C2 · Skeptic advertorial
Ads for “Skeptical of property tax appeal companies? Good.”
3 concepts that lead to this page. Each one comes in 4:5, 1:1, 9:16, with its own primary texts, headlines and description. Click an image to see it full size.
Concept A
The four questions
The lander's first screen: headline, byline and the four questions with their one-line answers.
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Primary texts
- Primary text 1
A little suspicion is healthy if you've seen a lot of ads promising lower property taxes.
Some services take a percentage of whatever you save. Some are vague about what happens if nothing comes of it. So before you hand over your address, ask four questions.
We answer each one in a 3-minute read.
- Primary text 2
Your county puts a value on your home, usually without anyone stepping inside. That value drives your tax bill, and homeowners have the right to question it.
Skeptical of property tax appeal companies? Good. Here's what to check. The four questions worth asking, and how we answer each one, in a 3-minute read.
- Primary text 3
How much does it cost, exactly? What happens if there are no savings? Can I see something before I commit? Is the company accountable?
Here are the four questions worth asking, and how we answer each one. It's a 3-minute read.
- Primary text 4
The tax board will never send you a check. They assess the value of your home and move on.
Before you trust anyone with your property taxes, read this: Skeptical of property tax appeal companies? Good. Here's what to check. It takes 3 minutes.
- Primary text 5
If these services sound too good to be true, you're asking the right question.
Can I see something before I commit? Yes. Type your address and see your free savings estimate first.
The other three questions worth asking are in our 3-minute read.
Headlines
- 🤔 Skeptical? Good. Here's what to check39
- ❓ The four questions worth asking33
- 🔎 Is your home's tax value right?33
- 🧾 How much does it cost, exactly?33
- 🏠 Check the number yourself27
Description
- Get your free savings estimate.31
Concept B
The checklist
The lander's vetting checklist, for any company including Abode: five checks and a drawn form.
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Primary texts
- Primary text 1
Your county puts a value on your home, usually without anyone stepping inside. That value drives your tax bill, and homeowners have the right to question it.
Before you hire anyone: what to check. These checks work on any property tax service, including us, and the whole list is a 3-minute read.
- Primary text 2
You don't have to hire anyone. In Texas and California, you can file a property tax appeal yourself; hiring a professional is optional.
That's the first item on our checklist for any company, including us. The other four take about 3 minutes to read.
- Primary text 3
Be wary of a promised result.
In Texas, a person required to register may not solicit your business by assuring a specific outcome. Rules differ by state, so check yours before you file.
The full checklist, before you hire anyone, is a 3-minute read.
- Primary text 4
Get the fee in writing. Ask whether it's one flat fee or a percentage, and what happens if there's no reduction.
Ours is one flat annual fee. Never a percentage. Pricing and availability vary by area.
The rest of the checklist is in our 3-minute read.
- Primary text 5
Check who you're dealing with.
In Texas, anyone paid for property tax consulting must be registered with TDLR unless exempt. TDLR's License Data Search shows who is registered. We work with registered property tax consultants and licensed partners.
Four more checks, in a 3-minute read: before you hire anyone, what to check.
Headlines
- ✅ Before you hire anyone: what to check39
- 📝 Read what you sign20
- 🧾 Get the fee in writing24
- ⚠️ Be wary of a promised result31
- 🔎 Is your home's tax value right?33
Description
- Get your free savings estimate.31
Concept C
The fee question
Question 1 of 4 as a Q&A card: the question, the one-line answer and the lander's comparison table.
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Primary texts
- Primary text 1
Some services take a percentage of whatever you save. The more you save, the more they take.
Ours is one flat annual fee. Never a percentage. You keep 100% of your savings. Pricing and availability vary by area.
How much does it cost, exactly? It's the first of four questions in our 3-minute read.
- Primary text 2
Your county valued your home, often with a formula, not a visit.
If these services sound too good to be true, you're asking the right question. Here are the four questions worth asking, and how we answer each one, in a 3-minute read: Skeptical of property tax appeal companies? Good. Here's what to check.
- Primary text 3
What happens if there are no savings?
Savings Guarantee™: if you don't save in year one, year two is free. If you still haven't saved after two years, you get a refund. Terms apply.
That's question 2 of 4 in our 3-minute read on what to check before you trust anyone with your property taxes.
- Primary text 4
Don't take our word for it.
Type your address and see your free savings estimate first. The estimate is free and there's no commitment.
Then read the four questions worth asking before you trust anyone with your property taxes. It takes 3 minutes.
- Primary text 5
The tax board will never send you a check. They assess the value of your home and move on.
So before you hand over your address, ask four questions, starting with what it costs. Our 3-minute read answers all four.
Headlines
- 💵 How much does it cost, exactly?33
- 📊 Never a percentage20
- 🏡 You keep 100% of your savings31
- 🧐 The more you save, the more they take39
- 🔎 Is your home's tax value right?33
Description
- Get your free savings estimate.31