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.
Location: Hyatt Place, 50 Forbes Road, Braintree, MA
Tuition: $460 AI Price: $510 Full Price
Instructor: Edward V. Bowler, MAI, SRA
Credit Hours: 30 hours (Be sure check with with your state licensing board for approval)
Instructor: Jonathan H. Avery, MAI, SRA
Login/Program Access: 8:30 am – 9:00 am
Classroom Hours: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Enrolled students will receive an email with a link to join the virtual class.
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.
A copy of your driver’s license must be emailed to the Chapter office as verification after you have registered for the offering no later than noon on September 6th via email.
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.
Continuing Education: Credit Hours: 6 hours.
This course is approved for 30 AI CE points as well as six hours of CE credit by MA (Approval #120077), RI (Approval #REA-0001330-CE) and ME.
Course Materials: Price includes a downloaded version of the program material. Students that wish to have a printed copy of materials may opt to do so at an additional cost and will be responsible for paying shipping.
This program is being hosted jointly between the Connecticut and the Massachusetts Rhode Island and Maine Chapters of the Appraisal Institute. Feel free to reach out to either Jackie Beachaine or Lianne Andreucci with any questions.
Location: Via Livestream Classroom
Tuition: $195 AI Price; $220 Full Price
Instructor: Joseph V. Comperchio, MAI SRA
Credit Hours: 7 hours
Enrolled students will be sent a Zoom link to join the classroom
Classroom Access: 8:00 am am
Classroom Hours: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm (30 minute lunch)
Agenda
- 9:30 am – Login/Classroom Access
- 10:00AM to Noon – Educational Offering
Registered students will receive a Zoom link to join the program.
Presentations by:
- Amy Dain, Senior Fellow – Boston Indicators
- Stephen Payson – Senior Direct of Home Ownership Lending MassHousing
- Backyard ADUs -Tim O’Reilly – Director of Preconstruction or Christopher Lee – Owner
- Claire Morehouse, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Coordinator, Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (HLC)
- Moderator – Joseph Comperchio, MAI, SRA
Description of Program: The panelist will provide updates on which communities have enacted changes to facilitate housing under both laws. Further, on the topic of ADU’s, panelist will provide an update on financing vehicles, and how builders are providing construction solutions that comply with the regulations. The speakers will give presentations and participate in a moderated panel discussion.
Continuing Education Credit: This program is approved by the Appraisal Institute and the states of MA and ME. Applications have been sent to the states of RI and NH for 2 hours of CE credit. Reach out to the Chapter office about receiving CT CE credit. No credit will be provided in other states.
Location: Hyatt Place, 50 Forbes Road, Braintree, MA
Tuition: $410 AI Price; $460 Regular Price (after 5/28, add $50)
Instructor: Vince Dowling, MAI, SRA
Credit Hours: 14 hours (Be sure check with with your state licensing board for approval)
Instructor: Steven G. Elliott, SRA
Login/Program Access: 8:30 am
Classroom Hours: 9:00 am – 4:30 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.
Look for details later this year
Location: Hyatt Place, 50 Forbes Road, Braintree, MA
Tuition: $609 AI Price; $669 Full Price (after 9/9, add $50)
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
Location: Hyatt Place, 50 Forbes Road, Braintree, MA
Tuition: Tuition: $609 AI Price; $669 Full Price (after 9/30, add $50)
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: $559 AI Price; $609 Full Price (after 11/4, add $50)