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Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations

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National: 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 Wisconsin

Wisconsin State Requirement Details for Licensed Appraisers

Core Hours Required by the State: 158 hours

Basic Appraisal Practices - 30 hours
Basic Appraisal Principles - 30 hours
15-Hour National USPAP Course or equivalent - 15 hours
Residential Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use — 15 hours
Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach — 15 hours
Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches — 30 hours
Residential Report Writing and Case Studies — 15 hours
8-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations 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.

Licensing Exam: The Wisconsin Real Estate Appraisers Board uses Partest Online as its testing agent. Registration for the state licensing exam is an entirely separate process from your course final exam. For instructions to register for your state licensing exam and further information, please click here.

The CE Shop’s Offering: 83 hours

Basic Appraisal Practices - 30 hours
Basic Appraisal Principles - 30 hours
15-Hour National USPAP Course/ 15-Hour Equivalent USPAP Course
8-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course*

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

Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary by course. Each individual course will have an expiration date listed in your account. See Terms & Conditions for more details.

Certificates: Immediately upon course completions, The CE Shop will provide students with an electronic copy of the course certificate of completion. Certificates will remain in your account for a minimum of five years, should you need additional copies at a later time. Please refer to your application to determine if you need to submit your certificate(s) of completion. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time. Please note that the date on 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 a 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.

Wisconsin Real Estate Appraisers Board

Street Address: 4822 Madison Yards Way, Madison, WI 53705

Telephone: (608) 266-2112

Wisconsin Real Estate Appraisers Board