Commercial Property Tax Consultant
Role description
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Summary of Job Description: Commercial Property Tax Consultants provide high level property tax reduction services to commercial property owners by providing representation in administrative tax appeal hearings.
Job Responsibilities
Meet with clients frequently to discuss property assessments and gather relevant documents and information
Review and analyze client data, appraisal district evidence, market data and other sources of information and prepare property specific evidence on market value, U & E and income
Conduct site visits throughout the state to personally inspect subject properties
Prepare tax renditions and reports
Use Company’s proprietary systems to generate supporting evidence as necessary
Meet with various county appraisal district representatives to negotiate value reductions at informal hearings
Attend formal hearings and present complex evidence to the county Appraisal Review Boards
Build strong client relationships and maintain a good rapport with appraisal district representatives
Participate in business development
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Must have active Texas property tax consultant, appraiser, or real estate broker/ sales license
- 1+ year(s) of experience as a property tax consultant attending informal and formal protest hearings
- Basic knowledge of commercial real estate valuation and the Texas Property Tax Code
- Prefer candidates with a background in real estate appraisal, financial services or sales
- Dynamic and effective negotiation skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to understand and analyze financial reports
Ability to work in a vigorous and fast paced environment
Detail oriented and ability to multitask
Strong work ethic demonstrated through punctual, polite, and courteous job performance
Must be available to work extensive hours during the tax protest season (including weekends, evenings and holidays)
Ability to travel throughout the state to conduct site visits and attend protest hearings
Must have dependable and reliable transportation
Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Internet, various software applications)
Must be flexible and willing to change daily assignments on short notice as business dictates
Maintain professional appearance, attitude, and manners in dealing with clients and appraisal district personnel.