Virginia Real Estate Pre-Licensing Courses (Approved & Online)
Take the next step toward passing your exam using our easy-to-follow program, offering both self-paced online courses and live, instructor-led classes to start your Virginia real estate career. Complete your 60-hour approved course online at your pace.
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Get Your Virginia Real Estate License
Complete your state-approved 60-hour pre-licensing course and pass the license exam with a step-by-step experience designed to help you stay on track and be confident in success.
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Trusted by over 1.5 million real estate student’s nationwide
Earn your Virginia real estate license online, at your pace and on your schedule
All packages include flexible, self-paced online learning, with additional exam prep tools and support available in select packages.
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Everything You Need to Stay on Track and Prepare for the Exam
Our packages are built to keep you moving forward with support at every step
Guided Learning Path
- Clear next steps so you always know what to do next
- Structured course flow designed to keep you progressing
Progress Tracking & Pacing
- Track your completion throughout the course
- Stay on pace with visibility into your progress
All-in-One Dashboard Experience
- Access your course, exam prep, and support tools in one place
- Quickly pick up where you left off
Instructor & Study Support
- Get help from state-certified instructors
- Access support when you need clarification or guidance
Exam Readiness Tools
- Practice and track your performance
- Focus on the areas that matter most before test day
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.
Pass or Don’t Pay Guarantee
Available with select packages for added peace of mind.
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- Join live sessions for structured learning, concept review, and Q&A
- Stay accountable with scheduled support
Rubi AI Personal Tutor
- Ask questions and get instant explanations while you study
- Stay moving when you hit a challenging topic
Support from Local, State-Certified Instructors
- Learn from instructors who understand your state requirements
- Get guidance that’s relevant to your licensing path
How to get a Real Estate License in Virginia
To become a licensed real estate salesperson in Virginia, complete an approved 60-hour course, pass the required examinations, complete fingerprinting, and apply through the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). Your timeline depends on study pace, examination scheduling, and application processing.
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Check Virginia salesperson eligibility
You must be at least 18 and have a high school diploma or GED. Review the Virginia Real Estate Board licensing requirements before enrolling.
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Complete the 60-hour pre-licensing course
Finish a Virginia Real Estate Board-approved 60-hour Principles of Real Estate course and satisfy your school’s course completion and final exam requirements. Explore Virginia license requirements for more details.
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Pass the Virginia licensing exam
Schedule the Virginia salesperson examination with PSI after completing your qualifying course. You must pass both the national portion (70%) and Virginia state portion (75%). Use Virginia real estate exam prep to practice beforehand. Confirm current exam scheduling and fees with PSI.
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Submit fingerprints for a background check
Fingerprinting is required, not optional. Follow DPOR’s approved fingerprinting instructions through PSI or Fieldprint. Fees vary by provider: Colibri’s current cost guide lists about $52 with PSI or $37.50 with Fieldprint.
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Apply for your salesperson license through DPOR
After passing the exam, submit the signed Virginia Real Estate Salesperson License Application using the DPOR salesperson forms. The published application fee is $230, including the recovery fund assessment, before any applicable additional technology fee. Apply within one year of your original examination date to avoid having to retest. The salesperson application is currently listed as a fillable/printable form, with no online option.
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Affiliate with a Virginia real estate brokerage
To practice, your license must be active and associated with a licensed Virginia real estate firm or sole proprietorship under a supervising or principal broker. If you are not yet affiliated, review DPOR’s activation process and the distinction between active and inactive status.
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As you prepare for your exam, these tools help you understand your performance and identify where to focus so you can study more effectively.
Exam Prep Scorecard
- Track your scores over time
- Identify strengths and areas that need more review
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- Understand how close you may be to exam-ready
- Use performance insights to guide your study time
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FAQs
Virginia real estate licensing costs include about $150–$500 for education, $60 for the PSI salesperson exam, $230 for the DPOR salesperson license application, and about $37.50–$52 for fingerprinting, depending on provider. That is approximately $477.50–$842 before any applicable additional technology fee, retakes, or optional study materials. Course prices and government/vendor charges can change. See our Virginia real estate license cost guide for a detailed breakdown.
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.
Virginia provides a reciprocity pathway for applicants holding a current salesperson license in another state, subject to Virginia requirements. These generally include passing the Virginia state exam portion, documenting the 60-hour Principles of Real Estate education, and providing licensing certifications from other jurisdictions. Review DPOR reciprocity guidance because approval is not automatic.
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.
Your timeline depends on how quickly you complete the 60-hour course, secure a PSI exam appointment, complete fingerprinting, and receive DPOR approval. Virginia does not guarantee a single completion timeline. Allow additional time if you need to retake an examination or submit supporting documents.
You must be 18 or older, have a high school diploma or GED, complete 60 hours of approved education, pass both portions of the PSI salesperson examination, submit fingerprints and the DPOR application, and affiliate with a Virginia brokerage to practice on active status.
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.
New active Virginia salespersons must complete 30 hours of Board-approved post-license education within their first year to remain active. See the Virginia license requirements for the nine required topic areas.
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Jonathan Coles
Licensed Virginia Realtor · 15+ Years of Real Estate Experience
Jonathan is a second-generation REALTOR® with over 15 years of active experience in the real estate industry and a proud graduate of the Pennsylvania State University. He holds a broker’s license in four states. In Pennsylvania and Virginia, Jonathan served on numerous local, state, and national REALTOR® committees, including local board president in Pennsylvania, as well as vice chair of RPAC fundraising with the Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS. Jonathan has served on both the Pennsylvania and Virginia CRS Chapters and the National Real Estate Business Institute Board of Directors. Jonathan actively works with buyers and sellers in the Northern Virginia, Maryland, and DC. markets with KW Metro Center. He is also a trainer/mentor of new agents within his brokerage. Jonathan owns and operates a real estate school, Queen Academy of Real Estate, which is licensed in Virginia. In addition to writing his own courses for agents, Jonathan teaches pre-licensing and a number of the NAR Center for REALTOR Development courses through Queen Academy.
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