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Virginia Post-Licensing: Contract Writing

$65
This product includes:
LICENSE RENEWAL PERIOD: 1 YEARS Elective Hours: 0 Mandatory Hours: 6 Total Hours: 6
Description
State Requirements

Real estate is driven by contracts. From listing agreements to buyer/broker agreements to leasing contracts to escrows, contracts are the legally binding glue that holds the industry together.

The six-hour Virginia Post-Licensing: Contract Writing course is designed to provide a detailed look at how to successfully work with common real estate contracts and purchase agreements. You'll learn how avoid possible litigation by appropriate contract completion.

In Virginia, new salespersons must complete eight post-licensing courses on state-approved topics, adding up to 30 hours of education. Virginia Post-Licensing: Contract Writing is one of eight courses offered by The CE Shop to fulfill the state's post-licensing requirements.

Course highlights include:

  • Defining characteristics of a legally binding and valid contract.
  • Central elements of common real estate agreements.
  • Contingencies, addenda, and disclosures
  • Tips for writing clear purchase agreements
  • Required dsclosures 
  • Activities and scenarios to reinforce key concepts

Package Content:

State Requirements For Virginia

Virginia State Requirement Details for Real Estate Salesperson Post-Licensing Education

Hours Required by the State: 30 hours

  • 2 hours in Fair Housing, ADA and Civil Rights
  • 6 hours in Real Estate Law and Regulations
  • 3 hours in Ethics and Standards of Conduct
  • 2 hours in Current Industry Issues and Trends
  • 3 hours in Agency Law
  • 6 hours in Contract Writing
  • 3 hours in Risk Management
  • 3 hours in Escrow Requirements
  • 2 hours in Real Estate-Related Finance

Note: The Code of Virginia requires all active new salesperson licensees to complete a Board-approved 30-hour post-license education (PLE) curriculum within one year from the last day of the month in which the license was issued in order to remain on active status. Failure to complete these 30 hours of PLE within the one year will result in automatic placement of your license on inactive status. New salespersons must complete the 30-hour Post-License Education requirement. They do not need to complete the 16-hour Continuing Education curriculum required of other salespersons.

The CE Shop's Offering: 30 hours

  • 2 hours in Fair Housing, ADA and Civil Rights
  • 6 hours in Real Estate Law and Regulations
  • 3 hours in Ethics and Standards of Conduct
  • 2 hours in Current Industry Issues and Trends
  • 3 hours in Agency Law
  • 6 hours in Contract Writing
  • 3 hours in Risk Management
  • 3 hours in Escrow Requirements
  • 2 hours in Real Estate-Related Finance

Reporting: The state requires course completions to be reported to the state. We will report your course to the state upon completion.

Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary by course. Each individual course will have an expiration date listed in your account. See Terms & Conditions for more details.

Certificates: Immediately upon course completions, The CE Shop will provide students with an electronic copy of the course certificate of completion. Certificates will remain in your account for a minimum of five years, should you need additional copies at a later time. Please refer to your application to determine if you need to submit your certificate(s) of completion. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time. Please note that the date on your certificate of completion will reflect this.

Seat Time: It is required that all students spend a minimum amount of seat time engaged in the course content. Our online course delivery system manages this requirement for you.

License Renewal Process: The process to renew in this state can be found here. 

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Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation Real Estate Board

Street Address: 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, Virginia 23233-1485

Mailing Address: 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, Virginia 23233-1485

Telephone: (804) 367-8526 

Email: reboard@dpor.virginia.gov

Virginia Real Estate Board

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