February 5, 2026
Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations (A112)
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
Instructor: Jeff Berg, ARA
AQB Licenser Requirement: Trainee, Licensed, Certified Residential, Certified General
For questions about approvals, contact Deanna Ilk at dilk@asfmra.org or 303-692-1222
ASFMRA provides digital course materials.
February 6, 2026
2026-2027 7 Hour National USPAP Course (A114)
This is the 2026-2027 7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course, developed by the Appraisal Foundation (the Foundation). The course is roughly divided into two sections. The first focuses on lessons that will put USPAP nuances into focus; the second presents case studies that show how USPAP applies in situations that appraisers may encounter.
This course is designed to assist appraisers in all areas of appraisal practice seeking USPAP competency, including those how are subject to states licensing or certification and continuing education requirements of professional organizations, client groups or employers.
In addition to the student manual, each student must have two additional publications in this course: the 2024 USPAP and the 2026 USPAP Guidance and Reference Manual.
Hours: 7 hours CE
Instructor: Jeff Berg, ARA
For questions about approvals, contact Deanna Ilk at dilk@asfmra.org or 303-692-1222
For the USPAP course ASFMRA will provide you with a unique digital code to download the material, USPAP Book and Guidance and Reference Manuel from the Appraisal Foundation website. Instructions on how to use the code will be in the email.
Hotel Information:
Holiday Inn & Suites - University West (Stillwater)
715 S Country Club Road
Stillwater, OK 74074
Room Rate: $109
Cut off date: January 5, 2026
Registration phone number: 405-372-2445
Online registration link: ASFMRA