Property Tax Protest Analyst

Job Title: Property Tax Protest Analyst

Date: 04/2025

Department: Real Estate Owned

Reports to: REO Supervisor

SWE Homes is a Houston-based real estate and investment company with nearly 40 years of experience in the industry. Our company has excelled in various facets of real estate, offering a diverse range of properties, including residential homes, expansive land, and commercial spaces throughout Texas and the southern states.

Property Tax Protest Associate Overview:

Are you interested in reviewing a diverse real estate portfolio and applying crucial valuation as well as critical thinking skills? Want to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment while helping a locally owned business achieve stronger financial results for both itself and its customers? SWE Homes is currently looking to hire a driven, results oriented, and energetic Property Tax Protest Associate to join its Real Estate Owned Department. Not only will you assist SWE Homes in achieving tax savings for both its owned portfolio and on behalf of its customer base, but you will assist with various special projects that involve cross-departmental coordination with its legal, acquisition, investment, and construction teams. These special projects will allow associates to further hone their valuation skills and gain exposure to a business model that powers one of the state’s top owner-finance firms.

Job Description:

• Work as part of a dynamic, growing team that includes like-minded professionals who aim to contribute both strong production and creative solutions.
• Review property tax assessments and tax bills and prepare appeals when necessary or advised
• Analyze the company’s internal databases for discrepancies and monitor the statuses of various holdings.
• Manage property tax notices and requests from various taxing authorities
• Assist in the preparation for protest hearings by completing necessary documentation, searching for comparables, reviewing inspections, and keeping up with Hearings and Appeals deadlines
• Conduct tax research and stay abreast of tax and law changes
• Receive and file online property assessment/value notices
• Negotiate value settlements with appraisers in various counties both in Texas and a selection of other states
• Document/record new property acquisitions and update internal databases accordingly
• Verify property ownership with HCAD and other Texas appraisal entities
• Serve as a liaison with taxing authorities/counties
• Open to various special projects which facilitate learning and coordination with other groups
• Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements:

• Preferred experience working with a property tax department or real estate appraiser or protesting agent. SWE Homes is also open to applicants with general finance and/or accounting backgrounds.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with property valuation and tax protest hearings
• Familiarity with HCAD and other appraisal districts
• Proficient in Microsoft office, including Excel, excellent math skills
• Type 45 WPM
• Detail-oriented and great research and assertive negotiation skills
• Timely, reliable, and engaged throughout each assigned project with a passion for the industry.
• Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license

SWE Homes, L.P. is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are dedicated to helping families and individuals across Texas find housing opportunities.

Please note that employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check.