All About ADUs

| August 1, 2024, 9 AM - 1 PM, Live Webinar, Scroll Down to Register |


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

Overview

Length: 4 Hours

Join us for this class intended for real estate and building industry professionals looking to increase their knowledge about ADU development in the Bay Area.

This half-day course is intended to help real estate and building professionals understand the basic planning and building regulations for ADU development in the Bay Area. Participants will gain critical information to help them to respond to increasing client demand for properties with ADU potential, as well as the opportunity to earn the 'ADU Specialist' professional accreditation. 

Increasing rates of prospective home buyers and homeowners are interested in building an ADU on their property. Professionals on the cutting edge of this emerging development trend can better serve their homeowner/developer clients by understanding site eligibility, development process and costs, and the return on investment of ADUs.

Recommended Audience

Appraisers / Architects / Builders / Contractors / Consultants / Developers / Program Representatives / Real Estate Professionals / Remodelers
 


Continuing Education

CCB: 4 CEs
AIA LU/HSW: 4 CEs
Earth Advantage Broker Renewal: 4 CEs
Accredited Green Appraiser: 4 CEs
 


Trainers


Carrie Shores-Diller | Inspired ADUs | View Bio

Learning Objectives

  • 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).
  • 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 Bay area.
  • Get answers to your ADU-specific questions.

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.

      

Cost

Registrants get 50% off admission to the Peninsula ADU Tour + Downtown Redwood City ADU Info Hub presented by Inspired ADUs.


$60

Current ADU Specialists
 


$70

Groups of 2 or more
 


$80

Earth Advantage Designated Professionals, Earth Advantage Builder Clients or Northwest EcoBuilding Guild Members
 

$90

General Admission
 

Optional ADU Specialist Exam:

Register separately for the ADU Specialist Exam here


Questions? Contact us below or call (503) 968-7160.

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