How do I prepare for the Board of Review?
The taxpayer must provide evidence showing the assessment placed upon the property is incorrect. The Board of Review needs good reason to alter an assessment. It is imperative to be able to answer the questions, “What do you think the property is worth?” and “What are you basing your opinion on?”

All assessments are to be based on the sales of similar properties. You may hire a professional appraiser, or you can look at sales in your neighborhood and compare them to your home. Per state law, the sale price of a property cannot be the sole determining factor of the assessment of that property. Neither the assessor nor the Board of Review can raise or lower a property assessment based solely on its sale price. Mortgage appraisals also may not show True Cash Value.

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1. What is the March Board of Review?
2. Am I required to attend the March Board for a commercial/industrial real property?
3. Am I required to attend the March Board for personal property?
4. Who can schedule/attend a Michigan Board of Review appointment?
5. How do I prepare for the Board of Review?
6. When do I receive notification on the outcome of the board's decision?
7. Can I appeal the March Board of Reviews' decision?
8. Should I appeal the Board of Review?