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60-Hr. VA Sales Pre-Licensing Course Only Package
Salesperson- This package incudes all 60 hours of instruction required to be eligible for a Virginia Real Estate Salesperson license.
60-Hr. VA Sales Pre-Licensing Standard Package
Salesperson- This package incudes all 60 hours of instruction required to be eligible for a Virginia Real Estate Salesperson license, as well as Virginia Exam Prep Edge.
60-Hr. VA Sales Pre-Licensing Value Package
Salesperson- You will receive the 60-Hr. VA Principles and Practices of Real Estate for Salespersons Course, including Exam Prep Edge
- You will also receive 3 courses to help get your business off the ground.
60-Hr. VA Sales Pre-Licensing Premium Package
Salesperson- You will receive the 60-Hr. VA Principles and Practices of Real Estate for Salespersons Course, the eTextbook Real Estate Basics and Beyond, and VA Exam Prep Edge.
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Your Path to Becoming a Licensed Agent
Follow these 4 simple steps to start your real estate career in Virginia
Complete the 60-Hour DPOR Pre-Licensing Course
State-Approved Education
Finish the 60-hour Virginia pre-licensing course. Online, self-paced, DPOR-approved.
Pass the PSI Virginia Exam
National + State Portions
Schedule and pass the PSI VA salesperson exam — 120 questions, 70% on each section.
Apply to DPOR with Sponsoring Broker
$170 Application Fee
Submit your DPOR salesperson application with sponsoring broker affiliation, fingerprints, and fees.
Complete 30-Hour Post-Licensing in Year 1
DPOR Requirement
Complete 30 hours of post-licensing within 12 months of initial licensure.
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
How do I get a Virginia real estate license?
To get a Virginia real estate salesperson license: complete the 60-hour DPOR-approved pre-licensing course, submit fingerprints for background check, pass the PSI Virginia salesperson exam, affiliate with a sponsoring broker, and submit your DPOR license application.
How long does it take to get a Virginia real estate license?
Most Virginians complete their salesperson license in 2 to 4 months. The 60-hour Fortune Academy course can be finished in 3–4 weeks, followed by the PSI exam and DPOR application processing.
How much does it cost to get a Virginia real estate license?
Expect total costs around $400–$600 in Virginia. This includes Fortune Academy's 60-hour course, the $170 DPOR application fee, the $60 PSI exam fee, and fingerprinting.
Is the Virginia real estate course offered online?
Yes. Fortune Academy's 60-hour Virginia pre-licensing course is 100% online, self-paced, and DPOR-approved. Includes the DPOR-required proctored final exam.
Who administers the Virginia real estate exam?
PSI administers the Virginia real estate salesperson exam. 120 multiple-choice questions (80 national + 40 state), 4 hours, passing score 70% on each section.
Do I need a sponsoring broker in Virginia?
Yes. Virginia salespersons must work under a licensed Virginia broker. Your license is issued but cannot be activated for commission work until you affiliate with a broker.
What is Virginia post-licensing?
Virginia requires newly licensed salespersons to complete 30 hours of post-licensing education within 12 months of initial licensure. Failure to complete results in license expiration.
What is Virginia DPOR?
The Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) oversees the Virginia Real Estate Board, which licenses all real estate salespersons and brokers in the Commonwealth.