All About ADUs

| October 11, 2024, 9 AM - 1 PM, In-Person Class, Scroll down to Register |

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

Overview

Join us for this 4-hour class intended for real estate and building industry professionals looking to increase their knowledge about ADU development in Bend, OR.

This half-day course is intended to help real estate and building professionals understand the basic planning and building regulations for ADU development in Bend, OR. 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.

Date & Time

October 11, 2024 @ 9 AM - 1 PM, 2112 NE 4th St, Bend, OR 97701

Recommended Audience

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

Continuing Education

OR Real Estate Agency: 4 CEs
CCB: 4 CEs
AIA LU/HSW: 4 CEs
Earth Advantage Broker Renewal: 4 CEs
Accredited Green Appraiser: 4 CEs

Trainers

Kol Peterson | Accessory Dwelling Strategies LLC | View Bio

Now available for the Bend market in partnership with Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®

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 Bend, OR 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.

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Cost

Registration includes a free e-book written by our ADU course developer, Kol Peterson: Backdoor Revolution - The Definitive Guide to ADU Development.

$90

Current ADU Specialists

$100

Groups of 2 or more

$115

COAR Members, Earth Advantage Designated Professionals, Earth Advantage builder clients or Northwest EcoBuilding Guild Members.

$125

General Admission

Optional ADU Specialist Exam: $90

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

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