Welcome to the Course Introduction
Curriculum
- Pt. 1 What is a Property Tax Assessment Consultant (3:02)
- Pt. 2 Customers and Clients of PTA-Consultants (2:42)
- Pt. 3 Services of a PTA-Consultant (17:42)
- Pt. 4.1 CMAs/BPOs/AVMs and Appraisals vs PTARs/PTAPs (2:21)
- Pt. 4.2 CMAs/BPOs/AVMs and Appraisals vs PTARs/PTAPs (15:52)
- Section 1 Quiz
- Homeowner's Questionnaire
- Chart: Property Tax Assessment Consulting Services
- Chart: Services and Suggested Retail Pricing Plan
- Table: Types of Valuation Reports
- Introduction (1:55)
- Pt. 5 Mass Appraisals vs Fee Appraisals (3:37)
- Pt. 6 Assessed Values, Property Taxes, and Property Appraisers (7:47)
- Pt. 7 Valuation Methods in Property Tax Assessments (4:21)
- Pt. 8 Stages of an Appeal (7:18)
- Pt. 9 Steps of the Appeal's Process (2:09)
- Section 2 Quiz
- Table: "Mass" Appraisals vs "Fee" Appraisals
- Glossary
- Introduction (1:12)
- Pt. 10 Diving into the Notice of Assessment
- Pt. 11 Performing an Assessment Review (10:34)
- Pt. 12 Filing the Appeal (23:56)
- Pt. 14 Charting the Appeal's Process Timeline (2:37)
- Pt. 15 Steps to Filing an Appeal (1:20)
- Section 3 Quiz
- Assignment #1 Collecting Data (1:09)
- Chart: Appeal's Due-Diligence Checklist
- Gantt Chart: Appeal Process Timeline
- Sample Letter of Authorization
AGILITY IN RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE
Residential Agents, Brokers, and Appraisers have invested years in real estate education, experience, and resources resulting in a
Wealth of Knowledge.
The drastic shift in lending and housing shortage may have left you with a lack of work. How long will you continue the traditional path before adopting a better way to do business? Training as Property Tax Assessment Consultants and Appeal Representatives will show you how to repurpose that wealth of knowledge into a new business model GENERATING NEW CASHFLOW.
"Excellent as a value-add to existing real estate practices, as a stand-alone service, or as semi-retired work. Work as much or as little as you desire!"
I remember appraising properties prior to the 2008 real estate and financial crises. At the time most appraisals were for lending purposes and proposed developments. Back then, I was shopping center specialist. During a time when you would expect retail to rebound, Amazon revolutionized e-commerce ushering in a new way of doing business. Retail demand transitioned. Those businesses that adapted grew as a result. Others that did not were left behind. Developers and investors didn't quit, but they took their knowledge and made a pivot. Mixed-use developments were on the rise with built-in retail tenants. More than 15 years later, this trend is still going strong today.
In real estate you don't quit, you adapt and move forward. Challenges always come but they bring new opportunities with them. The real challenge comes in one's ability to recognize, pivot, and capitalize on them.
Training in this special is excellent as a value-add to an existing real estate practice, as a stand-alone service, or semi-retired work. Work as much or as little as you desire! Keep working in the industry and with the people you love.
Meet the Course
Author and Instructor
Hello! My name is Debra Forrest. I am a commercial real estate broker and certified general real property appraiser out of Atlanta, GA. I am an Alumni of the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) with a B.B.A. in Real Estate. In addition, I am a commercial instructor with the Georgia Association of Realtors. For nine year I served as a Board of Equalization Hearing Officer (Fulton County, GA) and adjudicated thousands of property tax assessment appeals.
About 95% of appeals were disputes between property tax appraisers and commercial property owners' representatives. However, when residential appeals were present, the homeowner, except high-valued residential properties, was almost never prepared and never represented. In fact, most didn’t appear for their hearing at all. Appeal decisions were based on who presented the strongest and most convincing valuation argument with credible real estate research and data packages supporting those arguments. When you don’t show, you can’t’ win. Perhaps they didn't show because they had no evidence.
Today, after 25+ years in the real estate industry and as a retired Hearing Officer, I am ready to share with you the secrets to winning property tax assessment appeals so you can empower other to succeed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to complete the program?
Once you start the training, you will have access for 1-Year to finish the self-pace program.
Is there continuing education credit for the this course?
No. Though an approved school with the Georgia Real Estate Commission (GREC), this training is a professional development program not for real estate or appraisal CE-credit.
Can I continue to work as a salesperson or appraiser?
Yes. You can do as much or a little as you want. Consulting work is excellent as a value-add to existing practice, for full-time services, or semi-retired work.
Will I receive a Certificate of Completion?
Yes. Upon successful completion of the program you will receive a Certificate of Completion.
What is your refund policy?
Cancellations are 100% refundable up to 14-days after purchase . If you are not satisfied during this time contact us for a full refund.