Official Sources
Last reviewed 2026-06-04. Reviewed at least annually; up to quarterly if upstream publishes more frequently.
State & Regulatory (DPOR)
Virginia DPOR — Real Estate Board
monitoredOfficial state landing page for the Virginia Real Estate Board. Online licensing services, status lookup, approved courses, renewals.
DPOR — Pre-License Education
monitoredOfficial pre-license education hour requirements for salesperson (60 hrs) and broker (180 hrs).
DPOR — Post-License Education
monitored30-hour Post-License Education (PLE) requirement for newly licensed salespersons.
DPOR — Continuing Education
monitoredContinuing education requirements and the 2026 CE reallocation guidance.
DPOR — License Application Process (PDF)
monitoredStep-by-step workflow for new applicants and reciprocity candidates, including fingerprinting windows.
DPOR — Approved Pre-License Courses (PDF)
monitoredState list of certified providers approved to teach the 60-hour Principles of Real Estate curriculum.
DPOR — Real Estate Salesperson Forms
monitoredOfficial application forms for salesperson licensure.
Industry Analysis
Virginia REALTORS® — 2026 New Regulations Hub
monitoredState association breakdown of the first major regulatory overhaul since 2019, effective April 1, 2026.
NVAR — Streamlined 2026 Regulations
monitoredAnalysis of how the April 1, 2026 changes alter daily practice (advertising, identity verification, assistant pay).
This is an unofficial study aid. Requirements change. Always confirm hours, fees, and deadlines directly with the Virginia DPOR Real Estate Board before acting.