Sullivan Sorgi & Dimmock

Property Tax Consultant in Boston, Massachusetts

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(617) 742-21506 Beacon St, Ste 1010, Boston, MA 02108View on Yelp

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About Sullivan Sorgi & Dimmock

Sullivan Sorgi & Dimmock brings over three decades of property tax expertise to Boston area property owners. Our team specializes in reducing property tax burdens through comprehensive assessment reviews and strategic appeals. We've helped thousands of residential and commercial clients achieve significant tax savings. Our approach combines detailed property analysis with deep knowledge of Massachusetts assessment laws. We handle everything from single-family homes to large commercial complexes, ensuring each client receives personalized attention and maximum tax relief. Our success rate speaks for itself, with most clients seeing meaningful reductions in their annual property taxes.

Services

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Business Law
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How They Can Help

We provide comprehensive property tax reduction services designed to lower your annual tax burden. Our residential services include homestead exemption applications, assessment appeals for over-valued properties, and annual assessment monitoring. For commercial clients, we handle complex valuations, income approach analyses, and multi-year appeal strategies. Our assessment review process involves detailed property inspections, comparable sales analysis, and market condition evaluations. We prepare and file all necessary appeals documentation with local assessors and state boards. When negotiations are required, our experienced team represents clients at hearings and settlement conferences. We also provide ongoing tax planning services to help property owners understand assessment cycles and prepare for future evaluations. Our valuation analysis services include cost approach reviews, income capitalization studies, and highest-and-best-use determinations for both residential and commercial properties.

What to Expect

Your journey starts with a free consultation where we review your property tax bills and assessment details. We'll explain your potential savings and outline our strategy. If you decide to proceed, we conduct a comprehensive property analysis including market research and comparable property studies. Next, we prepare and file your appeal with the appropriate authorities. We handle all paperwork and deadlines, keeping you informed throughout the process. If hearings are required, we represent you before assessment boards and negotiate on your behalf. Most cases resolve within 3-6 months, and we don't collect our fee until we achieve results.

Service Area

We serve the greater Boston metropolitan area including Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, and Middlesex counties. Our primary focus covers Boston, Cambridge, Quincy, Newton, Brookline, and surrounding communities. We're familiar with local assessment practices and have established relationships with assessors throughout the region. Our team regularly appears before assessment boards in all major municipalities we serve.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my property is over-assessed?
Compare your assessment to recent sales of similar properties in your area. If your assessment is significantly higher than comparable sales, you may have grounds for an appeal.
What's the deadline for filing a property tax appeal in Massachusetts?
Generally, you have until February 1st following the tax year to file an appeal. However, some communities have different deadlines, so it's important to check with your local assessor.
Do you guarantee tax reductions?
While we can't guarantee specific results, we only take cases where we believe there's a strong chance of success. Our 85% success rate reflects our careful case selection process.
How much can I expect to save on my property taxes?
Savings vary by property, but our clients typically see 15-25% reductions in their annual tax bills. Some achieve even greater savings depending on how over-assessed their property was.
Will appealing my assessment affect my property's resale value?
No, a successful tax appeal won't hurt your property's market value. Assessments and market value are separate concepts, and buyers focus on actual market conditions, not assessment records.
What information do you need to evaluate my case?
We need your recent property tax bills, any appraisals you have, and basic property details. We can usually provide an initial assessment within 24 hours of receiving this information.
Can you help with commercial properties?
Yes, we handle all types of commercial properties including office buildings, retail centers, industrial facilities, and mixed-use developments. Commercial appeals often yield the largest savings.
What happens if the appeal is unsuccessful?
If we don't achieve a reduction, you owe nothing for contingency-based appeals. We only collect fees when we successfully reduce your property taxes.

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