Virginia Post-Licensing: Ethics and Standards of Conduct
Ethical real estate professionals who adhere to a high set of standards help to ensure confidence and stability in an uncertain marketplace. The Code of Ethics, a living document maintained by the National Association of REALTORS®, unites those devoted to raising the standards of professionalism and service in real estate. Revised in January 2022 and designed to meet NAR Cycle 7 requirements, this three-hour Virginia Post-Licensing: Ethics and Standards of Conduct course reviews the Code of Ethics in spirit and language. Recent updates are highlighted and case studies clarify how the Code affects your everyday dealings.
In Virginia, new salespersons must complete eight post-licensing courses on state-approved topics, adding up to at least 30 hours of education. Virginia Post-Licensing: Ethics and Standards of Conduct is one of eight courses offered by The CE Shop to fulfill the state's post-licensing requirements.
Course highlights include:
- Tips for applying the NAR Code of Ethics' principles and guidelines to your practice.
- Advice on how to use the Code's Articles, Standards of Practice, and Case Interpretations to choose the appropriate actions in example ethical scenarios.
- A discussion about the importance of cooperating with other licensees.
- Videos providing point-by-point explanations of the Code.
- Examples and activities highlighting key ideas.
The NAR Code of Ethics is being used only as a teaching tool. The NAR Code of Ethics provisions that are outside of the Virginia Real Estate Board's laws and regulations are not applicable to Real Estate Board licensees.
*This course was designed by The CE Shop to meet the REALTOR® Code of Ethics Training Requirement. Please confirm that your local association, who administers the Code of Ethics training, will accept this course.
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