Getting a License

To obtain a real estate salesperson license you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a High School Diploma or Equivalent
• If licensed in another state, be in good standing in any state where licensed.
• Have a good reputation for honesty, truthfulness, and fair dealing and be competent to transact real estate business in such a manner as to safeguard the public interest.
• Not have been found guilty of violating the fair housing laws of any jurisdiction.
• Meet the current educational requirements**(listed below) by achieving a passing grade in all required courses before sitting for the licensing exam.
• Pass a written license examination approved by the Virginia Real Estate Board.
• Not have had a real estate license revoked or suspended in any state.
• Not have been convicted anywhere for a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, sexual offense, drug distribution, physical injury, or any felony.

**Current Virginia Education Pre-License Requirements

The Virginia Real Estate Board currently requires anyone wishing to obtain a real estate license to complete, with a passing grade, a State-approved, 60-hour course called "The Principles of Real Estate." This course is to cover the principles and practices of real estate as well as Virginia real estate law.