Getting your Virginia real estate license might seem daunting, but we’re here to guide you through the process.
Read on to learn about the 6 steps you’ll need to complete before starting your career in Virginia real estate. To learn about how much it costs to get your real estate license, visit our Virginia Pre-Licensing pricing page.
To start, you must:
Be at least 18 years of age
Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Successfully complete 60 clock-hours of approved Pre-Licensing salesperson courses. Learn more about your package options here.
If you have a current license in another jurisdiction and are seeking licensure in Virginia, please see our Virginia Real Estate Commission information page and also visit the Virginia Real Estate Board website for your specific education and examination requirements.
After you complete all the course materials, there is a course final exam. The minimum passing score is 75%.
You must take each final in the presence of a proctor, so you'll need to schedule an appointment with a proctor in advance. Find out more about our online proctoring here.
PSI administers the Virginia real estate license exam. This 120 question test is comprised of 2 portions, covering both state portion and national requirements in 150 minutes of allotted time.
You will have 105 minutes for 80 national questions and 45 minutes for 40 state questions. For more information, see the PSI candidate information bulletin.
Do you need help passing your Virginia real estate exam? The CE Shop also offers comprehensive Exam Prep tailored to Virginia. If you have any additional questions, visit our Virginia real estate exam frequently asked questions page.
If you live in Virginia, you must have your fingerprints taken at a PSI testing location in Virginia. If you live outside Virginia, you are still highly encouraged to get your fingerprints taken at a Virginia PSI testing location. A complete application must then be on file with the board within 45 days, or fingerprints will need to be taken again for an additional fee.
After passing your licensing exam, you must become associated with a current and active sponsoring broker. This broker will be a career and education mentor providing you with an inside view into the day-to-day operations of a real estate agent.
Here are some questions to consider when searching for the right broker:
What is their reputation, both locally and nationally?
What kind of real estate agents are they looking for?
Are they technologically advanced and up-to-date with the latest systems?
How do they support their agents with education and training?
What kind of commission structure do they offer?
Do they offer benefits?
Do they provide their agents with leads and marketing material?
Is there room to grow with the brokerage?
Once all the licensing requirements have been met and you’ve successfully passed the Virginia real estate salesperson licensing exam, you must complete and mail your completed application package.
There is a $210 application fee when you submit.
