What are the responsibilities and job description for the Property Tax Protest Associate position at SWE Homes, LP?
Job Title: Property Tax Protest Associate
Date: 01/28/2025
Department: Real Estate Owned
Job Type: Full-time, In-office
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 tired of seasonal work and ready for a stable, year-round career? If you're hard-working and dedicated, SWE Homes has a place for you! We’re currently looking to hire a Property Tax Protest Associate to join our Real Estate Owned Department, which offers continuous, long-term employment.
Job Description:
- Work as part of a team that includes other Property Tax Protest Associate(s)
- Review property tax assessments and tax bills and prepare appeals when necessary or advised
- Manage property tax notices and requests from various taxing authorities
- Assist in the preparation for protest hearings by conducting research, compiling property documentation 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 Texas counties and with out-of-state entities
- Document/record new property acquisitions and set up files for these purchases
- Conduct Cost Benefit Analyses by comparing property cost and property value
- Verify property occupancy status and ownership with HCAD and other Texas appraisal entities
- Serve as a liaison with taxing authorities/counties
- Be responsible for special projects and for organizing files and support documents as necessary
- Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor
Requirements:
- Experience working with a property tax department or real estate appraiser or protesting agent
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving ability, 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
- Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
SWE Homes, LP., is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
