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Thursday, November 03, 2022
8:30 am

All About ADU's

Cascades East Realtors Office

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

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

Attend this training and become eligible to earn the nationally-recognized 'ADU Specialist' accreditation in order to display your ADU expertise to the market. 

Join the network of over 450 accredited professionals across 14 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. 

'All About ADUs' participants who would like to pursue the 'ADU Specialist' designation can learn more about the exam here and opt in when registering below for this class. 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. Note: 'ADU Specialist' is an optional designation and it is not required to attend the 'All About ADUs' course.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Understand what makes a property ADU-ready/eligible in Bend, OR
  • 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 State of Oregon
  • Get answers to your ADU-specific questions

Taught by: Kol Peterson, Owner of Accessory Dwelling Strategies LLC

$90 | Regular Admission
$80 | COAR members, Earth Advantage Accredited Professionals (Earth Advantage Brokers, Accredited Green Appraisers, Sustainable Homes Professionals, Zero Energy Professionals, EA Builders) or Northwest EcoBuilding Guild Members
$70 per person | Groups of 2 or more
$70 per person | ADU Specialists
(Normally $110 for in-person class)
10:00 am

Coffee with Redmond

Redmond City Hall

Meet with city and county with COAR

The Central Oregon Association of REALTORS® works closely with city and county staff throughout the region, including various community development departments (CDD). Following a pause during the pandemic, COAR is resuming these meetings throughout COAR’s jurisdiction. These meetings are open to all COAR members/area brokers and provide an opportunity for brokers to ask questions and receive an update from staff on local housing and development. Common agenda topics include new construction and land use applications, current and long-range planning projects, and buildable lands inventory.

If you are unable to attend in-person and would like a virtural attendance option, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..