Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Primer

| Online course available on-demand |

National online training pathway towards becoming an 'ADU Specialist'.

Overview

Length: 3 Hours

Attend this training designed to help real estate and building industry professionals across the country gain an understanding of ADU development.

Increasing rates of prospective home buyers are interested in building an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit or what are also known as granny flats or mother-in-law apartments) on their property to provide income and housing flexibility. Industry professionals who are on the cutting edge of this emerging development trend can best serve their clients by understanding site eligibility, development process and costs, and the return on investment of ADUs.

The course is developed and delivered by ADU expert, Kol Peterson of Accessory Dwelling Strategies LLC and author of Backdoor Revolution- The Definitive Guide to ADU Development. Kol is based in Portland, Oregon, where the epicenter of this movement has taken place and ADUs have recently surpassed single-family home construction in the city.

Recommended Audience

Appraisers / Architects / Builders / Contractors / Code Officials / Consultants / Developers / Lenders / Real Estate Professionals / Remodelers

Continuing Education

OR Real Estate Agency: 3 CEs
AIA LU/HSW: 3 CEs
CCB: 3 CEs
Earth Advantage Broker Renewal: 3 CEs
Accred. Green Appraiser Renewal: 3 CEs

Trainers

Kol Peterson | Accessory Dwelling Strategies LLC | View Bio

Learning Objectives

Review the demographics of current and soon-to-be ADU owners and renters.
Understand what makes a property ADU-ready.
Gain lessons learned from Portland's ADU-championing policies.
Understand the ADU design, permitting, and building process (attached, detached, and garage conversion).
Analyze cost scenarios, valuation, financing, and revenue-generating options for ADUs.

Looking to be recognized as your community's ADU resource? Become an ADU Specialist!

Earn the nationally-recognized 'ADU Specialist' designation in order to display your ADU expertise to the market. Join the network of over 650 professionals across 20 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.

Participants must attend one of our qualified trainings and pass a designation exam. After passing the exam, Earth Advantage provides a registry listing, logo package, and marketing support for ADU Specialists to then promote their newly acquired designation via business cards, email signatures and website in order to differentiate themselves from other professionals.

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Cost

$100

General Admission