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· For the purpose of taxation all buildings in Cook County have been classified and appraisements made, taking into consideration over thirty elements, involving construction, tneasurements, types of buildings, age and many other items. It is beyond any layntan to understand it without special study. It requires expert knolvledge of the system to understand how a final figure has been arrived at. It is the purpose of this company to retneasure your buildings and dejermine accurately for you in what classification these buildings properly belong. It will furnish you with correct information of such valuation, which will enable you to know exactly whether your buildings have been properly appraised, when compared with the permanent records in the office of the Board of Assessors. This company, through its experienced men in its property appraisal department, wiiJ n1easure your buildings, calculate and compile the figures, classify and appraise same, as should be done correctly under the system, and with substantially correct knowledge of the facts will place you in a position to know for yourself whether or not your property has been properly taxed. Due to the rush with which the reassessment was put in effect, innumerable and serious mista~·cs have been made which we can correct for you, if your property is one of those affected by such mistakes. Our service will not only eliminate for you aggravation and loss of time, but also may save you a substantial sum on your tax bills. Remember, our organization is an appraisal and engineering company. Remember, that no matter what our findings disclose, we do not receive a penny more than our set fee, which is $25.00 for either a two-flat or a bungalow or property of similar size. Remember, that after our engineers work on your building, we com'pare our figures with those prepared by the Board of Assessors, and in the event of any difference, we will file a complaint with the Board of Review . and ask our engineers to testify for you. Remember, that, if necessary, our engineers can testify in ·the County Court for you. Remember, that the total cost of our contract covers all charges for three years (1928-1929-1930). Remember, that if you wait until your tax · bills are out to ascertain the amount of your taxes that . you have no remedy other. than to pay your 1928 taxes. I f Remember, we guarantee a true appraisal or your money back. We suggest, that for your own protection, mail the form contract below to us at once. Remember, that the longer you delay tht: more it will eventually cost you. .._ ~ s:::: ::s '< ~ ~ ~ r-----~----------------------------------------------------~ NATIONAL TAX APPRAISALS 859 FIRST NATIONAL BANK BLDG. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS The Undersigned hereby employs the NATIONAL TAX APPRAISALS to perform the following services, viz.: To furnish an accurate appraisal and complete valuation of improvements on premises known as ....................... . I ~ according to the methods used by the Cook County Board of Assessors. To compare the appraisal made by this Company with the appraisal records of Cook County and advise the Undersigned of its findings. Also to prepare for the Undersigned, when so desired, a complaint to be filed with the Board of Assessors or the Board of Review in the event the appraisal of this Company shall materially differ with that of the record. The Company will make no additional charge for appearing at any hearing or in court for the Undersigned. The Undersigned agrees to pay for such services the sum of $25.00, paying $10.00 on the signing of this contract and the balance when the appraisal is made. · owNER m -f r1: -1 · en 'TJ m r- NATIONAL TAX APPRAISALS By .................................· MAKE ALL REMITTANCE BY CHECKS OR MONEY ORDER TO THE NATIONAL TAX APPRAISALS, 859-FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. ALL CONTRACTS SUBJECT TO ACCEPTANCE BY MANAGEMFNT. ~-------------------------------------~--------------------· VI