How it works
- We appraise the home's market value as of the assessment date your town uses
- The report documents comparable sales and the property's actual condition and features
- You or your tax counsel submit it with the abatement application or at a later appeal
Know your deadlines
Abatement deadlines are set by statute and are strict. In New Hampshire, applications generally go to the town or city by March 1 following the notice of the final tax bill, and assessments reflect value as of April 1. In Massachusetts, applications are generally due by the due date of the first actual (not preliminary) tax bill, with assessments as of January 1. Always confirm the current deadline with your assessor's office, and contact us early so the report is ready in time.
Is an appeal worth it?
Check your property record card first. Errors in square footage, bedroom or bathroom count, lot size, or condition are common and sometimes easy to fix. If the record is right but the value still looks high, call us. We can talk through whether the sales support a lower value before you commit to a full report.
Common questions
Will an appraisal guarantee a lower assessment?
No. The appraisal is evidence of market value. The assessor or reviewing board makes the decision.
Which effective date do you use?
We use the assessment date that applies to the tax year you are appealing. Tell us the town and tax year when you request a quote.
Serving Southern NH & Northern MA
Based in Hudson, we cover Hillsborough, Rockingham, and Strafford Counties in New Hampshire, including Hudson, Nashua, Manchester, Salem and Windham, Londonderry, Derry, Merrimack, Bedford, Milford, Hooksett, Pelham, and Litchfield, plus nearby Essex and Middlesex County, Massachusetts markets such as Lowell, Dracut, and Tyngsborough, Methuen, and Haverhill. See the full service area.