Virginia Post-Licensing
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30-Hr. VA Sales Post-Licensing Package
Salesperson- Virginia Post-Licensing: Agency Law (3 mandatory hours)
- Post-Licensing: Contract Writing (6 mandatory hours)
- Virginia Post-Licensing: Current Issues and Trends in Real Estate (2 mandatory hours)
Individual Courses
Not ready for a package? Purchase each course separately at your own pace. All courses are required for va licensure.
Virginia Real Estate Post-Licensing Course: Virginia Post-Licensing: Risk Management
Even for newly licensed salespersons, the business of real estate carries risk. In residential real estate transactions, you're responsible for assisting clients in one of the largest purchases of...
Virginia Real Estate Post-Licensing Course: Virginia Post-Licensing: Finance
Success as a real estate professional is dependent on closings, and closings are dependent on finances—including cash deals. Understanding the A to (Regulation) Z of financing will help you and...
Virginia Real Estate Post-Licensing Course: 30-Hr. VA Sales Post-Licensing Package
This package contains the required 30 hours of Post-Licensing education for Salespersons renewing within one year of obtaining their license.
Virginia Real Estate Post-Licensing Course: Virginia Post-Licensing: Agency Law
Agency is the framework in which you represent the needs of buyers and sellers in transactions. Virginia Post-Licensing: Agency Law outlines the representation options available to buyers an...
Virginia Real Estate Post-Licensing Course: Virginia Post-Licensing: Contract Writing
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...
Virginia Real Estate Post-Licensing Course: Virginia Post-Licensing: Current Issues And Trends In Real Estate
This two-hour mandatory post-licensing course will update licensees on current issues and trends impacting their clients to help them better serve clients concerned about the current tax law, fair h...
Virginia Real Estate Post-Licensing Course: Virginia Post-Licensing: Escrow Requirements
When handling the funds entrusted to you by others, you are constantly faced with decisions that will either increase or decrease your exposure to risk. With that being said, the proper handling of es...
Virginia Real Estate Post-Licensing Course: Virginia Post-Licensing: Ethics And Standards Of Conduct
Ethical real estate professionals who adhere to a high set of standards help to ensure confidence and stability in an uncertain marketplace. The Code of Ethics, a living document maintained by the Nat...
Your Path to Becoming a Licensed Agent
Follow these 4 simple steps to start your real estate career in Virginia
Enroll Within Your First 12 Months
Avoid License Expiration
Enroll as soon after licensure as possible. DPOR gives only 12 months.
Complete the 30-Hour DPOR Course
All 8 Mandated Topics
Work through all 30 hours covering DPOR's 8 mandated topic areas.
Pass the DPOR Final Exam
Proctored
Complete the DPOR-required proctored final.
Plan Your 16-Hour CE Cycle
Every 2 Years After
After post-licensing, DPOR requires 16-hour biennial CE to maintain your license.
Meet Our Expert Instructors
Joseph F. Gobbett, Jr.
Licensed Broker, GRI
50+ YearsStarted his real estate career in Maryland in 1971. Training director, branch sales manager, and broker in charge of Rescom Realtors.
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Mark Davis-Cote
Licensed Broker, SFR
13+ YearsBA from URI, MBA from Webster University. Licensed salesperson since 2011, broker since 2016, SFR certified.
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Amanda Farnum
Licensed Real Estate Broker
17+ YearsAward-winning agent with experience across residential, commercial, foreclosures, and investments.
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Dale Clift
Real Estate Instructor
40+ YearsPassionate about real estate from age 20. Made it his goal to teach, train, and coach professionals across South Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our real estate courses
What is Virginia post-licensing?
Virginia post-licensing is a 30-hour DPOR-required course that newly licensed salespersons must complete within 12 months of initial licensure. It covers 8 specific topic areas mandated by DPOR.
When is Virginia post-licensing due?
All post-licensing must be completed within 12 months of your initial license issue date. Failure to complete results in license expiration.
Can Virginia post-licensing be taken online?
Yes. Fortune Academy's full 30-hour VA post-licensing course is 100% online and DPOR-approved.
What topics are covered in Virginia post-licensing?
DPOR mandates 8 topic areas in VA post-licensing: fair housing, ethics, agency, escrow, current industry/trends, real estate contracts, real estate-related finance, risk management. Fortune Academy covers all 8.
What happens if I miss the VA 12-month deadline?
If you don't complete the 30 hours within 12 months, DPOR expires your license. Reinstatement requires retaking the salesperson exam.
Is there an exam for VA post-licensing?
Yes. DPOR-required final exam must be passed. Fortune Academy includes practice quizzes.
Does post-licensing count toward Virginia CE?
No. The 30-hour post-licensing is separate from the 16-hour biennial CE. Post-licensing is one-time; CE is recurring every 2 years after.
How long does the VA post-licensing course take?
Most students finish the 30-hour VA post-licensing package in 2–3 weeks. Self-paced.