vlct lister hearings
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Review all Property Transfer Tax Returns (PTTRs)
Read the Deeds (for clarification)
Validate the Sale Information
Record the Sale Information for Future Use
OrganizingOrganizing SalesSales
DataDataDate of SaleHouse StyleSeasonal vs. Year RoundLeased LandVacant LandCommercial / IndustrialLakeshoreCondominiumsMobile Homes
Legal Legal RequirementsRequirements
Written Notice (Public & Direct)
Open Meeting Rules ApplyAdequate MinutesWritten Notification of ResultsNo “ex partait”
communications
Hearing GoalsHearing GoalsCommunicate Clearly and Effectively
Listen to the Taxpayer
Describe and support Fair Market Value Estimate
Be open to make Appropriate Changes
Persuade
Ask the Ask the AppellantAppellant
Is the Listing Information Correct?
Is there something else about the property?
What do they think the FMV is?How have they arrived at that
figure?
Future HearingsFuture HearingsOrganize Comparable Sales DataConsider Discreet Adjustments
and more detailed analysisCreate Photos and MapsMake enough copiesKnow your “Audience”