1. WHAT IS AN ADU?

    2. WHY MASSACHUSETTS CHANGED THE LAW

    3. THE AFFORDABLE HOMES ACT

    4. EFFECTIVE DATE

    5. WHAT DOES “PROTECTED USE” MEAN?

    6. BY RIGHT DOES NOT MEAN “NO PERMITS”

    7. THE 900-SQUARE-FOOT RULE

    8. CLASS EXERCISE: SIZE

    9. SECOND SIZE EXAMPLE

    10. WHERE CAN AN ADU BE LOCATED?

    11. OWNER OCCUPANCY

    12. PARKING

    13. SHORT-TERM RENTALS

    14. LOCAL CONTROL STILL EXISTS

    15. THE REASONABLENESS TEST Ask

    16. TITLE 5 & SEPTIC

    17. UTILITIES

    18. REAL ESTATE AGENT'S ROLE

    19. LISTING A PROPERTY WITH AN ADU

    20. BUYER REPRESENTATION

    21. ADUs & PROPERTY VALUE

    22. HOW DO WE PRICE AN ADU?

    23. ADU RENTALS

    24. FAIR HOUSING

    25. CASE STUDY

    26. CASE STUDY-2

    27. CASE STUDY-3

    28. COMMON REALTOR® MISTAKES

    29. FINAL REALTOR® ADU CHECKLIST

    30. KNOWLEDGE CHECK

    31. KEY TAKEAWAYS

    32. COURSE CONCLUSION

    33. ADU GUIDEBOOK--City by City

Accessory Dwelling Units

  • $25.00

What You'll Learn in This Course

  • MASSACHUSETTS ADU REQUIREMENTS

    Understand the key rules and requirements affecting Accessory Dwelling Units in Massachusetts and what real estate professionals should know.

  • PROPERTY VALUE & MARKETABILITY

    Explore how an ADU may affect property value, marketability, rental potential, and the way buyers and sellers evaluate a property.

  • TRANSACTIONS & BEST PRACTICES

    Learn important considerations when listing, marketing, showing, and discussing properties with existing or potential ADUs.

Expand Your Knowledge of Massachusetts ADUs

Stay informed about Accessory Dwelling Units and their growing role in Massachusetts real estate. Complete this 2-hour continuing education course online at your convenience.