Request Speaker for Events
The Property Appraiser’s Office welcomes requests for speaking engagements. The following topics are typical presentations provided and we can customize a presentation based upon your request.
- Buying a Home in Pinellas County?
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Learn about property values, exemptions, the “Save Our Homes” cap, portability, and estimating taxes. Learn how the Property Appraiser’s website can be a great tool while looking for a home, the importance of the property tax laws, and what you need to know about property taxes and exemptions before buying a home. Recommended audience: Adults (Focus: Existing and Prospective Homeowners)
- Homestead & Other Exemptions
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Get the full story on homestead exemption, widow/widower's exemption and Veteran’s and disability exemptions available, and the qualification requirements for each. Find out how to apply with step-by-step instructions. Recommended audience: Adults (Focus: Existing and Prospective Homeowners)
- Inside the Property Appraiser’s Office
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Understand the duties performed and the services available to you at the Property Appraiser’s Office. Learn about the valuation process, value trends, homestead and other exemptions, the “Save Our Homes” cap, and portability. Learn what information and tools you can access anytime from the Property Appraiser’s website, the importance of the property tax laws, pending legislation, who levies taxes and what you can do if you don’t agree with the Property Appraiser’s value estimate. Recommended audience: Adults (Focus: Existing and Prospective Homeowners)
- Common Missteps
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Gain more understanding as to how the Property Appraiser’s Office values property, deals with new construction and additions, and the most consistent way to estimate taxes for new owners. Learn how to prevent common missteps that can be costly to you and your clients as a result of ownership changes, cap resets, and loss of portability. Recommended audience: Adults (Focus: Real Estate Professionals, Attorneys, Title Agents, Contractors, Accountants, Insurance Agents, etc.)
- Upcoming Legislation Affecting Your Property
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This presentation addresses new and pending legislation and the facts regarding impacts it could have on your property and property taxes. Recommended audience: Adults (Focus: Existing and Prospective Property Owners as well as Real Estate Professionals, Attorneys, Title Agents, Contractors, Accountants, Insurance Agents, etc.)
