Home sellers turn to new ally- Appeal their taxes

http://www.newsday.com/business/ny-bztax0517,0,2711985.story

Came across this story. That is some good advice.  Most lawyers who do such in Chicago charge $50-100 upfront, and usually 1/2 the savings off the first year of reassessment. On the sales side, anything you can do to make your property look better helps. We have subdivisions around the area who are full of listings for sale. To help make yourself stand out, lower taxes will help. So if your planning to sell your home in the near future, appeal them.  It does not hurt to be proactive.