Complete Your Virginia Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course Online
Enroll in our accredited Virginia real estate pre-licensing courses online today. Start a career you’ll love with flexible learning options, immediate access, and the earning potential to be your own boss as a Virginia real estate agent. Get started immediately and stay on track with built-in tools that monitor your learning progress.
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Self-paced Virginia real estate license course packages
For VA learners balancing work, family, or other commitments, complete your Virginia real estate pre-license course online at your own pace. Listen to the full course with a read-along audio option, use accessibility features like captions and screen-reader support, and track your progress through our award-winning student dashboard. Our 60-hour pre-licensing course includes updated modules with interactive learning, instructional videos, and real-world case studies to enhance engagement, retention, and exam readiness.
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Why choose Colibri for your Real Estate Pre-licensing classes in Virginia?
Learn from local experts
All course content is developed by active, seasoned Virginia real estate professionals who bring real-world experience, market insights, and practical guidance into every lesson.
Pass your exam on the first try
Enter exam day with confidence. Our industry-leading exam prep is designed to help you pass your Virginia real estate license exam on the first try. If you don’t pass, we’ll reimburse the original cost of your pre-licensing package or exam prep course.
Enjoy flexible learning options
Colibri offers multiple ways to complete your Virginia pre-licensing course. Learn at your own pace, on your schedule, and in the format that fits your goals.
Amplify your career confidence
Your career in real estate starts here. Join hundreds of thousands of students who trusted Colibri to succeed, and take the first step toward becoming a licensed Virginia real estate agent with confidence..
How to get a Real Estate License in Virginia
To become a real estate agent in Virginia, you must first earn your Virginia real estate license. The process typically takes a few months and includes the following steps:
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Enroll in a Virginia real estate school
Start your journey by enrolling in an accredited Virginia real estate pre-license course online. You’ll complete a 60-hour pre-licensing course designed to prepare you for both the course and state exams.
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Pass the course final exam
Once you have completed the 60-hour Virginia real estate pre-licensing course, you must pass a course exam that will help prepare you for the state exam. The exam consists of 120 questions with a minimum passing score of 75%.
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Complete the background check
You may need to submit a background check to verify your identity and right to work as a real estate agent in Virginia.
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Apply for your Virginia real estate license
Submit your application online through the Virginia Real Estate Commission. Once approved, you’ll receive a letter of eligibility or approval from the Commission.
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Pass the state license exam
Schedule and take your Virginia real estate license exam at a VA Commission-approved location. You must score 70% or higher on the general portion and 75% or higher on the state portion to pass.
With Colibri, you can track your progress, review exam prep materials, and start preparing for your licensing exam immediately after enrolling in your course.
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Answers to Common Questions About New Virginia Real Estate Pre-licensing:
While Virginia law doesn’t allow guarantees for passing the state exam, here’s how Colibri’s guarantee works elsewhere: if you don’t pass your exam within 30 days of completing the prep course, Colibri reimburses the original cost of your pre-licensing package or exclusive exam prep. To submit a reimbursement request, email [email protected] with your exam results within 30 days.
The total cost typically ranges from $475–$840, depending on the course or package you choose. At Colibri, pre-licensing courses cost $142–$484, plus additional state fees:
– Background Check: $52
– Salesperson License Fee: $170
– Exam Fee: $60
Yes. Colibri offers flexible payment plans, pay-over-time options, and employer reimbursement programs so you can complete your Virginia real estate pre-license course without financial stress.
First-time applicants must complete 60 hours of coursework. Colibri’s courses range from 2.5 days to 6 months, depending on your chosen learning style and package.
Absolutely! Colibri offers fully online options, including self-paced courses and with accessibility features such as audio read-along, captions, and screen-reader support.
Yes! Many agents start part-time while managing other work or commitments. Weekly hours, seasonal fluctuations, and deal counts vary, but flexible online courses make it manageable.
Yes. Virginia has reciprocity agreements with all states, allowing licensed agents from other states to obtain a Virginia real estate license more easily, and vice versa.
No. Completing the 60-hour Virginia real estate pre-license course is required before scheduling the state exam.
No. Even if you plan to work in Richmond, Virginia Beach, Newport News, Norfolk, Alexandria, or other cities across Virginia, completing the 60-hour Virginia real estate pre-license course is required before scheduling your state licensing exam.
It depends on your pace. Most candidates finish in 3 weeks to 6 months, factoring in course completion, exam scheduling, application processing, and finding a sponsoring broker.
You must:
Be at least 18 years old
Have a high school diploma or GED
Complete 60 hours of required pre-licensing education
Pass the state exam with a score of 70% or higher on the general portion and 75% or higher on the state portion
For full details, review the Virginia Real Estate Board requirements and Colibri’s resources for exam prep, licensing steps, and eligibility guidance.
Colibri’s student dashboard allows you to track course progress, access exams, review materials, and monitor your learning every step of the way.
Once enrolled, you get instant access to your course, can start learning immediately, and your progress is tracked automatically.