Requirements to obtain your real estate salesperson license:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Must 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 guilt of violating the fair housing laws of any jurisdiction
• Meet the current educational requirements of the Virginia Real Estate Board 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
• Affiliate with a licensed broker such as CENTURY 21 Advanced Real Estate within 1 year

Current Virginia Real Estate Board Educational 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.

*Effective July 1, 2009, all individuals who apply for an initial Virginia Real Estate Board salesperson or broker license must first be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a state and national criminal history record check.  

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To learn more about Virginia salesperson licensing requirements, visit the Virginia Real Estate Board.