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Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations (R)

$199
This product includes:
Elective Hours: 8 State Specific: 0 Total Hours: 8
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State Requirements

This 8-hour AQB CAP approved course meets the Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations Outline from the Real Property Qualification Criteria for Qualifying Education when earning or upgrading a credential after January 1, 2026.

This eight-hour qualifying education course for aspiring appraisal professionals provides a thorough introduction to valuation bias and its significance in the real estate industry. You’ll examine the historical and contemporary factors that contribute to bias, explore key federal fair housing laws and regulations, and develop strategies to identify and avoid bias in property valuation. By understanding these critical concepts, you’ll gain insight into how ethical and unbiased appraisals contribute to fairness and equity in the housing market.

Through detailed case studies, engaging inquiries, and practical applications, this course lays the groundwork for aligning your future practice with professional standards and legal requirements. Whether you’re preparing for certification or building a strong foundation for your appraisal career, this course will help you develop the knowledge and skills essential for success in the field.

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State Requirements For Massachusetts

Massachusetts State Requirement Details for Real Estate Appraiser Trainee Qualifying Education

Hours Required by the State: 87 hours

  • 30-hour Basic Appraisal Principles
  • 30-hour Basic Appraisal Procedures
  • 15-Hour National USPAP Course
  • 8-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course*
  • 4-hour Supervisory Appraiser/Trainee Appraiser Course

*Beginning January 1, 2026, an 8-Hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course will be required for Qualifying Education when earning or upgrading a credential.

 

The CE Shop’s Offering: 87 Hours

  • 30-hour Basic Appraisal Principles
  • 30-hour Basic Appraisal Procedures
  • 15-Hour National USPAP Course
  • 8-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course
  • 4-hour Supervisory Appraiser/Trainee Appraiser Course

Reporting: The state does not require schools to report course completions.

Expiration Date of Course: The CE Shop’s Qualifying courses expire 180 days after the date of purchase. 

Certificates: Once The CE Shop has received the signed affidavit, your certificate of course completion will become available to download. The CE Shop will provide students with an electronic certificate of completion, upon completion of the course. Certificates will remain in your account for a minimum of five years, should you need additional copies. Please refer to your license application to determine if you need to submit your certificate of completion with your license request. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time. Please note that the date of your certificate of completion will reflect this.

Proctored Final Exam: The state requires your final exam to be proctored.  You’ll need to schedule an appointment with an online proctor in advance. You can find full details of the proctoring process here. Upon passing the final course exam you will be asked to sign an affidavit verifying your identity as the student who completed the course and the final course exam.

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Division of Professional Licensure -  Board of Registration of Real Estate Appraisers

Street Address: One Federal Street, Suite 600 Boston, MA 02110-2012

Telephone: 617.701.8671

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