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All Virginia Real Estate License Guides

Every Virginia guide RealReady publishes, grouped by stage: orientation, requirements, education, exam, application, and status/renewal.

15 GuidesGrouped by StageUpdated for the 2026 CE Curriculum

RealReady is an independent guide. The Virginia Real Estate Board (VREB), under DPOR, regulates licensure, and PSI Services administers the licensing exam.

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Salesperson Path Snapshot
Entry licenseSalesperson
Education60 class/clock hrs
RegulatorVREB / DPOR
Background checkFingerprint-based
Exam vendorPSI Services
RenewalEvery 2 years
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Guides by licensing stage

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Orientation
3 guides
Hub, how-to, and all guides.
Requirements & education
4 guides
Requirements, course, online, cost.
Exam & application
4 guides
Timeline, exam, exam prep, application.
Status & special cases
4 guides
Lookup, renewal, reciprocity, regulator.

Orientation

HubReal Estate License in VAThe canonical hub: the full salesperson sequence in one thorough page.Open guide Step-by-StepHow to Get a Real Estate License in VAThe same path broken into ordered steps.Open guide

Requirements & Education

ChecklistVA Real Estate License RequirementsThe full checklist: age, education, exam, background check, application.Open guide EducationVA Real Estate License CourseWhat the 60-hour Principles of Real Estate course covers.Open guide EducationReal Estate License Online in VAWhat to verify before enrolling in an online, board-approved course.Open guide

Cost & Timeline

CostVA Real Estate License CostFee and tuition breakdown, with verified-as-of framing.Open guide TimelineHow Long to Get a Real Estate LicenseA realistic, stage-by-stage timeline estimate.Open guide

Exam

ExamVA Real Estate License ExamPSI registration and what to verify before test day.Open guide Exam PrepVA Real Estate Exam PrepState-specific study areas: agency, disclosure, escrow, DPOR rules.Open guide

Application

ApplicationVA Real Estate License ApplicationThe DPOR sequence: background check timing, firm affiliation, status.Open guide

Status & Renewal

LookupVA Real Estate License Lookup & VerificationHow to confirm an active license through the official DPOR lookup.Open guide RenewalVA Real Estate License Renewal & PLE/CETwo-year cycle, first-year PLE, and continuing education.Open guide

Special Cases

Out-of-StateVA Real Estate License ReciprocityWhat an active out-of-state license does and doesn't change.Open guide RegulatorVirginia Real Estate Commission (Regulator Explained)Why the real regulator is the Virginia Real Estate Board, not a “Commission.”Open guide

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