How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Virginia
60 hours of pre-licensing education, then the PSI exam. State fees come to $282, on top of a course starting at $149.
Requirements set by Virginia Real Estate Board (DPOR).
The steps, in order
- 1
Check you're eligible
Virginia requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
- 2
Complete 60 hours of pre-licensing education
Virginia Real Estate Board (DPOR) requires 60 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.
- 3
Pass the PSI licensing exam
Virginia uses PSI. The exam is 120 questions, split 80 national and 40 state. The exam fee is $60.
- 4
Submit fingerprints and a background check
Virginia charges $52 for fingerprinting and the background check.
- 5
Apply for your license
The application fee is $170, paid to Virginia Real Estate Board (DPOR).
- 6
Complete 30 hours of post-licensing
Virginia requires post-licensing education after you are licensed, on top of the pre-licensing hours.
- 7
Keep the license current
Virginia requires 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew.
Next steps
Virginia Real Estate License FAQ
How many hours of real estate school does Virginia require? ▾
Virginia Real Estate Board (DPOR) requires 60 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.
How much does a Virginia real estate license cost? ▾
Virginia charges $282 in state fees: $60 exam fee, $170 application fee, $52 fingerprinting. Your course is the other half of the cost and is priced by the school, not the state.
What are the requirements to get a real estate license in Virginia? ▾
You must be at least 18 and have: High school diploma or GED, complete 60 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the PSI licensing exam.
What is on the Virginia real estate exam? ▾
Virginia uses PSI. The exam is 120 questions: 80 on national real estate practice and 40 on Virginia law.