May 13, 2026
Data Analytics for Appraisers
The seminar will focus on the basics of data analysis. Material will focus on What is data analysis, acquiring data, basic cleaning of data, using charts and tools for visualization of data, and basic tools to turn data sets into information. Material will included step by step basics for the functions and methods presented. Examples will be focused around rural real estate and farm management case studies. Participants will complete the seminar with a basic understanding of data analysis, sources of quality public data and several techniques they can employ in practice. This is not a basic excel class and a understanding of basic excel is required.
Seminar hours: 8
Instructor: Ray Wagester, ARA
May 14, 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
Instructors: Jeff Berg, ARA
For questions about approvals, contact Deanna Ilk at dilk@asfmra.org or 303-692-1222
ASFMRA provides digital course materials. The exam will only be provided digitally.
Hotel Information
The Burley Inn
800 N Overland Ave
Burley, ID 83318
Room Rate: $124 + tax
Cut off date: May 8, 2026
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