Property Tax Expert Launches Free Tool Ahead of May 15 Protest Deadline

By Glenn Goodrich
Property tax expert

A few weeks ago, I wrote an article for CandysDirt.com about my concerns with the Dallas Morning News‘ DIY property tax tool “Tx Tax” and the broader conflict of interest questions that arise when a major newspaper also sells paid property tax services.

Why I Walked Away From the Dallas Morning News’ New Property Tax Service

At the end of that article, I said I wanted to build something different — and offer it for free to homeowners.

So I did.

Introducing Open Property Tax

OpenPropertyTax.com is my answer to what frustrates me about this industry — property tax technology that is designed for lead generation and upselling rather than helping homeowners make informed decisions.

My goal with Open Property Tax is simple: unlock the data you need for better protest decisions, and offer it for free, upfront, with no commitment.

It uses artificial intelligence (AI) to translate complex valuation issues specific to your property into plain English. It gives you a realistic assessment of what helps and hurts your case, plus a credible tax savings estimate so you know what’s actually at stake.

The AI model is trained using valuation analysis methods and the protest reasoning I use in my work with property owners — essentially, the values and judgment I’ve developed through years of experience. For now, every AI-generated analysis goes through my personal review before it reaches you. I won’t release anything I wouldn’t stand behind at an Appraisal Review Board hearing.

We’re also trying something new with this launch.

CandysDirt.com readers who are knee-deep in property tax protests ahead of the May 15 deadline are invited to join a small beta test group for Open Property Tax. Readers can use the tool for free, then hop onto a live Q&A call with Candy Evans and me to ask questions and give feedback.

A Word on PropertyTax.io

Full disclosure: I also own PropertyTax.io, a full-service property tax protest agency. Open Property Tax uses some of the same underlying data and research tools I developed for PropertyTax.io, but full-service representation involves much more than gathering data and submitting it to the appraisal district.

Negotiating with appraisal districts means leveraging professional relationships to navigate the process, presenting clear, better-formatted evidence, and knowing what it takes to win at the Appraisal Review Board.

Top Tips From Our Property Tax Protest Webinar Featuring Glenn Goodrich of PropertyTax.io

For homeowners who want to handle protests themselves, Open Property Tax is designed to save you tons of research time. Others may still prefer full-service representation with PropertyTax.io.

This Is Just Version 1

This is only version 1, and I already have a long list of ideas for what comes next. Try it out and tell me what works, what doesn’t, and what’s missing.

Some people harness AI tools to solve genuinely hard problems; others use them without really understanding what they’re doing — and cause harm in the process.

Open Property Tax became a passion project for me when I saw what the Dallas Morning News‘ property tax report delivered for the price. I created Open Property Tax to solve a real, complex problem that Texas homeowners face every year.

I built Open Property Tax in two weeks — something that would have been nearly impossible for a small business owner even a year ago. I think many real estate professionals can responsibly use AI tools to deliver more value to clients while reclaiming their own time, and I’ll write more soon about the specific tools and workflows I used to build Open Property Tax.

So, while I developed Open Property Tax, I still coached my daughter’s soccer team, made her art show, watched my son’s soccer practices, read to him at night, and adopted a puppy — all while running a small business during our busy season.

CandysDirt.com Tax Protest Roundtable

If you’d like to join a small beta test group for this free tool, sign up at OpenPropertyTax.com/Candy. Participants will receive a detailed report on comparable properties in their area, what helps and hurts their case, and plain-English guidance on evaluating their proposed appraisal.

Join Candy Evans and me Thursday, May 14 at noon for a live Q&A call where you can ask questions and I’ll seek your feedback about Open Property Tax. We want to keep the group small, so reserve your spot if you can join us May 14.