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Who Pays The Real Estate Taxes The Year You Buy Your Home?

by @ 5:25 am on November 11, 2020. Filed under Q&A


The tax is paid in arrears, which means the homeowner pays for the billing period leading up to the due date. A homeowner who sells the home, however, is responsible only for the portion of the tax due for the period she owned the home. The buyer pays the rest.

How does the tax assessor determine value?

You pay real estate taxes based on your home’s value, as determined by the county tax assessor. This may be more or less than what you paid for the home, or what you think it’s worth. Assessors use formulas to determine a home’s value, along with information about other homes in your area.

What are the qualities of a real estate agent?

From most important down, below are the skills and qualities of real estate agents that actual home buyers and sellers said they valued:

  • Honesty and integrity.
  • Knowledge of purchase process.
  • Responsiveness.
  • Knowledge of real estate market.
  • Communication skills.
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