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VIRGINIA BROKER PRE-LICENSING

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All our courses are approved by Virginia Real Estate Commission to meet the licensing requirements.

Virginia Real Estate Broker Course Packages

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180-Hr. VA Broker Pre-Licensing Package

Silver Package

  • Virginia Broker 45-Hour Real Estate Appraisal
  • Virginia Broker 45-Hour Real Estate Brokerage
  • Virginia Broker 45-Hour Real Estate Finance
  • Virginia Broker 45-Hour Real Estate Investment
  • Virginia Broker Exam Prep Edge

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VA Salesperson Real Estate Licensing Package

Here’s a glimpse of what you get with our Salesperson License Package

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One Virginia Approved Courses

Virginia Real Estate Commission requires one mandatory training course; 1) 180-Hr. Virginia Broker Real Estate License

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Multiple Training Delivery Methods

We understand the need for convenience, ease and flexibility. You can choose from any of the delivery method; In-person Classes, Virtual Classroom, Online Self-paced, and Online Interactive to fit your learning style.

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Passing Exam in the First Attempt

Fortune Academy has the highest pass rates in the state for last several decades. We assure passing your class and state exam in the first attempt or you get your money back - guaranteed.

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24/7 EXPERT CONNECT

You can connect with a Real Estate guru at any time to ask any question or seek help with your training program. We are available 24/7 via phone, email and chat to provide support for your career success.

Individual Real Estate Courses for VA Broker Pre-Licensing

All of the individual courses listed below are required by the Virginia Real Estate Commission to get a state compliant license. They can be purchased either separately or with the bundles listed above.

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Virginia Broker 45-Hour Real Estate Appraisal

This course provides 45 of the 180 total hours of instruction required to be eligible for a Virginia Real Estate Broker's...

Topics Covered Include:

  • This course provides 45 of the 180 total hours of instruction required to be eligible for a Virginia Real Estate Broker's license.
  • 45 Credit Hours
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Virginia Broker 45-Hour Real Estate Brokerage

This course provides 45 hours of instruction in real estate brokerage, required of all applicants for a broker’s license in Virginia....

Topics Covered Include:

  • This course provides 45 hours of instruction in real estate brokerage, required of all applicants for a broker’s license in Virginia. Applicants for a Broker License must complete a total of 180 hours of broker pre-licensing courses.
  • 45 Credit Hours
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Virginia Broker 45-Hour Real Estate Finance

This course provides 45 of the 180 total hours of instruction required to be eligible for a Virginia Real Estate Broker's...

Topics Covered Include:

  • This course provides 45 of the 180 total hours of instruction required to be eligible for a Virginia Real Estate Broker's license.
  • 45 Credit Hours
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Virginia Broker 45-Hour Real Estate Investment

This course provides 45 of the 180 total hours of instruction required to be eligible for a Virginia Real Estate Broker's...

Topics Covered Include:

  • This course provides 45 of the 180 total hours of instruction required to be eligible for a Virginia Real Estate Broker's license.
  • 45 Credit Hours
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State-of-the-art Delivery Methods

Our instructor-led classes provide complete support and equip you with the right information for your license acquisition.

In-Person Learning

The best education option for students who prefer a traditional, in-person learning format where instructors and students share a learning environment.

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Virtual Learning

Learn Real Estate at a comfortable pace, in an online environment where you can access learning materials and examinations.

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NEW: Online Interactive Learning

Complete quizzes, submit assignments and learn from tenured Real Estate experts in an integrative online classroom experience.

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Online Self-Paced Learning

View on-demand video lessons from virtual Real Estate instructors and receive 24/7 email support for help completing assignments.

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We are the pioneers of the real estate education space and fourth school in SC (SCREC School #004) We have been around since 1982 and have established ourselves as one of the pioneers in the Real Estate education space! 

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We succeed when you do! If you do not get the license in your first attempt, we will refund 100% of the payment you made because we are certain that all our students clear in the first attempt.

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Exceptionally High Pass Rates

Through commitment and expertise, we make sure you pass on the first attempt. We have had the highest pass rates for the last several years.

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The tenured and experienced instructors at Fortune Academy are committed to providing students with the best possible education and are dedicated to helping them succeed. They go above and beyond in their efforts to ensure that every student is well-prepared for a successful career after graduation from our school.

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Have questions regarding the VA real estate Salesperson course? We got you covered.

If you have a salesperson license and have been actively engaged in real estate full-time (average 40 hours per week) for 36 out of the last 48 months, you will be required to take 180 hours of education. Those hours include a 45-Hour Real Estate Appraisal course, a 45-hour Real Estate Brokerage course, a 45-Hour Real Estate Finance course, and a 45-Hour Real Estate Investment course. Applicants who have never held a license will first have to complete the 60-hour salesperson pre-licensing requirement and the 30 hours of post-licensing education and follow with the 180-hour broker requirement. Such applicants would need to also have been practicing for 36 out of the last 48 months before being able to apply for a broker license.

It takes at least 36 months of experience in real estate full-time (average 40 hours per week) as a licensed real estate salesperson before one can qualify to become a real estate broker in Virginia. In addition to the experience requirement, candidates must complete the applicable Pre-Licensing education requirement, and pass the real estate broker qualifying exam administered by PSI.

Yes, applicants for a broker license must pass the State portion of the examination, submit verification of experience (actively engaged in real estate full-time (average 40 hours per week) as a salesperson or broker for 36 out of 48 months preceding application for licensure), submit original transcripts or certified copies of transcripts from the educational institution where the applicant completed 180 classroom hours of broker pre-licensing courses substantially equivalent to Virginia's real estate education requirements, and submit letters of certification from other jurisdictions where licensed. Also, in order to apply through reciprocity, the broker MUST hold a current broker license in another state.

The fixed costs include: $60 for the broker exam fee The variable costs include: Pre-licensing education tuition Note: These costs are subject to be changed by the state at any time.

The Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation requires the following from you: Be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED. Additionally, candidates must have an active and valid real estate salesperson license and be actively engaged in real estate full-time (average 40 hours per week) for 36 of the past 48 months. Complete all pre-licensing coursework (180 hours of pre-license education required) Pass the Virginia broker real estate exam Once you pass your Virginia real estate broker examination with PSI, directions on how to apply for your license will be provided in your passing score report. After you submit your licensing materials and pay the licensing fee, you will almost be finished with all of the steps necessary to become a broker.

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The exam is composed of 125 questions. You will be allotted 160 minutes to take the exam.

6 Simple Steps to Get Your Virginia Broker License

Meet the Virginia Real Estate License requirements by following the steps below.

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    Confirm you are eligible to become a broker.

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    Complete the 180-Hr. Virginia pre-licensing broker coursework.

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    Complete the course final exams with an approved proctor.

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    Schedule, take, and pass your licensing exam with PSI.

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    Apply for your license.

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Confirm you are eligible to become a broker.

To qualify, one must be actively engaged in real estate full-time (average 40 hours per week) as a salesperson for 36 of the 48 months preceding application.

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Complete the 180-Hr. Virginia pre-licensing broker coursework.

You must complete a Real Estate Brokerage course. In addition to a Real Estate Brokerage course, you must complete either: The three Broker-Specific Courses of Real Estate Appraisal, Real Estate Finance and Real Estate Law; or Two of the Broker Specific Courses and one of the following Broker-Related Courses: Real Estate Abstracting Real Estate Contract Law Real Estate Economics Real Estate Feasibility Analysis Real Estate Investments Real Estate Math Real Estate Property Management Real Estate Property Law CCIM (all parts) CRB (all parts) GRI (all parts) SIR/SIOR (all parts) Business Law Commercial Mortgage Lending Land Planning and Use Urban Development NOTE: Courses taken to meet continuing education requirements are not acceptable for pre-license credit in Virginia.

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Complete the course final exams with an approved proctor.

After you complete all the course materials, meet the minimum time requirement, and pass the practice exam, there is a 50-question final exam for each course. The passing score for this exam must be at least a 75%. One retake is allowed.

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Schedule, take, and pass your licensing exam with PSI.

The Virginia broker state exam is administered by PSI. Detailed information about the exam and how to apply for an exam can be found in the Candidate Information Bulletin provided by PSI. The exam will be 125 questions with a time allotted of 160 minutes. The exam costs $60. Please note this cost may change at any time.

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Apply for your license.

Once you pass your Virginia real estate broker examination with PSI you will be provided directions in your passing score report on how to apply for your license. After you submit your licensing materials and pay the licensing fee, you will be on your way to becoming a broker. The license application must be received by the Board within 45 calendar days of the Board’s receipt of the fingerprint results or the applicant will have to pay to be fingerprinted again before a license will be issued.