The GARCast

Cindy Baire talks with Town of Amherst (N.Y.) Assessor Emily Murphy and Deputy Assessor Cara Erzkus about the Assessment Equity Improvement Project and important dates to remember.

GAR's Cindy Bar talks with longtime assessor Dave Marrano about the dates property owners should be aware of for the 2026 assessment roll year.

GAR's Cindy Baire talks with Town of Rochester Assessor Jeremy Baracca about the town wide reassessment project for the 2026 tax roll year.

Cindy Baire talks with Lancaster Assessor Erik Finbar about the town's reassessment project.

This is part two of a conversation between GAR's Cindy Baire and Dave Marrano, a former town assessor. They walk you through the process of challenging a commercial property assessment.

GAR's Cindy Baire talks with David Marrano, a retired assessor, who guides our listeners through the grievance process if they believe their assessment is incorrect or inaccurate.

On this episode of the GARCast, Cindy Baire talks with GAR CEO David Barnett about where the real estate market is headed in the next 12 to 24 months and how GAR continues to look for ways to provide solutions and efficiencies for its clients.

On the latest episode of The GARCast, Cindy Baire talks with GAR's Accountant/HR Coordinator Diane who talks about staying current on HR policies and legislation, and her victory in GAR's Tabletop Pickleball Tournament.

GAR’s Cindy Baire sits down with Town of Clarence Supervisor Patrick Casilio to talk about why updating property assessments is so important for property owners. He also discusses the Eastern Hills Mall conversation project and greenspace initiatives in Clarence.

GAR's Cindy Baire talks with Amherst Town Supervisor Brian Kulpa about the town's recent successful reassessment project, major real estate developments in the town, and what new housing he would like to see developed as Amherst continues to grow.

In the latest episode of The GARCast, Cindy Baire talks with GAR's Senior Data Specialist Chad Hanel about how his architectural background helps him with the data collection and verification process for residential and commercial real estate properties. He also offers his insights into how satellite imaging has changed the process.

Sheri Casabella is GAR's project coordinator. She talks with Cindy Baire about how she helps property owners navigate through the reassessment grievance process.

GAR's Cindy Baire has a conversation with Brandon Kmiotek of Hunt Real Estate in Buffalo, N.Y. Brandon talks about how he transitioned from working at a high-end restaurant to working in real estate, and how to succeed in a challenging market.

Ryan is GAR Associates Executive Project Director in our Government Services Department. On this episode of the GARCast he talks about beekeeping, his interest in the history of the towns and villages GAR serves, and some of his interest GAR projects.

GAR's Cindy Baire explains the fundamentals.

Property owners can file a formal grievance after they have received an assessment. GAR's Cindy Baire has more information.

GAR's Cindy Baire has additional information on the process of challenging your property assessment.

Do you think your property assessment is inaccurate? If so, GAR's Cindy Baire walks you through the challenge process.

GAR's Cindy Baire talks about local taxes and property assessments and how they differ.

GAR's Cindy Baire takes listeners through the steps in reassessment update process and what Potsdam property owners need to know.

Town of Amherst Senior Real Property Appraiser Jeff Hennard talks with GAR's Cindy Baire about how New York State Real Property Tax Law applies to the valuation of condominiums.

GAR's Cindy Baire talks about the Town of Arcadia's reassessment project.