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Understanding True Property Value: ADUs, Appraisals & Rent Control Impact

Is your property really worth what you think it is?

Join us for a powerful presentation featuring Stewart Heller and Hector Perez, Chief Appraisers with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, as they break down the real factors shaping apartment values in today’s market—especially in rent-controlled areas and properties with ADU potential.

This session will cover:

• ADU Construction & Valuation: Learn how Accessory Dwelling Units impact appraised value and long-term equity.
• Rent Control’s Hidden Cost: Understand the immediate loss in property value caused by local ordinances stricter than California’s state rent control law.
• Below-Market Rent Impact: See how under-market rents in state rent-controlled properties directly reduce property worth.
• How Banks & Buyers Evaluate Assets: Learn how lenders and investors assess negative cash flow and risk in rent-regulated buildings.
• Strategic Positioning Tips: Explore how to improve your property’s valuation and plan for stronger refinancing or resale outcomes.

Whether you’re evaluating an ADU project, preparing for an appraisal, or looking to protect your equity under rent control, this class offers critical insights you won’t get from online estimates or generic comps. 

New Hybrid Format: 

This class will be offered in a hybrid setting—join us in person for an exclusive, limited-seating experience at AACSC’s Education Center, or attend live via Zoom from the comfort of your home or office. Whether on-site or online, you’ll get full access to the presentation, and Q&A!