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Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations Course
A required course under the 2026 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria, this 7-hour course is designed to satisfy the new mandatory fair housing and valuation bias education requirement established by the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB), effective January 1, 2026. A 1-hour exam is required for both aspiring appraisers seeking their initial credential and licensed/certified appraisers applying for upgrade to a higher credential level.
The course equips appraisers with the knowledge and ethical awareness needed to identify, avoid, and prevent valuation bias—whether explicit, implicit, or systemic—and ensures compliance with applicable Fair Housing laws and regulations, including the Fair Housing Act and Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA).
7-Hour Appraiser CE Course Approvals: Currently approved in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana (via KY Approval), North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, South Carolina, South Dakota, US Virgin Islands, Washington, and West Virginia and pending approval in many other states.
8-Hour Appraiser QE (with Exam) Course Approvals: Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, and South Carolina.
Real Estate Agent/Broker CE Approvals: Currently approved in Kentucky (6 hours Law CE or 6 hours Fair Housing PLE), Ohio (6 hours CE) and South Dakota (7 Hrs Required CE & PLE). Pending approval in several other states.
Fee: $195, which includes an electronic (PDF) student manual. No other manuals/publications are required.
When and Where: Choose from any one of the following options:
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July 20-21, 2026, Mon & Tues, 1:00 PM ET - 4:30 PM ET, via Zoom
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Aug. 7, 2026, Friday, 8:30 AM ET- 4:30 PM ET, at AgGeorgia Farm Credit, 468 Perry Pkwy., Perry, GA
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Sept. 22-23, 2026, Tues & Weds, 1:00 PM ET - 4:30 PM ET, via Zoom
What Appraisers Say
Verified reviews from licensed and certified appraisers.
★★★★★
“Always enjoy taking classes from Dennis!”
Ron Scheller, Newburg, IN
Certified General Appraiser
★★★★★
“Instructor was great. Experienced, prepared and on point with all parts of the course. Will take additional courses that Dennis is teaching.”
Dennis Franklin, Birmingham, AL
Certified Residential Appraiser
★★★★★
“Great teacher... Definitely would recommend.”
Allen Swain, Greenwood, MS
Certified General Appraiser
★★★★★
“Material was presented well. Instructor was very knowledgeable of the subject matter and allowed questions from the participants. Excellent!”
Gary Blair, London, AR
Certified Residential Appraiser