Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations
Includes a Live Web Event on 10/18/2025 at 9:00 AM (EDT)
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- Non-Member - $249
- Member - $199
*IMPORTANT NOTE*
If interested in attending onsite in Puerto Rico, please do NOT book any travel arrangements until the class is officially confirmed.
Class Date/Time
Saturday, October 18, 2025
9:00am-5:00pm Atlantic Standard Time*
*Start/end time subject to change
Partial credit will not be awarded for this offering. Students must participate in the live session virtually or in-person to complete the course and receive full credit. The virtual session will not be recorded and/or made available after class.
Registration Includes
Virtual Attendees
- Access to virtual zoom sessions will be accessible via education dashboard (login required)
- Electronic student materials*
In-person Attendees
- AM and PM beverage breaks (on course days)
- Electrical outlet for laptops/electronic devices
- Electronic student materials*
*All course materials included with your registration are PDF Download Only items made available to students prior to the start of the class and are not for resale or distribution. All downloadable materials are accessible via your education dashboard (login required). Once eMaterials have been posted for download, the class is no longer refundable.
Class Format - Hybrid Offering!
ASA is offering the opportunity for students to attend this class in person or live via the internet as a remote participant. Virtual students share the same educational experience as the students in the classroom and can participate live just as if they were attending physically. If you plan to attend in-person, please do not purchase non-refundable airline tickets until you receive your official course confirmation from ASA. Also, be sure to review the Hybrid FAQ's before registering.
Continuing Education (CE) Credit
Class provides 7 CE hours.
Course Description
This 7-hour course provides a comprehensive understanding of bias in both historical and modern real property practices. You will gain knowledge of federal fair housing and antidiscrimination laws and legal concepts like disparate treatment and disparate impact. This course also explores various forms of bias and equips appraisers with best practices for identifying and mitigating bias in the valuation process.
Course Objectives
- Provide a comprehensive understanding of real estate bias in historical and contemporary contexts
- Explore the historical role of the key players in real estate
- Examine the economic consequences of property disparities for protected classes
- Understand federal fair housing and antidiscrimination laws
- Understand the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the Fair Housing Act, and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act
- Understand the legal concepts of disparate treatment and disparate impact
- Examine the different forms of bias
- Explore best practices for identifying and mitigating bias
ASA has applied for approval in the following states. If you're licensed in a state that is not listed and would like to attend the class, please email education@appraisers.org.
| State | Approval Status | Expiration Date |
| AQB | Pending | |
| AZ* | Pending | |
| CA | Pending | |
| DE* | Pending | |
| GA | Pending | |
| IA* | Pending | |
| IL | Pending | |
| IN* | Pending | |
| MD* | Pending | |
| ME* | Pending | |
| NJ | Pending | |
| OK | Pending | |
| OR | Pending | |
| PA | Pending | |
| PR | Pending | |
| TN | Pending | |
| TX | Pending | |
| VA* | Pending | |
| WA | Pending | |
| WI* | Pending |
*Automatically accepts AQB-approved courses
eMaterials
All course materials included with you registration are PDF Download Only items made available to students prior to the start of the class and are not for resale or distribution. All downloadable materials are accessible via your education dashboard (login required). Once eMaterials have been posted for download, the class is no longer refundable.
Accessing eMaterials
eMaterials are provided electronically in PDF format and posted to the class within the education dashboard for all registrants to securely access prior to the start of class. Attendees should come to the class prepared with an electronic or printed copy of all eMaterials to use as a refence during class. PDF course materials are presented in color, are bookmarked, and comment enabled. When opting to print downloadable materials, it is recommended that settings be adjusted to print in black and white (or grayscale) and consider printing double-sided on recycled paper.
Lisa Meinczinger, ASA
Owner
Advance Appraiser Service
Lisa Meinczinger is a highly experienced residential appraiser with over 27 years of expertise in researching, analyzing, and reporting market data across urban, suburban, and rural real estate markets. She is the owner of Advance Appraiser Service, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she has provided comprehensive appraisal services since 2011. Her scope of work includes traditional appraisals, appraisal and forensic reviews, hybrid and desktop products, and relocation assignments. She specializes in complex residential properties, litigation support, and high-performance (green/energy-efficient) homes. She is FHA-approved and has supplemental commercial experience under mentorship.
She holds multiple prestigious professional designations, including the SRA and AI-RRS from the Appraisal Institute, the ASA from the American Society of Appraisers, and the CRP from Worldwide ERC. She also holds the CDEI designation from the International Distance Education Certification Center and the RAA and GREEN designations from the National Association of Realtors. She maintains her credentials through regular renewals and continuing education.
An active leader in the appraisal profession, she serves as the Vice Chair of the Appraisal Institute’s National Board of Directors (2025–2027) and Vice President of the Hoosier State Chapter. She previously served as Trustee for the Appraisal Institute Insurance Trust, Region V Education Liaison, and as a board member in both Indiana and Ohio chapters. She has been deeply involved in the Leadership Development and Advisory Council (LDAC), including as a discussion leader, and chaired the Candidate Guidance Committee from 2020 to 2024. She is the 2024–2025 President of Relocation Appraisers and Consultants (RAC), having previously served as Vice President and Board Member. She also represents RAC on The Appraisal Foundation Advisory Council (TAFAC), where she is serving as Vice Chair in 2025 after holding the Secretary role in 2024.
Michael Orman, FASA, IFAS, IFAC
Appraisal Review Senior Manager
Arvest Bank
Mike Orman, FASA, IFAS, IFAC is the Appraisal Review Senior Manager for Arvest Bank. He is accountable for the oversight and direction of all appraisals, evaluations, and appraisal reviews performed either by bank staff and external vendors, in order to mitigate risk. Mike is responsible for the departmental budget, resource planning, and ensuring the appraisal department staff are trained and educated, in order to successfully complete internal evaluations and reviews. Prior to going to work for the bank, he was the owner of a regional multi-office real estate appraisal firm.
Mike holds currently holds Certified General Real Estate Appraisal Licenses in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi. His work experience includes various types of residential, commercial, review, appraisal assignments. He has served as an expert witness in numerous court proceedings and provided consulting and forensic review services for litigation support and the Tennessee Real Estate Appraiser Commission
Mike is a senior instructor for ASA, teaching USPAP, as well as residential and commercial courses throughout the country. He is also a past adjunct faculty member of both the University of Memphis Continuing Education Department and Southwest Tennessee Community College.
ASA's Education Foundation recognizes students who choose to invest their time in appraisal studies by providing assistance to students demonstrating a financial need. Please visit the Educational Foundation's webpage for more information and to download an application.
*IMPORTANT NOTE*
If interested in attending onsite in Puerto Rico, please do NOT book any travel arrangements until the class is officially confirmed.
Hotel
Sheraton Puerto Rico Resort & Casino
200 Convention Boulevard
San Juan, PR 00907
+1 787-993-3500
Consistently ranked among the top hotels in San Juan, the Sheraton Puerto Rico Resort & Casino is a contemporary urban retreat. Ideally located in the vibrant Convention District and just steps from Distrito T-Mobile, the resort is only 10 minutes from the international airport and five minutes from historic Old San Juan. Featuring newly renovated guestrooms, enjoy a stunning rooftop infinity pool overlooking San Juan Bay, diverse on-site dining, a full-service spa, an exciting 24/7 casino, and a convenient shuttle to Old San Juan and Escambrón Beach. With these exceptional amenities, the resort will offer an unforgettable stay for the 2025 ASA International Conference.
Special Group Rate:
$299 single/double, $30 amenity fee
Amenity fee includes:
- Daily credit of $30.00 on Food and beverage consumed in The Bay Pool Bar & Grille and Choices dinner experience
- Enhanced high speed internet access in guestrooms and public areas of the hotel
- Two (2) Complimentary bottles of water in guest rooms, replenished daily
- Complimentary shuttle to Escambron Beach and Old San Juan
- Daily Yoga, Aqua & Salsa Classes
Reservation Cutoff Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 (10:59pm EDT)
Reservations made after the cutoff date will be subject to availability and current room rate. To make hotel reservations online, visit the ASA dedicated hotel reservation site. To make reservations by phone, contact Marriott reservations at +1 866-932-8269 or the hotel directly at +1 787-993-3500. Be sure to mention the 2025 ASA International Conference to receive the group rate.
Parking
Self Parking: $20/day (rate as of March 2025)
Valet Parking: $28/day (rate as of March 2025)
Travel/Airport
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is located approximately 7 miles from the hotel.
Transportation
Uber
Minimum one-way charge is approximately $15. Service can be accessed via mobile app. Be sure to check pickup locations for your specific arrival terminal. Rates will vary based on traffic conditions.
Taxi
A cab ride costs approximately $19 from the airport to the hotel. Rates may vary based on traffic conditions.
Rental Car
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport offers on-site car rental and is serviced by most major car rental companies.
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