Clarke & Company

Clarke & Company brings institutional-grade property tax expertise to Houston-area property owners through our team of certified appraisers, tax attorneys, and former appraisal district employees. Our unique perspective comes from understanding both sides of the assessment process, having worked with and for local appraisal districts. We've successfully challenged over $2 billion in assessed property values throughout Texas, with particular expertise in complex commercial properties and high-value residential estates. Our approach combines rigorous valuation analysis with strategic advocacy to achieve optimal results for our clients.

Our comprehensive service portfolio includes detailed valuation analyses using all three approaches to value: sales comparison, cost, and income methods. For commercial properties, we prepare sophisticated financial models demonstrating actual market conditions rather than theoretical projections used by appraisal districts. Our residential services go beyond simple comparable sales analysis. We examine neighborhood trends, school district changes, infrastructure impacts, and property-specific factors like deferred maintenance or functional obsolescence. We also provide expert witness services for complex appeals requiring formal hearings or court proceedings. We offer specialized services for unique property types including medical facilities, special-purpose properties, and luxury residential estates. Our team includes MAI-designated appraisers and Texas-licensed attorneys who can handle the most challenging cases from initial protest through district court appeals if necessary.

Our process begins with a comprehensive property evaluation including on-site inspection by certified appraisers and detailed market analysis. We prepare formal appraisal reports that serve as the foundation for our protest strategy. We handle all aspects of the appeal process from initial filing through resolution. For informal reviews, we present detailed evidence packages to appraisal district staff. When formal hearings are required, our attorneys and expert witnesses present professional testimony before appraisal review boards. If necessary, we can pursue district court appeals with full litigation support. Throughout the process, you receive detailed progress reports and professional consultation on strategy decisions.

We serve the entire Houston metropolitan statistical area including Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Galveston, Brazoria, Chambers, Liberty, and Waller counties. Our team is familiar with the procedures and personnel at each local appraisal district, which enhances our effectiveness. We also handle select cases throughout Texas for clients with multiple properties or complex situations requiring our specialized expertise.