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Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations 4h

$105

This product includes:

LICENSE RENEWAL PERIOD: 2 YEARS Elective Hours: 4 State Specific: 0 Total Hours: 4

Description

State Requirements

This AQB CAP approved course meets the Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations Outline from the Real Property Qualification Criteria.

This four-hour continuing education course, Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations, focuses on valuation bias and the fair housing laws and regulations that intersect with real estate appraisal practice. Designed for appraisal professionals, the course centers on how bias can influence property valuation and how legal and regulatory frameworks shape expectations for fair and consistent appraisal outcomes.

You will examine valuation bias in depth, including disparate treatment, disparate impact, and explicit, implicit, and structural bias as they relate to appraisal methodology and professional judgment. The course emphasizes real-world case studies, allowing you to analyze how valuation bias has been identified, challenged, and addressed through litigation and enforcement actions, and to connect those outcomes directly to appraisal practice.

To support this analysis, the course also reviews the historical and legal foundations of real estate bias, including the role of government agencies, key legislation, and court decisions that continue to influence housing markets and valuation patterns. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on recognizing bias risks, evaluating appraisal decisions through a fair housing lens, and reinforcing practices that align with ethical standards and regulatory obligations.

By engaging with valuation-focused scenarios and case studies, you will deepen your understanding of how fair housing principles apply to appraisal work and how bias-aware approaches support consistency and equity in valuation practice.

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State Requirements For Pennsylvania

Pennsulvania State Requirement Details for Appraiser Continuing Education

Renewal Date: 6/30 every odd-numbered year

Hours Required by the State: 28 hours

7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course or equivalent
7-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course or 4-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course (see explanation below)
2 hours of PA Act, Rules and Policies of the Board
additional approved continuing education hours (see explanation below)

Beginning January 1, 2026, a Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course will be required for Continuing Education. Pennsylvania appraisers will need to complete the 7-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations Course prior to the biennial renewal period ending on 6/30/2027. If a certified real estate appraiser or licensed appraiser trainee has completed an 8-Hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations Course as part of their qualifying education, the 7-hour course length requirement is satisfied. Every renewal cycle after the 7-hour course requirement has been completed, the certified appraiser or licensed appraiser trainee must complete a Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations Course that is at least 4 hours in length.

Please note: If a certified appraiser satisfies the 7-Hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations Course requirement prior to the biennial renewal period ending on 6/30/2025, the appraiser will be required to complete the 4-hour course prior to the biennial renewal period ending on 6/30/2027 and for each biennial renewal cycle thereafter.

The CE Shop’s Offering: 28 hours

7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course / 7-Hour Equivalent USPAP Course
7-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course / 4-hour Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations course
2 hours of PA Act, Rules and Policies of the Board
additional approved continuing education hours

Reporting: The state does not require schools to report 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 appraisal 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 renewal application to determine if you need to submit your certificate(s) of completion with your renewal. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time. Please note that the date on your certificate of completion will reflect this.

License Renewal Process: The process to renew in this state is to log in to the licensing system online and follow the prompts to renew. Instructions for this process may be found here.

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