Virginia Post-Licensing: Agency Law
Agency is the framework in which you represent the needs of buyers and sellers in transactions. Virginia Post-Licensing: Agency Law outlines the representation options available to buyers and sellers, and it explains your required duties. This course also details the disclosures and agreements necessary when entering into agency relationships as well as the concepts involved in dual agency and designated agency.
In Virginia, new salespersons must complete eight post-licensing courses on state-approved topics, adding up to 30 hours of education. Virginia Post-Licensing: Agency Law is one of eight courses offered by The CE Shop to fulfill the state's post-licensing requirements.
Course highlights include:
- Agency relationships allowed in Virginia and required disclosures
- Agency duties in practice
- Legal requirements and precautions in dual and designated agency relationships
- Activities and scenarios to reinforce key concepts
State Requirements For Virginia
Virginia State Requirement Details for Real Estate Salesperson Post-Licensing Education
Hours Required by the State: 30 hours
- 2 hours in Fair Housing, ADA and Civil Rights
- 6 hours in Real Estate Law and Regulations
- 3 hours in Ethics and Standards of Conduct
- 2 hours in Current Industry Issues and Trends
- 3 hours in Agency Law
- 6 hours in Contract Writing
- 3 hours in Risk Management
- 3 hours in Escrow Requirements
- 2 hours in Real Estate-Related Finance
Note: The Code of Virginia requires all active new salesperson licensees to complete a Board-approved 30-hour post-license education (PLE) curriculum within one year from the last day of the month in which the license was issued in order to remain on active status. Failure to complete these 30 hours of PLE within the one year will result in automatic placement of your license on inactive status. New salespersons must complete the 30-hour Post-License Education requirement. They do not need to complete the 16-hour Continuing Education curriculum required of other salespersons.
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation Real Estate Board
Street Address: 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, Virginia 23233-1485
Mailing Address: 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, Virginia 23233-1485
Telephone: (804) 367-8526
Email: reboard@dpor.virginia.gov