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What are the requirements to earn a broker's license in Virginia?
In order to become licensed as a real estate broker by the Real Estate Board, you must:
- Complete 180 class/clock hours of Board-approved pre-license courses, and
- Pass the state and national portions of the broker examination, and
- Submit verification of experience (actively engaged as a salesperson for 36 of the 48 months preceding application)
For more information about earning your Broker's license, visit dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/Real-Estate/Pre-License
I want to earn my broker's license. What does RAR offer for broker pre-licensing education?
RAR offers a fast track series for the required 180 hours of Board-approved pre-licensing education.
These condensed courses are ideal for busy real estate professionals who are ready to complete the education requirements with a combination of home study and in-classroom instruction. Each course (4 total) offers 45 hours of pre-licensing credit.
The Fast Track Series is typically held in the first quarter of every year (January/February/March). Each course (4 courses total) typically meets twice per week for two weeks, followed by an exam.
I am interested in taking broker pre-licensing education at RAR. What should I do?
If registration is open, you may register from our website, learning platform, or your Member Hub.
If registration for the Fast Track is not currently available, reach out to [email protected] to be added to our inquiry list. We'll ensure you receive communications when registration is open.
After registering for the series, where can I find my course materials?
Following your registration, RAR will contact you with more information via email to coordinate textbook pickup and provide digital access to course materials on learning.RARealtors.com.
What are the attendance requirements for these classes? Do I need to attend each class session to pass the course?
Please reach out to [email protected] if you are unable to attend a class on the scheduled date. Please note that exam dates (including presentation dates when applicable) must be attended.
Do these courses require exams?
After each course, students must complete an exam on a prescheduled exam date.
All pre-licensing courses require a written, monitored exam. Virtual or offsite proctoring for exams is not available. To pass the course, students must score a 70% or better on the exam.
Can I earn CE credit from completing broker pre-licensing education?
No. Broker pre-licensing education courses are not approved for CE credit.
