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by a searcher from Le Moyne College
in Atlanta, GA, USA

6mos ago

Property tax appeals

Happy Thanksgiving all - anyone have any experience in the property tax appeals business? Specifically how to value one given there is not a recurring revenue stream. Basically just buying the owners relationships, systems, client list, etc.

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reply by a professional 6mos ago
from Binghamton University, State University of New York in New York City, NY, USA

From what I've seen in past deals, valuing a firm like this really hinges on the durability of those client relationships. It's less about a recurring revenue stream and more about the historical repeat rate. I've watched buyers pay a premium for a list, only to find that the clients were loyal to the previous owner, not the brand. A careful review of the actual contract terms and client tenure gives you a much clearer picture of what you're really buying. Happy to connect if you'd like to discuss further.

reply by an investor 6mos ago
from Thunderbird School of Global Management in Utrecht, Niederlande

Personally, as a client, I never had good experiences with Property Tax Appeals. Most created a lot of effort for me without providing results. So just a (prospective) client list is not enough to buy in this type of business. Need to have proven positive business outcomes.