Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations
Peter Christensen’s 7hr Live-Zoom CE Course
Wednesday & Thursday, April 29th & 30th, 2026
Session 1: Wednesday, April 29th
Session 2: Thursday, April 30th
10:00am-1:30pm Central Time Each Day
$169.95
COURSE PROVIDER INFORMATION
Education Provider: Appraiser eLearning LLC
Author/Instructor: Peter Christensen, Christensen Law Firm
STATE CE APPROVAL
*Approved for 7 HOURS of CONTINUING EDUCATION in the following states:
AL—Course #C03209
AK—20450
AZ—246
AR— AE064
CA—2510501079
CO—2824
CT—DENIED/NOT ACCEPTING AT THIS TIME
DE—REA-AC-022025-107268
DC—APPROVED
FL—PENDING
GA—78237
HI—25-004
ID—1524759
IL—575.010780
IN—47
IA—Accepts
KS—610.C25.N
KY—APPROVED
LA—A0065
ME—120C019
MD—APPROVED
MA—1360058
MI—20 – 1278769
MN—1040490
MS—#50648
MO—29
MT—Accepts
NE—DENIED/NOT ACCEPTING AT THIS TIME
NV—CE.0009905-A
NH—APPROVED
NJ—2025-203
NM—APPROVED
NY—A5902-07
NC—4749
ND—Accepts
OH—Q04502603A 25
OK—746
OR—APEL-C-0125-0091
PA—AA0006144097
RI—REA.0002334-CE
SC—CE2262
SD—SD 1712 CE
TN—2886
TX—DUAL CE- TREC-#51711 & TALCB- #51853
UT— AC250112
VT— CA-273764
VA—APPROVED
WA—A25003574
WV—APPROVED
*WI—ACCEPTS
WY—APPROVED
*NOTES:
*States with an asterisk will accept CE which is approved in the state where it is being taught.
*THIS CLASS IS APPROVED FOR 7 HOURS of APPRAISER COURSE ONLY.
*THIS CLASS IS NOT APPROVED FOR QUALIFYING EDUCATION.
Course Description
Fulfills the 2026 AQB Requirement
This essential 7-hour course is designed to meet the Appraiser Qualifications Board’s (AQB) education requirement for Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations under the 2026 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria.
Through real-world case studies and recent investigations, this course delivers practical, relevant training that helps appraisers recognize and reduce bias in the development and reporting of appraisal assignments. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of fair housing laws, what constitutes discrimination, and how to protect both yourself and the public trust in your work.
Bias, whether explicit or implicit, can influence valuation outcomes and lead to legal exposure. This course gives you the tools to identify, reduce, and avoid bias in your practice. By completing this course, you’re not only complying with AQB education standards, you’re also strengthening the credibility, professionalism, and fairness of your appraisal work in an increasingly scrutinized market.
Class Reminders:
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Class starts promptly at 10:00 AM Central Time
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Doors open at 9:00 AM CT for Early Check-in (recommended).
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All students must join class no later than 9:30 AM CT on Day 1 so we can take attendance and verify your identity.
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Please make time to join early if you need extra assistance.
*KNOW YOUR TIME ZONE: We’re on CENTRAL TIME, and class starts at 10 AM CT each day!
For Pacific Timers, Class is from 8:00 am – 11:30 am PT(doors open at 7:00 am).
For Mountain Timers, Class is from 9:00 am -12:30 pm MT (doors open at 8:00 am).
For Central Timers, Class is from 10:00 am-1:30 pm CT (doors open at 9:00 am).
For Eastern Timers, Class is from 11:00 am-2:30 pm ET (doors open at 10:00 am).
System Requirements:
- This class is offered via Zoom meeting. Computer Audio, Video and a reliable internet connection are required.
- If you’re new to zoom, we recommend testing your computer video and audio prior to class day by opening a practice meeting on https://zoom.us/test.
CE/Attendance Requirements:
- The class is offered via Zoom Meetings. Computer audio/video, reliable internet connection, and 100% attendance are required for CE credit. We must be able to see and hear your camera, and you are not allowed to be driving or riding in a car during class. These are state requirements for CE.
Refund/Cancellation Policy:
- Refund requests must be made at least 24 hours prior to the start of class. Cancellation must be in writing. No refunds will be given within 24 hours of class start.
If you register within 24 hours of Class Start, you will only be eligible for a transfer. This transfer credit expires 30 days after the original class date. After this 30-day period, we are unable to issue a transfer, and you will forfeit the class cost.
Everything you need to know about our live virtual class offerings via Zoom
How do I register?
- Add any live-zoom course(s) to your cart and proceed to checkout.
- IMPORTANT: Be sure to provide the correct state and license number information during checkout, as this will be automatically pulled into our system for your completion certificate and reporting to your state.
- Once purchased, you’ll be automatically registered for the Zoom class meeting and you will receive a receipt via email.
What happens once I purchase?
- You will receive a confirmation email with your JOIN MEETING link (save this! This is the link you will click to join the zoom class meeting on Class Day.)
- If this is your first purchase with us, you will also receive an email with your Student Login Credentials, which give you access to your Student Account; Your student account is where you will access any online courses or completion certificates.
- If your Zoom Class comes with Course materials, they will be made available in your student account and also emailed to you in reminder emails (see “What to expect on class day.” below)
- If you don’t see your confirmation email (and you’ve checked your spam folder), just email us (we make typos too, and we’re happy to help).
- We highly recommend you download zoom for an even better in-class experience.
- You’ll receive reminder emails the day before and the morning of class. (NOTE: If you register within 24 hours of class start time, you might not receive reminder emails.)
- Be sure to click the Zoom meeting link and join the meeting 30 minutes before class start time, so we can get you checked in.
What do I need prior to class?
- Check your time zone! All classes are listed in CENTRAL TIME, so adjust your calendar accordingly. Our reminder emails the day before and the morning of class will list the correct times for all time zones, for reference.
- Download any course materials. You can find all appropriate documents for your course under “My Courses” in your student account.
- If you are taking a USPAP update course, have the current USPAP publication on hand.
- It is required that you keep your camera on for the duration of the class. Be sure to have a device with a working webcam, audio, and microphone, as well as good internet access.
Use the Zoom meeting link to join the class 30 minutes before class start time, so we can get you checked in.
Where is my link to join class?
- You should have received a confirmation email immediately after purchase, as well as reminder emails the day before and the morning of class. Your Zoom link to join class can be found in any of those emails.
- Be sure to check your spam folder if it is not in your inbox.
What should I expect on class day?
- Remember to use the Zoom meeting link to join class at least 30 minutes before the official start time, so we can get you checked in.
- Zoom Confirmation Emails (how you join the class): We will resend everyone’s Zoom confirmation emails 1 hour prior to class start
- Class Reminder emails with handouts (if any) and reminders: We send reminder emails on the day before and the day of class (unless class falls on a Monday or Friday; we don’t work weekends)
- Reminder emails will include: Any class handouts (if applicable), important expectations and requirements; REMINDERS ABOUT KNOWING YOUR TIME ZONE (we’re on Central Time); and student support / instructor contact information.
- Remember: you must be present with your camera on 100% of the class time. (This is a state requirement, not ours. We cannot make exceptions.)
What is your refund/cancellation Policy if I have to miss the class?
- Refunds require a 24-hour written notice.
- BUT if you miss class and forget to notify us, no worries! Just reach out to our team, and we’re happy to transfer you to a later class.
- We can only provide one transfer, so if you miss the second class, you will not have the option for a transfer and will forfeit the purchase cost.
What’s required for CE credit?
- You must be present with your camera on for the duration of class. (This is a state requirement, not ours. We cannot make exceptions.)
- You must be visible and prepared to answer instructor questions (please do not drive, work on other tasks, walk your dog, or anything else that might be distracting to the class).
- If you have an emergency or are otherwise prevented from being present and visible on camera, please contact one of the class moderators.
What features should I be aware of on the Zoom platform?
- Chat Feature
- Raise Hand Feature (alt + Y is the keyboard shortcut, or click the Reactions button)
- Mute/Unmute & Stop Video (you should only turn cameras off when on breaks)
- In addition to the live instructor, we’ll have a team member available to help everything run smoothly during class.
What happens after class ends?
- Ben Maxwell, our Education Director, will email a Course Evaluation link to all students immediately after class.
- Once you complete the evaluation, you’ll receive an emailed certificate from our LMS. Please keep in mind that failure to complete this survey will delay your certificate (it is REQUIRED).
- If you have any issues with the automated certificate, just reply to Ben’s Course Evaluation email and request a PDF copy.
- If you’re in a state that requires the provider to report on your behalf, we will report your CE after class. Please give us 24 hours to do so. (States in which we report on your behalf include: FL, GA, IL, NC, NV, OH, SC, TX, and UT.)
- If you have any questions, the instructor and class moderator will stick around for a few minutes after class ends.
How can I reach out if I still have questions?
- Feel free to reach out to our team Monday – Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST. Call us at (615) 965-5705 or email us at support@appraiserelearning.com | support@agentelearning.com
Course Author
Peter Christensen
Peter is the principal attorney of the Christensen Law Firm (www.valuationlegal.com). His legal work is focused on matters concerning valuation (real property, personal property and business) and related services. The clients he serves are valuation firms and professionals; technology and appraisal management companies; and also individual and commercial parties who use or rely on valuation services.
Peter’s book, Risk Management for Real Estate Appraisers and Appraisal Firms, was published by the Appraisal Institute in August 2019. He has also published more than 50 articles relating to appraisal legal issues, many appearing in the Appraisal Institute’s Valuation magazine, and has presented hundreds of seminars to appraisers and appraisal/valuation firms.
