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How do I Appeal the Appraisal District’s Value on My Home? 1)       You can utilize the Informal Process with an Appraiser. In Texas, between 70% - 90% of appraisal disputes are settled utilizing this process. 2)       The appraisal district may still require you to file a Notice of Protest to resolve the protest.  There will be an informal discussion with an appraiser on the scheduled day of your hearing before the formal appraisal review boa... read more
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Coldwell Banker First Equity Amarillo Announces New Ownership

A Legacy of Excellence Continues
Posted by John Moore on January 20, 2025 in  uncategorized
Coldwell Banker First Equity and Coldwell Banker Commercial First Equity, a cornerstone of the Texas Panhandle real estate industry since 1966, proudly announces a significant milestone in its history: a change in ownership. This transition highlights the companies’ longstanding commitment to excellence in both residential and commercial real estate, ensuring that clients continue to receive the exceptional service that has defined the company for decades. This change reinforces the company’s dedication... read more
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Appealing Your Home's Appraised Value

Posted by John Moore on April 19, 2023 in  uncategorized
How do I Appeal the Appraisal District’s Value on My Home? 1)     You can utilize the Informal Process with an Appraiser. In Texas, between 70% - 90% of appraisal disputes are settled utilizing this process. a.     Access the online e-Protest by logging into the website portal address located on your notice of appraised value received in the mail. b.     Call the Appraisal District to talk directly to an appraiser.  2)   &nbs... read more
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Wind Damage Hit Your Home? Here are Some Resources

What to do when looking to repair home damage
Posted by John Moore on February 27, 2023 in  uncategorized
With recent storms bringing strong sustained wind, we wanted to send out these tips on home repair contractors in case you needed a refresher or in case you have new damage at your home.  While some wind and hail damage may be obvious, other roof damage may not be easy to see, especially if the adhesive seal that provides a water-shedding surface is broken. https://www.owenscorning.com/roofing/tools/signs-of-storm-damage/   We encourage you to completely assess the damage by contacting a qu... read more
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Potter-Randall Appraisal District just sent out property appraisals and we've been getting a lot of questions, so we wanted to go ahead and address those directly. Do increased property valuations equate to increased taxes? To put it plainly – No. While an increased property value would increase the taxed amount, it won't go up by the same percentage. "The increases in property appraisals being reported vastly overstate the average increases in property tax bills," according to Texas Real Estate Research Cent... read more
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