Overview
At CBRE, we achieve property and transaction tax savings and refunds for our clients by providing expert tax strategies while executing property and transaction tax appeals and abatements. We use our extensive scale and reach, state-of-the art technology and proven innovation processes to deliver quantifiable, results-driven property tax services.
CBRE’s Property Tax Services professionals are the preeminent real estate tax advisory specialists in the country, offering our clients unique perspectives on property tax services through access to the largest and most valuable proprietary data and intelligence in the industry.
Our Services
- Assessment and Appeal Services
- Budget, Accruals and Pre-Acquisition Due Diligence
- Real Estate Transaction Tax
Property Types
- Multifamily
- Retail
- Office
- Industrial
- Complex/Special Use
- Hospitality

Why Property Taxes Are Important
Property Taxes…
- Are often the single largest operating expense for commercial real estate
- Can lessen recovery shortfalls and increase earnings
- Directly affect leasing capabilities and impact tenants
- Affect underwriting assumptions
Reasons to Review Taxes…
- Periodic Assessor reappraisals can generate valuation errors
- Change in property use
- Change in zoning or configuration
- New construction or demolition
- Increased property tax burden
CBRE Advantage

Superior Market Intelligence
CBRE’s world-class research and valuation platforms combine with our unmatched market share in Advisory & Transaction and Asset Management and Services to provide a superior level of market data and information. Our granular, street-level intelligence far outpaces traditional third-party data sources.

Technology Platform
CBRE’s continual investment in agile, entrepreneurial, state-of-the-art technology leverages the industry’s best intelligence across all asset classes and geographies. Our suite of integrated technologies includes the AppealTrack platform, which minimizes appeal preparation time, reduces the margin of error and streamlines the tracking process.

Specialized, Trusted Experts
CBRE’s professionals are the most knowledgeable property tax experts in the industry. They consistently achieve substantial tax savings and refunds for our clients, setting new industry standards throughout the country.

Comprehensive Services
CBRE offers a full spectrum of Property Tax Services, including assessment and appeal services, budget, accruals and pre-acquisition due diligence, and real estate transaction tax services. Our comprehensive service offering provides clients with the greatest opportunity for tax savings and refunds in the industry.

National Footprint with Local Relationships
Our CBRE property tax experts reside in every major U.S. market, with exceptional reach into secondary markets. CBRE’s professionals maintain excellent relationships with local county employees and assessors to ensure a direct line of communication and a full understanding of any unique aspects of their requirements.
Meet the Team
Our National Reach
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