This AQB CAP approved course meets the Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations Outline from the Real Property Qualification Criteria.
This online course trains appraisers in topics related to valuation bias and fair housing laws and regulations and fulfills specifications provided by the Appraisal Qualifications Board (AQB). It will enable all appraisers, both residential and non-residential, to learn more about civil rights protections and best practices for report writing so they can maintain compliance with federal agency rules. The course also provides in-depth information about the civil rights complaint process. Filled with Supreme Court cases and discussion prompts, this program provides ample opportunities for participants to consider both historic and contemporary fair housing topics.
Ultimately, Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations is a comprehensive guide covering recent discourse about valuation bias and best practices related to federal fair housing laws.
Requirements
According to requirements set forth by the Appraisal Qualifications Board (AQB), appraisers must successfully complete a course that meets the content requirements of the Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations Outline every two calendar years.
Appraisers must complete a 7-hour course the first time they meet the AQB continuing education requirement for Valuation Bias and Fair Housing. Every two calendar years thereafter, the course length must be at least four (4) hours.
Individuals must complete an 8-hour course to meet AQB qualifying education core curriculum requirements. This course, which is required to obtain or upgrade an appraiser credential, is identical to the 7-hour version but also includes a one-hour mandatory exam. Information about the exam is included within the course.
Join the Massachusetts, Rhode Island & Maine Chapter for our annual Jay Zeiger Day of Service at Save A Dog in Sudbury, MA, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will spend the morning helping with outdoor cleanup and other projects that keep the shelter looking its best for the dogs in its care. It’s a great way to give back, get your hands dirty, and spend time with fellow chapter members.
Volunteers should dress for the elements but include long pants, closed toe shoes and socks. Sometimes puppies get rambunctious and can grab a shirt edge or shoelace.
Volunteers will get a chance to play with the dogs in the shelter too.
We’ll wrap up the morning with pizza and good company!
About Save the Dog
Save A Dog is a humane society whose primary focus is rescuing and rehoming abandoned dogs. We began in 1999 as an all-breed, all-volunteer dog rescue group and ran out of our founder’s home for nine years. Finally we have a lovely facility and kennel which we are renting to own in Sudbury, Mass. Save A Dog is a privately funded 501(c)3 organization. Our Tax ID number is 04-3476937.
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REGISTER FOR THE IN-PERSON CLASSROOM IN WARWICK, RI HERE
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Location: Hilton Garden Inn, One Thurber Road, Warwick, RI and Livestream
Check-in /Login Access: 8:30 am
Classroom Hours: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Join us, via your laptop or in person, to explore how appraising marinas, golf courses, and resort hotels might expand your valuation expertise and potentially create new business opportunities. This program explores the unique challenges of specialty leisure and hospitality properties, including going concern allocation, travel industry trends, and appraisal review issues.
Our experienced panel includes an appraiser, investment broker, and lender as they share practical insights and real-world perspectives to help you build competency and confidently enter this specialized area of valuation.
Presenters include:
- Jeff Dugas, Senior Managing Director, Leisure Appraisal
- Jim Barry, Executive Vice President, Newmark
- James Rizzo, Chief Commercial Banking Officer, Rockland Trust
- James O’Connell, Principal, Hospitality Real Estate Counselor
Continuing Education Credit: This program is approved by the Appraisal Institute. Applications have been sent to the states of MA, NH, RI and ME. Reach out to the Chapter office about receiving CT CE credit. No credit will be provided in other states.
This program is being hosted jointly between the Connecticut Chapter, Massachusetts Rhode Island Maine Chapter and Metro New Jersey Chapter of the Appraisal Institute.
Login/Program Access: 8:00 am – 8:30 am
Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm (30 minute lunch break)
Enrolled students will receive an email with a link to join the LIVESTREAM class.
Credit Hours: 7 hours
This course is delivered via a live, interactive virtual classroom using Zoom. Participants must have a system with a webcam and microphone. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure their equipment meets these requirements in order to participate and receive continuing education credit.
Participation and Attendance Requirements
• Participants must remain visible on Zoom with their webcam on and their full face visible for the duration of the class.
• The instructor must be able to see and interact with all participants, and participants must be able to interact with the instructor at all times.
• Attendance will be monitored throughout the session using webcams, polling, and direct interaction. A 100% attendance policy applies.
• Instructors and administrators will periodically direct questions to participants, who are expected to respond promptly.
Identification and Access
• A valid photo ID (driver’s license/passport) must be uploaded into your AI account.
Learning Environment
• Participants must attend from a quiet, distraction-free location that allows for full attention and engagement throughout the class and reliable internet connection.
• Disruptive students will be removed from the class (no ce/no refunds/no credits will be issued)
Join the Massachusetts, Rhode Island & Maine Chapter of the Appraisal Institute for the Q3 Chapter Business Meeting and Networking Event at Maine Beer Company in Freeport, Maine. This gathering is a great opportunity to connect with fellow real estate valuation professionals in a relaxed setting, hear chapter updates, and expand your professional network. Whether you’re a longtime member or new to the industry, you’ll have the chance to swap stories, share insights on today’s appraisal landscape, meet new real estate valuation professionals, and build relationships with colleagues from across the region. Enjoy great conversation, local craft beer, and an evening of networking that strengthens both your connections and your career.
Location: Hyatt Place, 50 Forbes Road, Braintree, MA
Tuition: $460 AI Price; $510 Regular Price
Instructor: Edward V. Bowler, MAI, SRA
Credit Hours: 30 hours (Be sure check with with your state licensing board for approval)
Check-in: : 8:00 am on September 23, 2025
Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Login/Program Access: 8:00 am
Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Enrolled students will receive an email with a link to join the LIVESTREAM class.
Credit Hours: 3 hours
Analyzing Defects, Damages, and Deficiencies in the New URAR is fast-paced, and class time will not be spent waiting for students who did not download materials prior to class. The electronic files may be obtained by logging on to the Appraisal Institute website at https://ai.appraisalinstitute.org/eweb (click on the three horizontal lines to the left of the AI logo and selecting “My AI Account” from the drop-down menu).
Requirements:
Important Preclass Download Assignment: For the best learning experience, it is imperative that you download the materials prior to class and come prepared to take notes. You can either print the handbook or bring a laptop with materials saved where they are ready to be accessed.
Check-in: 8:00 am
Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Driving Directions: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/mhtsi-sheraton-nashua
Credit Hours: 3 hours
Analyzing Defects, Damages, and Deficiencies in the New URAR is fast-paced, and class time will not be spent waiting for students who did not download materials prior to class. The electronic files may be obtained by logging on to the Appraisal Institute website at https://ai.appraisalinstitute.org/eweb (click on the three horizontal lines to the left of the AI logo and selecting “My AI Account” from the drop-down menu).
Requirements:
Important Preclass Download Assignment: For the best learning experience, it is imperative that you download the materials prior to class and come prepared to take notes. You can either print the handbook or bring a laptop with materials saved where they are ready to be accessed.
Login/Program Access: 12:00 pm
Classroom Hours:12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Enrolled students will receive an email with a link to join the LIVESTREAM class.
Instructor I Sean A. Sargeant, MAI, SRA
Credit Hours: 4 hours
The new Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) includes an income approach section that may present specific “problem” areas in the reporting of 2-to-4-unit properties. Specifically, the practitioner may be confused given the different manner in which property characteristics and market area characteristics are defined, described, and analyzed.
Analyzing and Reporting the Income Approach in the New URAR is a four-hour program. Using practical case studies, this program will allow residential appraisers to enhance their proficiency with the income approach as reported in the new URAR, whether they have plentiful market data, very little market data, or confusing market data. Appraisers who are not well versed in completing a thorough and credible income approach will find this program to be most helpful. The program will also be a good refresher for the experienced appraiser and the reviewer of residential reports.
Location: Sheraton Nashua | 11 Tara Boulevard | Nashua, NH
Check-In: 12:00 – 12:30 pm
Classroom Hours: 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Instructor I Sean A. Sargeant, MAI, SRA
Credit Hours: 4 hours
The new Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) includes an income approach section that may present specific “problem” areas in the reporting of 2-to-4-unit properties. Specifically, the practitioner may be confused given the different manner in which property characteristics and market area characteristics are defined, described, and analyzed.
Analyzing and Reporting the Income Approach in the New URAR is a four-hour program. Using practical case studies, this program will allow residential appraisers to enhance their proficiency with the income approach as reported in the new URAR, whether they have plentiful market data, very little market data, or confusing market data. Appraisers who are not well versed in completing a thorough and credible income approach will find this program to be most helpful. The program will also be a good refresher for the experienced appraiser and the reviewer of residential reports.
Instructor: Jonathan H. Avery, MAI, SRA
Login/Program Access: 8:00 am
Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Enrolled students will receive an email with a link to join the LIVESTREAM class.
Credit Hours: 7 hours
CE Credit: One hundred percent (100%) attendance is required for all Appraisal Institute education programs. Credit and a course completion certificate can only be issued by attending 100% of the course. Please plan accordingly and be on time as late arrival or leaving early could jeopardize your receiving a certificate of attendance.
Course materials: This course has three required materials that MUST be purchased from the Appraisal Foundation. No materials will be provided by the Appraisal Institute.
1).2026-27 7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course Student Manual – Print or Digital $35.00.
2).2026 Guidance and Reference Manual (GRM) – Print or Digital $75.00
3) 2024 USPAP Publication: This book contains the updated standard. Print or Digital $35.00.
The 2024 USPAP publication is the most recent available. If you already have access to it, you do not need to purchase it for this cycle. The instructor is mandated to make sure all students have a copy of the current version of USPAP in order to receive credit for the class.
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Greater Boston Association of Realtors, 68 Main St, Reading, MA
Check-in starts 8:15 am
Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Instructor: Mark Smeltzer, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS
Cost: $175 AI Price; $200 Regular Price (includes electronic materials and AM coffee)
Enrolled students will receive a link to join the class prior to the start date.
This course, developed by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, offers an in-depth exploration of the new dynamic Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) applicable to all residential property types. Students will learn the requirements of the new URAR, which is designed to support more thorough appraisal analysis and reporting, ensuring they are well-equipped to adopt and implement these advancements in their professional practice. By the end of this course, students will gain a deep understanding of the dynamic URAR and expectations for completing the report.
CE Credit: One hundred percent (100%) attendance is required for all Appraisal Institute education programs. Credit and a course completion certificate can only be issued by attending 100% of the course. Please plan accordingly and be on time as late arrival or leaving early could jeopardize your receiving a certificate of attendance.
YOU ARE REGISTERING FOR LIVESTREAM DELIVERY OF THIS PROGRAM
Log-in/Classroom Access: 8:10 am
Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Instructor: Mark Smeltzer, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS
Cost: $175 AI Price; $200 Regular Price (includes electronic materials and AM coffee)
Enrolled students will receive a link to join the class prior to the start date.
This course, developed by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, offers an in-depth exploration of the new dynamic Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR) applicable to all residential property types. Students will learn the requirements of the new URAR, which is designed to support more thorough appraisal analysis and reporting, ensuring they are well-equipped to adopt and implement these advancements in their professional practice. By the end of this course, students will gain a deep understanding of the dynamic URAR and expectations for completing the report.
CE Credit: One hundred percent (100%) attendance is required for all Appraisal Institute education programs. Credit and a course completion certificate can only be issued by attending 100% of the course. Please plan accordingly and be on time as late arrival or leaving early could jeopardize your receiving a certificate of attendance.
Participation Guidelines
Students must have webcam/iphone/ipad/smartphone capability to participate and receive continuing education credit. The platform will be interactive and live. The instructor must be able to physically see and interact with all students and students must be able see and interact with the instructor. Participants do not need a paid account from ZOOM to participate.
Only those students who provide the photo identification and “attend” the program in its entirety will receive a certificate of completion. Once registered, students will be emailed log-in/access information.
Location: Hyatt Place, 50 Forbes Road, Braintree, MA
Tuition: $460 AI Price; $510 Regular Price
Instructor: Edward V. Bowler, MAI, SRA
Credit Hours: 30 hours (Be sure check with with your state licensing board for approval)
Location: Hyatt Place, 50 Forbes Road, Braintree, MA
Registration: 8:00 am on November 18, 2026
Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Registration Fee: $460 AI Price; $510 Regular Price