Joan's Real Estate Blog

By now all property owners in Gwinnett County should have received their Annual Notice of Assessment, which was mailed out to all Gwinnett County residents on April 15, 2011.  If you did not received this notice, have additional questions, or would like to start your appeal process, you can log onto:

http://gwinnettassessor.manatron.com/eFileSystem/AppealPT311.aspx        

Due to the decline in property values in recent years every property owner is being given the opportunity to appeal the value that the county has placed on their property. This is the value that the county uses to determine your property taxes.  If you think your property value is lower than what is stated on the notice, follow the instructions on the notice to begin an appeal. The deadline for submitting your appeal is May 31, 2011.

You will be asked to state what you think your property is worth. If you recently re-financed, you may be able to get an estimated property value from your lender. If you recently purchased your home, the purchase price is probably your best indicator. If you are not sure, go to www.GAHomePrices.com  or give me a call @ 770-356-4656, and I’ll be happy to provide you with a Market Analysis of your neighborhood and help you determine the current value of your home.

Please check with your county’s assessment procedure, as mail out dates and response times may vary from county to county.

I encourage you to contact Gwinnett County Tax Assessor’s office @ 770-822-7200 if you have additional questions. If your property is not located in Gwinnett County, please check with your county’s assessor’s office.

I, personally, have had success with this appeal process and had my property taxes reduced last year and I submitted an appeal again this year.

Please remember that I am here for you to assist with ALL of your real estate needs! If you know of anyone who is considering buying, selling, or investing, please be sure to let me know, so that I can provide them with exceptional customer service.

Thank You. Joan Boudreau-Alexander, JoanRealEstate1@gmail.com, 770-356-4656