All About ADUs

Gain Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) expertise and become an 'ADU Specialist'!

Overview
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Now a 3 hour webinar series at half the cost! (Normally a 4 hour in-person class)

Join us for two 1.5 hour webinars intended for professionals looking to increase their knowledge about Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) development in order to respond to increasing client demand for properties with ADU potential.

Increasing rates of prospective home buyers and homeowners are interested in building an ADU on their property, and professionals can be on the cutting edge of this emerging development trend to help homeowners/developers understand site eligibility, development process and costs, and the return on investment of ADUs. This course is intended to help real estate and building professionals understand the basic planning and building regulations for ADU development in Portland and provide some insight on ADU regulations in the broader Portland Metro area.

Promote your new ADU expertise and become an 'ADU Specialist'!

(This is an optional designation and it is not required in order to attend the All About ADUs course)
Earn the 'ADU Specialist' designation and display your ADU credentials to the market. You must be a green designated professional in order to satisfy the prerequisite to earn the 'ADU Specialist' accreditation. The prerequisite can be completed before or after you take/pass the ADU Specialist Exam, which is made available online after the 'All About ADUs' training. Currently approved green designation trainings include:

Learning Objectives
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  • Understand what makes a property ADU-ready/eligible
  • Learn what is involved in the process of getting approved to build an ADU
  • Analyze taxation, valuation and financing options for ADUs
  • Understand the ADU design, permitting, and building process (attached, detached, and garage conversion)
  • Gain access to resources to help your clients plan for their ADU (including a budget sample, contract types, development rebate programs, and more)
  • Gain insight on ADU regulations in the broader Portland Metro area
  • Get answers to your ADU-specific questions 

When & Where
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Wednesday & Friday, April 29 & May 1, 2020
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
(Optional Q&A may extend beyond 10:30 AM)

Live Webinar
Intended for audiences in Portland, OR
(Normally a 4 hour in-person class)

CEs & Cost
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Continuing Education
OR Real Estate Agency: 3 CEs
CCB: 3 CEs
AIA LU/HSW: 3 CEs
Earth Advantage Broker Renewal: 3 CEs
​Accredited Green Appraiser Renewal: 3 CEs

Course Fee 
$65 per person | Regular Admission
$60 per person | Earth Advantage Accredited Professionals (EA Brokers, AGAs, SHPs), EA Builders, EA Builder sales staff
$55 per person | Groups of 2 or more
Registration includes a free e-copy of Kol's book: Backdoor Revolution - The Definitive Guide to ADU Development 
(Normally $100 for 4 hour in-person class)

Accreditation Exam Fee (optional)
$25 | General Admission (Green Designation prerequisite)

Special Pricing for the EA Broker Course + ADU Exam
Take the online EA Broker course ($145) to satisfy the prerequisite & get the ADU exam free of charge! (Regularly $25)

Questions? Contact education@earthadvantage.org or (503) 968-7160 x25.

Audience
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Appraisers, Architects, Builders/Contractors, Real Estate Professionals

Instructor(s)
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Kol Peterson
Kol Peterson: Owner of Accessory Dwelling Strategies LLC
Kol is the owner of Accessory Dwelling Strategies LLC, a company dedicated to ADU related education, advocacy and consulting. Kol edits and manages and AccessoryDwellings.org and BuildinganADU.com, websites that address ADU policy issues, best practices, and feature an array of ADU projects. He also teaches ADU classes through Earth Advantage wherein brokers can earn an ADU Specialist Designation. Kol also runs Portland's city-wide ADU tour, and does ADU related teaching, speaking and consulting for a variety of audiences.

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