Ortiz & Gosalia

Ortiz & Gosalia brings over 15 years of combined experience in property tax consulting to Redmond and the greater Seattle area. The firm specializes in challenging overvalued assessments for both residential and commercial properties, helping clients reduce their annual tax burden through strategic appeals and detailed valuation analysis. Their approach combines legal expertise with deep knowledge of Washington state property tax laws. The team has successfully reduced property taxes for hundreds of homeowners and business owners, often achieving reductions of 10-30% on annual tax bills. They handle everything from initial assessment reviews to formal appeals before county boards and state tribunals.

The firm offers comprehensive property tax reduction services including assessment challenges, formal appeals, and ongoing tax strategy consulting. For residential properties, they review annual assessments, identify valuation errors, and file appeals when properties are overvalued compared to market conditions or similar homes in the area. Commercial property tax services include complex valuation disputes, income approach challenges, and multi-year appeal strategies for office buildings, retail centers, and industrial properties. They also provide assessment review services for property buyers, helping identify potential tax issues before closing. Additional services include exemption applications for qualifying properties, tax year corrections for assessment errors, and consultation on property improvements that might affect future valuations. The team works closely with certified appraisers and maintains current databases of comparable sales to support their appeals.

The process begins with a free consultation where they review your current assessment and recent property tax bills. They'll analyze comparable sales data and identify potential grounds for appeal, providing an honest assessment of your chances for reduction. If they take your case, the team gathers supporting documentation including property records, recent sales data, and any relevant market analysis. They prepare and file all necessary paperwork with the appropriate county board or state agency. Throughout the appeal process, they handle all communications with assessors and hearing officers. Most cases are resolved within 3-6 months, though complex commercial appeals may take longer. Clients receive regular updates and copies of all correspondence.

Serving King County including Redmond, Bellevue, Seattle, Kirkland, and surrounding communities. They also handle appeals in Snohomish County for clients with properties in Bothell, Lynnwood, and Everett. While based in Redmond, the firm travels throughout the Puget Sound region for commercial property inspections and hearings. They're particularly familiar with assessment practices in the eastside communities where property values have seen rapid changes.