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February 4, 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: Dennis Badger
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.
Farm Manager Education
1. Addressing Nutrient Loss. Speakers are Andrew Hiser, Jill Kostell, Ph.D., Helen VanBeck
2. Farm Panel – TBA still arranging farmers
3. Commercialization of Pennycress. Speaker is Dr. Win Phippen
Thursday, February 5 (times approximate)
7:00 a.m. Registration opens with light refreshments in Trade Talk area
7:45 Presentation of Colors, Pledge of Allegiance, Opening comments Special Thanks to the Combined Springfield VFW Color Guard Team
8:00 Conflict and Leadership -- Cheryl B. Mitchell
9:15 Break with Trade Talk Exhibitors/Silent Auction Opens,br> 9:30 Farmland Values and the Farm Economy in the 7th District -- David Oppedahl
10:30 The Sun Is Still Shining on Solar in Illinois -- Colleen Callahan
11:30 Member Recognition Luncheon/Business Meeting
1:00 p.m. Visit with Trade Talk Exhibitors/Silent Auction
1:15 And Now for a Look at Our Weather -- Greg Soulje
2:15 Let’s Go Surfing Now.....Riding the Waves of Commodity Prices -- Naomi Bloom
3:15 Ice Cream Social
3:30 Silent Auction Ends
3:30 Agro-Terrorism in Illinois -- How Real is the Risk? -- FBI Special Agent Rick Box
4:30 Live Memorial Scholarship Auction - Cash bar, food provided
5:15 Trade Talk ends, $250 Booth Raffle Drawing -- Must be present to win.
Hotel
President Abraham Lincoln Hotel
701 W Adams Street
Springfield, IL 62701
Room rate: $125
Cut off date: January 13, 2026
Booking code: FarmManagers/RuralAprpaisers
Phone: 217-544-8800
Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/ilfarmmanagersruralappraisers/