7-hour National Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations

This 7-hour course is intended to meet the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) requirement for required continuing education (CE) for real property appraisers. The AQB and state appraisal regulatory agencies require that state-credentialed appraisers must take this course as part of their CE obligation beginning January 1, 2026. 

Over the past decade, there have been a number of reports by people of color, non-profit organizations, and others regarding bias and discrimination in appraisals. Media coverage has directed the public’s attention toward how appraisers value real property. This course will address bias and discrimination issues in real property appraisal and will provide information to the participant relating to fair housing and fair lending laws and regulations. Additionally, this course will discuss best practices an appraiser may employ in order to avoid bias and fair housing violations in their work.  Finally, the course will address cultural competency, specifically what it is and why it is important.