYOND - IF YOU DON'T SEE YOUR TOWN CALL US, IF WE DON'T COVER YOUR TOWN WE HAVE RELIABLE REFERENCES THROUGHOUT THE STATE