Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations (A112) - Hybrid

When:  Jul 24, 2026 from 07:30 AM to 04:30 PM (MT)

This comprehensive 7-hour course provides an in-depth exploration of valuation bias in the real estate sector, focusing on its impact within the context of fair housing laws and regulations. Participants will delve into historical and contemporary aspects of real estate bias to gain an understanding of the roles and influences of various stakeholders including real estate agents, appraisers, lenders, and government bodies. The course will cover key federal fair housing and antidiscrimination laws, such as the Civil Rights Act of 1866, Fair Housing Act, and others, emphasizing their relevance in today's real estate practices. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical case studies, attendees will gain insights into different forms of valuation bias, including explicit, implicit, and structural biases, and learn strategies for recognizing and avoiding such biases in their professional practice. This course is intended to satisfy the Appraiser Qualifications Board’s (AQB) continuing education requirement for valuation bias and fair housing laws and regulations education as adopted on June 22, 2023 for the 2026 edition of the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria (RPAQC).

Contact Hours: 7 hours + 1 hour exam
Course Timetable: Day 1: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
AQB Licenser Requirement: Trainee, Licensed, Cretified Residential, Certified General

For questions about approvals, contact Deanna Ilk at dilk@asfmra.org or 303-692-1222

  • Instructors: TBA
  • Pricing: TBD

ASFMRA provides digital course materials. If you are attending in-person, bringing a laptop or tablet will ensure you have access to the materials and online exam. The exam will only be provided digitally. Additionally, ASFMRA offers printed materials for an additional cost of $85 per student per course. If you would like to order printed materials to be provided when you arrive, the cost will be added to your registration at check out. If you have questions about the materials, please contact education@asfmra.org

Registration will close the Friday before at 12:00pm MST. If you have questions or would like to register late, please contact education@asfmra.org

Click here to view the Recommended Education Path that the ASFMRA Appraisal Education/Accreditation Committee has put together; it is highly recommended that you review the pathway prior to registration.

This course will be held in a hybrid format (some students in person, some online). Upon registering, you will either select In Person Registration or Virtual Registration. If you select the Virtual Registration, you will be sent a Zoom link to access this course one week before the course start date. If you select the In Person Registration, you will be expected to attend the offering in person in Glendale, CO, throughout the duration of the offering.

The ASFMRA reserves the right to move this offering to a livestream format up to three weeks before the first date of the offering. Any in person registrants will be notified at this time. ASFMRA does not reimburse travel cost.

Course Location:
ASFMRA Education Center
720 S Colorado Boulevard, Suite 350-S
Glendale, CO 80246

Hotel Information:
The Hilton Garden Inn Denver-Cherry Creek
600 S. Colorado Blvd
Glendale, CO 80246

By registering for this event, I understand that my photograph or video may be taken during participation in any activity (class, social gathering, outing, etc.) sanctioned by the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA). I hereby grant permission to ASFMRA to use my photograph or likeness in any publicity or promotional publications (e.g. website, social media, newspaper ads, newsletters, programs, brochures, public broadcasting releases, email promotions, etc.) and to allow video recordings of myself and/or guests.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the ASFMRA will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations requested for individuals with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be responded to more effectively if received at least two weeks in advance of the event.

*The maximum capacity for this course is 24 in-person participants and 24 online participants.
*Please note that ASFMRA reserves the right to cancel any course 3 weeks in advance.

Location

ASFMRA Education Center
720 South Colorado Blvd
Glendale, CO 80246