> state or county treasurer
They have no business accessing actual sale prices unless/until they hold assessments to last sold price. Why do they need sales when they are supposed to make an objective appraisal on the property as it sits? Seems like they can screw you two different ways and they should only be able to do it one way if at all.
Well, some states have transaction fees like Documentary Stamps, Intangible Tax.
Yeah, it sucks.
But therein is a reason.
Plus they like to use the selling price as an indicator of value so they can charge Real Estate taxes.
What a country!! Huh?
MOST counties have a TRANSFER FEE based upon the sale price.