Mandatory valuation bias & fair housing training is now required for all appraisers as of January 1, 2026. Quick breakdown of the AQB’s 7-hour CE requirement (4-hour refreshers after), plus the recent scrutiny and mixed outcomes driving it. Most appraisers deliver fair, data-driven valuations daily—this reinforces transparency and trust.
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