Cantrell McCulloch, Inc. (CMI) is a Dallas-based professional corporation specializing in property tax consulting services. The firm is dedicated to providing superior ad valorem tax consultation at competitive prices and aims to partner with clients to find optimal solutions tailored to their specific property tax needs. Recognizing that property taxes represent a significant burden on commercial real estate and business personal property, CMI employs a disciplined approach to minimize these expenses through careful assessment and negotiation.
With a strong team of licensed Senior Property Tax Consultants, General Real Estate Appraisers, and other certified professionals, CMI conducts thorough investigations of potential tax savings. This includes a comprehensive review process where they analyze comparable data and conduct site inspections to ensure fair and equitable property assessments. CMI’s extensive local market knowledge and appraisal expertise enable them to manage and effectively control property taxes, ensuring that their clients do not overpay. In 2023, CMI represented over $52.5 billion in commercial property assessments, resulting in substantial tax savings for their clients, exceeding $135 million.
The company offers flexible fee structures, aligning their compensation with the value they create for clients, whether through performance-based fees or annual retainers, fostering long-term partnerships. Their areas of expertise encompass a variety of properties, including multi-family housing, business personal property, vacant land, office, retail, industrial spaces, and hotels.
CMI's business philosophy is centered around collaboration with clients to enhance asset values and reduce operating costs. This client-centric approach is reflected in their commitment to exhaustive research and strategic planning throughout the appeal process, which encompasses preparation, expert testimony, litigation support, and all communications with assessors and appeal boards. Through its holistic and performance-driven service model, Cantrell McCulloch, Inc. stands as one of Texas's leading property tax consulting firms.
