
All About ADUs
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Now a 4-hour webinar series at a reduced rate!
Join us for two 2-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.
Promote your new ADU expertise and become an 'ADU Specialist'!
Earn the 'ADU Specialist' designation and display your ADU credentials to the market. Join the network of over 250 accredited professionals across 13 states who have leveraged the designation to add valuable credibility to their business and tapped into this growing market with the backing of an organization that has trained and accredited thousands of professionals across the country on sustainable building practices.
You must pass an exam and be a green designated professional in order to earn the 'ADU Specialist' accreditation (learn more). 'ADU Specialist' is an optional designation and it is not required to attend the 'All About ADUs' course.
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, Oct 21 & 23, 2020
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Live Webinar
Intended for audiences in Portland, OR
CEs & Cost
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Continuing Education
OR Real Estate Agency: 4 CEs
CCB: 4 CEs
AIA LU/HSW: 4 CEs
WA Dept. of Licensing (Real Estate): 4 CEs
OR Appraiser Certification and Licensure Board: 4 CEs
Earth Advantage Broker Renewal: 4 CEs
​Accredited Green Appraiser Renewal: 4 CEs
Course Fee
$65 per person | Regular Admission
$55 per person | Earth Advantage Professionals (EA Broker, AGA, SHP, EA Builder, EA Builder sales staff), Northwest EcoBuilding Guild Members, or Groups of 2 or more
Registration now 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 - learn more)
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? Please contact the EA Education Team at education@earthadvantage.org or (503) 968-7160 x60.
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Instructor(s)
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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.