You bought the home for less than the county value
A recent arm’s-length purchase can be strong evidence of value, especially when it is close to the tax lien date.
For Ohio homeowners
Think the county has your home valued too high?
We’ll review the county value, recent sale history, and the facts of the property. You can start with just the address and see what we find before deciding whether to continue.
A COMMON QUESTIONDid you buy for less than the county value?
If so, the sale may be useful evidence. We still need to confirm the timing and make sure the transaction was arm’s length.
When homeowners contact us
These are some of the most common reasons.
You do not need to know whether you have a strong case before reaching out.
Check My Property →The house has condition problems the county may not know about
Deferred maintenance, damage, outdated finishes, or other issues can matter if they affect market value and can be documented.
The assessment jumped
An increase does not automatically mean the value is wrong, but it is a good reason to take a closer look.
The sale or property record is unusual
Multiple parcels, estate transfers, quitclaim deeds, related parties, and other situations may need a closer review before a sale price can be relied on.
What we check
A sale price can be important, but we still check the details.
We look at when the sale happened, how the property transferred, whether more than one parcel was involved, and what county records are available. We may also look at condition, photos, or other facts that could affect value.
If the situation is straightforward, we keep it straightforward. If something about the sale or property is unusual, we figure that out before filing.
Read about recent-sale appeals →WHAT WE CHECK
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TimingHow close the sale was to the relevant valuation date
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TransactionWhether the sale appears to have been an arm’s-length transaction
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ParcelsWhether the sale involved one parcel or several
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DocumentsDeed, conveyance information, photos, and other available records
What you need to do
Not much. Start with the property and we’ll take it from there.
You do not need to collect a pile of documents before contacting us.
Start with the address
We’ll show you the county record we can find before asking for your contact information.
Tell us what looks wrong
Answer a few short questions about the sale, condition, assessment, or anything else you noticed.
We review it
We compare what you told us with the county record and recent transfer information.
We tell you what we think
If we think there is a good basis to appeal, we’ll explain why and what it would take to move forward.