Hello Curious- Most RE agents will do something called a Broker Price Opinion for a set fee of $75 or so. That might be worth it to you, if you can save $500 or so off property taxes. That is a good 3rd party valuation. If you would like some help with that, please let me know. Thanks,

Ken L.

Curious,

If your value is really out of wack compared to the rest of the town, the Assessor will adjust the value. You just need to come in with comparable sales etc. However, if your just off 10% or so because of the decline in the overall RE market, they won't adjust your valuation. This is because they would have to reduce everyone's valuation... And then they'd just crank up the mill rate and you'd end up paying they same tax anyway. The town needs to collect a certain amount of $s.

Michael

Hi Kennebunk!

You can go to your Town Office and ask the Tax Assessor for a Tax Abatement form. You should seek the assistance of a qualified Realtor in your area to provide you with Comparable Sales in your town that you can submit with your Abatement Request. If you need a referral to a Realtor in Kennebunk, let me know. I would be more than happy to help you! Give me a call at (207) 975-9330!

Blessings!! Steve Dyer