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Brendan Baker

Managing Director

Property Tax

ROLE

Brendan leads a team of experts focused on both real estate and personal property reviews for clients in the southeast. He works directly with DMA’s clients to negotiate reductions in assessments via informal discussions with taxing jurisdictions, or appeals to local and state boards when necessary. In addition, Brendan strategizes with clients and prospective clients to understand their property tax needs and helps formulate appropriate solutions. His valuation knowledge, experience in industry and consulting, and creative solution development ensure the highest level of professional service and results for our clients.

 

EXPERTISE

10+ years in property tax; 6+ years with DMA

 

  • Completed thousands of personal property reviews
  • Represented clients on both real and personal property appeals at Local Boards of Equalization and State Boards of Equalization, as well as in Circuit Court cases
  • Former appraiser/operator of a local appraisal firm
  • Experience as a real property appraiser provides a unique view of personal property cases with potential double taxation issues
  • Generated $16M+ in property tax savings for clients
  • Property tax experience in both industry and consulting
JURISDICTIONS

Alabama | Arkansas | Georgia | Florida| Mississippi | North Carolina | South Carolina | Tennessee

 

INDUSTRIES

Automotive | Banking & Financial Services | Data Centers | Distribution | Entertainment | Healthcare  Hospitality | Manufacturing | Mining | Pharmaceuticals | Retail

 

TECHNOLOGY

PTES – Property Tax Enterprise System | IBISWorld | CCH | CoStar

 

EDUCATION / CREDENTIALS

  • Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Economics – The University of Georgia
  • Registered Agent, Tennessee State Board of Equalization
  • Georgia State Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser (inactive)
  • Completed the IPT Property Tax School and Personal Property Tax School in pursuit
    of the CMI designation
  • Continually attends seminars that examine the latest changes in state and local taxation
  • Presenter at COST Property Tax Workshop and DMA educational forums