Property Taxes and Appeals

Nobody likes talking about taxes, especially property taxes. Lately, though, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how to appeal property taxes or just how to make sure you are being fairly taxed.

If you don’t have your 2012 Notice of Property Valuation and Tax Change, you can easily look it up on the Salt Lake County’s website. On the form, it will list your property taxes from last year, this year and any changes.

If you disagree with the proposed changes, you can fill out an appeal form. Then attach either 3-5 comparables or the 2012 settlement agreement if you bought your home last year.

Remember: You must use 2012 documents. You cannot compare your home to what your neighbor sold his home for yesterday. So, keep in mind, values may be lower.

When you send in your appeal, enclose a self addressed and stamped envelope so the Salt Lake County Board of Equalization can provide you with information. The Board of Equalization is responsible for adjusting the valuation of property.

Board of Equalization
2001 South State Street
#N3300/P.O. Box 144575
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4575

The deadline is September 15th; so don’t put it off! If you have any questions, please contact me, I’d be more than happy to help!

Why I decided to go into Real Estate

Hi, everyone.  Welcome to my video blog!

Why did you decide to get into Real Estate?

I got into real estate when my husband and I would buy and sell homes. We would buy them from auctions and other agents. We would buy them and then renovate them and we had a blast! So, I started looking into it as a career to help other people.

Why have you decided to stay in real estate?

That’s an interest question. A lot of people in the last couple of years have fallen out of real estate. I think they were in it for the wrong reasons. I truly love working with my clients. One of the things that is most important to me is protecting the equity people have in their home and to get them the most money possible when they sell. On the flipside, when you buy, I want to look out for you and find the best home at the best cost at the best location.

What advantage do you have that other agents might not?

By renovating and selling homes in our own portfolio, I learned a lot about construction, what to look for, what areas are a concern in inspections. This experience is useful when working with both buyers and sellers. I can help buyers know what to look for when walking through a home and I can help sellers know what to fix before an inspection.

What type of clients do you enjoy representing?

When you work with buyers and sellers, you really need to be compatible with people. There are some people who may be better off working with other agents.  I’ll tell you, though, if I working with you, I’m in 100%. 

I work with first time homebuyers, luxury homebuyers, everybody! For me it’s not the price of the homes, it’s about the people I work with.

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So if you or someone you know is ready to buy or sell, or even if you just have questions, give me a call. 801.867.7053 or email Audrey.monson@utahhomes.com I’d love to help you!

What is Market Insider?

Welcome to my real estate video blog!

What is Market Insider?

The Market Insider gives homeowners a monthly update on the value of their home. A lot of people will check their stocks everyday, but have no idea what the value of their home is until they get ready to sell.  So, this is just a nice way of keeping updated on what’s going on with your home.

It also has lots of information about schools, crime statistics, average sales price, median sales price, etc.

Where do you go to access Market Insider?

It is super easy! You log into my website www.audreymonsonrealestate.com and across the top there are tabs. There is a specific tab titled ‘Market Insider’ and all you need to do is put in your zip code. It may ask you to register if you haven’t done so before.

How often is information updated?

The information comes monthly from me directly to your inbox. I’ll have a graph to show you what has happened in the last month.

If anyone has questions about the Market Insider or anything else about the market, give me a call or email me at 801.867.7053 or email me at Audrey.Monson@utahhomes.com