Avoiding Bias: Building a Bias Defense - An Examination of Available Guidance & Requirements for FL Appraisers

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Notes

Please note this class is only approved for Florida and Appraisal Institute continuing education credit for 4 Hours

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations/Refunds:  Requests for cancellations must be received in writing at the chapter office.  Confirmed students should not assume that cancellation has been granted until a confirmation has been received.  Direct your email requests to:  Lauren@eflai.org

Cancellation Policy:

• Up To 15 days prior to program start date, $0.00 cancellation fee
• 7 - 14 days prior to program start date, $10.00 cancellation fee
• Less than 7 days prior to program start date, forfeit of payment

Additional Information

Class Schedule:

Login and Roll Call:  12:30 – 1:00 PM

Class Instruction:  1:00 – 5:00 PM

Allegations of appraiser bias surfaced in recent history. In Florida, these allegations were published by Florida media outlets and cited by Florida political figures and advocacy groups. One of the initial and most widely reported allegations of illegal discrimination against a Florida residential appraiser was initiated by the Horton family in August of 2020. The Horton’s are a mixed-race couple, who own and live in a home in Jacksonville, Florida.

 This offering will review the most notable accusations by the Horton’s against the appraiser, appraisal report, and appraisal process, which are similar to allegations of illegal discrimination by other homeowners in many other states across the U.S. Further, we will review suggestions available to all and specifically Florida appraisers that can be implemented in one’s current work to help minimize or alleviate such allegations. Warning: This is a controversial subject. 

Disclaimer Information

State CE Credit:  This is a live stream/synchronous class and is only approved for Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board and Appraisal Institute continuing education credit.  For other states, you should determine current education approval and requirements.

Continuing Education Credit:

Appraisal Institute: 20 points

Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board:  4-Hours Livestream

Attendance Requirements:
•    Attendance will be monitored throughout the class.
•    Students are required to hold up photo ID at roll call, if requested.
•    Students are required to be visible on the virtual platform during the entire class – 100% attendance policy applies.
•    Instructors will direct questions to each student. 

National Disclaimer

This Educational Program was developed and organized by the Appraisal Institute Chapter offering the Program with the intent of addressing topic(s) of current local interest solely for educational and informational purposes. The Appraisal Institute national organization was not involved in developing or organizing the Program.

The content of this Program, including but not limited to any written materials and presenter comments, does not represent the viewpoint of the Appraisal Institute (defined as including but not limited to, the national organization, its Regions, Chapters, members, candidates, affiliates and staff) unless formally adopted by the national Board of Directors. Further, the Appraisal Institute has not peer-reviewed or approved the content of the Program and does not warrant the accuracy or timeliness of the content of the Program. The content of the Program is subject to court decisions and local, state and federal laws and regulations and any such revisions of such laws and regulations.

This Program is presented with the understanding that the Appraisal Institute is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting or other professional advice or services. Nothing in the Program is to be construed as the offering of such advice or services. If expert advice or services are required, attendees and readers are responsible for obtaining such advice or services from appropriate professionals.