How to Become a Real Estate Salesperson in Virginia
In Virginia, a Real Estate license typically requires 60 hours of pre-license education, a state exam.
Sells and leases residential/commercial property under a broker. 40-50% of the exam is state-specific law. Requirements change — always confirm with Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation before paying.
Licensing steps in Virginia
- 1Meet the basic requirements
Minimum age 18.
- 2Complete pre-license education
60 hours of approved training is the documented requirement in Virginia.
- 3Register and pass the exam
The exam vendor varies — check the official board site.
- 4Pay fees and get licensed
Fee schedule not published here — verify with the board.
- 5Stay current
Renewal cycle and CE requirements vary — check the board.
Real Estate requirements — Virginia at a glance
| Education hours | 60 hrs |
| Exam vendor | — |
| Questions (national/state) | — |
| Passing score | — |
| Exam fee | — |
| Application fee | — |
| License fee | — |
| First-attempt pass rate | not published |
| Retake rule | — |
| Renewal | — |
| Reciprocity | — |
Official source: Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation ↗
Transferring a Real Estate license between states
No real estate compact — licensure is state by state. Real estate licences do not transfer. Every state licenses real estate activity separately, and most require a state-specific pre-licensing course and examination even for an experienced licensee from another state.
Confirm your destination commission's education waiver and examination requirements for out-of-state licensees. Mechanism data retrieved 2026-09-13.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get a Real Estate license in Virginia?
After completing 60 hours of education, most candidates need 4-12 weeks of study before the exam. Total timeline depends on scheduling.
How hard is the Real Estate exam in Virginia?
Official first-attempt pass rates are not published by Virginia; check the state board.
What does the Real Estate license cost in Virginia?
Fees are not published here — check the official board site.
Can I transfer my Real Estate license to Virginia?
No real estate compact — licensure is state by state: Real estate licences do not transfer. Every state licenses real estate activity separately, and most require a state-specific pre-licensing course and examination even for an experienced licensee from another state. A per-state note for Virginia is not published in our dataset — verify with both boards.
Plan your Real Estate licensing in Virginia
Work the road in order — check what Virginia requires, price the prep, lock a study schedule, then keep the license current.
- 1. Confirm requirements — education hours, fees and the board that issues it.
- 2. Budget the prep — exam + application + license + course costs before you pay.
- 3. Study to the exam — the Real Estate exam blueprint and a dated study plan.
- 4. Sit the exam — what to bring, where to test, and the retake rule if you miss.
- 5. Stay licensed — renewal cycle, CE hours, and Virginia reciprocity.
Real Estate tools for Virginia
Every step of the Virginia Real Estate road has a free tool — from the first requirements check to renewal and reciprocity.
This guide is informational and not legal advice. Requirements change frequently — verify all figures with Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (retrieved 2026-08-20).