Lane Property Tax Advocates - Market Research Report
Company Overview
Name
Lane Property Tax Advocates
Mission of the Company
To unburden businesses from excessive commercial property taxes and achieve the maximum tax savings for clients.
Founding Details
- Founded: 2009
- Founder: Michael B. Lane
Key People
- Michael B. Lane: Founder and CEO
- Hunter M. Lane: Vice President
- Rhonda G. Reynolds: Vice President - Consulting Services
- Eric H. Hancock: Portfolio Manager
- Chelsea B. Watson: Property Tax Consultant
- Anderson Cruse: Property Tax Consultant
- Tiffany M. Mauer: File Manager
- Shawna F. Flores: Operations Manager
- Chrissy Sebesta: Office Manager
- Connor Stanford: Property Tax Consultant
- Sierra Toman: Property Tax Consultant
- Shannon Hardin: Property Tax Consultant
- Ravyn Melton: Property Tax Consultant
- Nicole Jones: Administrative Assistant
- Ellie: Chief Happiness Officer
- Finn: Chief Fun Officer
Headquarters
- Austin Office: 8120 Research Boulevard #320, Austin, Texas 78758
- Houston Office: 8990 Hempstead Hwy. #100, Houston, Texas 77008
Number of Employees
No information is available.
Revenue
No information is available.
Company Recognition
Lane Property Tax Advocates is known for:
- Reducing commercial property tax burdens through property protest, informal value negotiations, formal hearings, and litigation and arbitration.
- Providing tailored commercial property protest services with a strategic, results-driven approach.
Products
Commercial Property Tax Protest Services
Lane offers comprehensive services designed to assist commercial property owners in reducing their tax burdens.
High-Level Description of the Products
1. In-Depth Property & Market Analysis: Comprehensive data compilation surrounding recent sales, market climates, and properties of similar size and use.
2. Document & Logistical Management: Ensures all documentation (renditions, appeals, corrections, exemptions) is filed by strict deadlines.
3. Iron-Clad Case Preparation: Gathers various forms of evidence, including photos, property surveys, and rent rolls, to build compelling cases.
4. In-Person Representation at Hearings: Represents clients at formal and informal hearings, backed by data and experience.
5. Arbitration & Litigation Support: Continues the fight into arbitration or litigation proceedings if initial hearings do not lead to a satisfactory outcome.
Key Features of Each Product
- Winning Strategy: 156% more accounts receive a property tax reduction when using Lane's services.
- Comprehensive Support: Lane handles all steps of the property tax protest process, from paperwork to in-person representation to arbitration and litigation.
- Personalized Service: Tailored approaches based on the client's unique needs and properties.
- Significant Savings: History of representing billions of dollars in commercial real estate and saving clients millions each year.
Types of Properties Addressed
Lane manages a variety of commercial property types including:
- Apartments
- Retail Establishments
- Office Buildings
- Industrial/Flex Spaces
- Hotels
- Community Shopping Centers
Recent Developments
New Products and Partnerships
No information about new products or partnerships is provided.
New Features Added to Existing Products
- Recently, Lane has emphasized leveraging strong relationships with real estate professionals, usage of innovative technology, and deploying tailored commercial property protest services to maximize tax savings.
- Enhancement of client services via an online portal that allows 24/7 access to upload documents and access past protests.
Recent Activities and Recognitions
- Successfully prevented overinflated property valuations and achieved reductions by an average of 20% or more.
- Helped multiple clients save significant amounts annually through strategic tax protest, including a notable success story where they saved a client over $3,500 after sustaining flood damage.
Footprint in Texas
Lane Property Tax Advocates serves clients across various Texas counties, including but not limited to:
- Anderson, Angelina, Aransas, Austin, Bastrop, Bell, Bexar, and more.
Notable Blog Insights and Industry Contributions
- Frequent properties tax tips, trends, instructional guides, and news about property tax protests.
- Lane continues to provide insights on improving outcomes for commercial property tax appeals and staying ahead of industry changes.
Contact Information
- Phone: 832.358.2000
- Email: info@lanepropertytax.com
Offices:
- Austin Office: 8120 Research Boulevard #320, Austin, Texas 78758
- Houston Office: 8990 Hempstead Hwy. #100, Houston, Texas 77008
Lane Property Tax Advocates is dedicated to reducing the property tax burdens for commercial property owners across Texas, using an experienced and strategic approach to achieve the best outcomes for their clients.
