1 Real Estate Board

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What is a REAL ESTATE AGENT ®

? A REAL ESTATE AGENT ® is a certified property representative( sales representative or broker )who is also a member of the National Association of REALTORS ®, a private expert company.

The Real Estate Board licenses genuine estate salespersons, brokers, and companies. The decision to join any professional association is voluntary and unassociated to state licensure.

State law requires a license to practice property, however does not need any licensee be a REAL ESTATE AGENT ®.

How do I call the Board office?

You might reach us by phone at 804-367-8526 (Licensing Section) or 804-367-2406 (Education Section), by FAX at 1-866-826-8863, or by e-mail at REBoard@dpor.virginia.gov. Additionally, if you have details that you would like to mail to the Board, please send it to: Real Estate Board Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23233

The Board members do not operate in the Board office. They enter into the Board offices for Board meetings and hearings, however are not here daily. Board workplace team member can address your questions and are trained to process all information that enters the Board workplace. Please do not contact Board members straight.

What are the credentials for licensure by examination?

Salespersons must finish a 60-hour course (" Principles of Real Estate") and pass the State and National parts of the sales representative examination. Brokers must complete 180 hours of required broker-specific and broker-related courses, pass the State and National Portions of the broker evaluation, and submit verification of experience (actively engaged as a salesperson for 36 out of the 48 months preceding application for licensure). Also see Quick Reference Guide to Licensure.

What are the broker education requirements?

An overall of 180 class hours of Board-approved courses is needed. Proof of passing the course and a monitored final examination are needed for course approval. You must complete a minimum of three courses from the broker-specific courses listed below. One of the 3 should be a 45-classroom hour real estate brokerage course.

Broker-specific Courses:

The remaining hours may be broker-related courses.

Broker-related Courses:

Note: The optimum allowed credit for a single broker-specific course is 60 hours, and 45 hours for a single broker-related course. Any principles of genuine estate course required to satisfy the salesperson education requirement is not appropriate to meet the broker education requirement.

I am certified in another state and dream to become licensed in Virginia. Can I apply through reciprocity?

Yes. Applicants for a sales representative license should (1) pass the State part of the evaluation, (2) submit confirmation of completion of a 60 hour course called "Principles of Real Estate" and (3) send letters of certification from other jurisdictions where accredited. Also, in order to apply through reciprocity, the sales representative MUST hold an existing salesperson license in another state.

Applicants for a broker license must (1) pass the State portion of the evaluation, (2) send verification of experience (actively engaged as a sales representative or broker for 36 out of 48 months preceding application for licensure), (3) submit initial records or licensed copies of transcripts from the academic organization where the applicant completed 180 class hours of broker pre-licensing courses significantly equivalent to Virginia's realty education requirements, and (4) send letters of certification from other jurisdictions where licensed. Also, in order to apply through reciprocity, the broker MUST hold a present broker license in another state.

How do I look for the evaluation?

Contact the Board's assessment supplier, PSI (1-800-733-9267).

I am accredited in Virginia, and making an application for licensure in another state.The other state is requesting verification of my Virginia license. What do I require to do?

Please finish the Certification Request Form (PDF) and send it with a look for $35.00, made payable to the Treasurer of Virginia. Specify where you would like the certification to be sent by mail.

My license is on inactive status. Do I still require to restore?

Yes, an inactive license needs to be restored. The renewal fee is the same, however, an inactive licensee is not required to meet the continuing education requirements.

NOTE: All sales representatives (active or inactive) renewing their licenses for the very first time should complete 30 hours of post-license education (instead of continuing education).

How do I set about filing a grievance against a property licensee?

If you have a grievance about a certified real estate salesperson, broker, or company, first attempt to settle it with management. If you can not solve the problem, you may file a report with the Regulatory Programs and Compliance Section.

I need to renew my license, however I haven't gotten my renewal type. What do I require to do?

No earlier than 60 days prior to your license expiration, send out in the renewal fee, make checks payable to the Treasurer of Virginia, and include your registration number on your check. Please note that if you want to restore on active status, you must satisfy the education requirements. If you have had a change of address, include a letter with your brand-new address. Mail this info to: Real Estate Board Department of Professional & Occupational Regulation 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23233

You CAN NOT continue to practice in Virginia after your license has actually ended or if your license is on inactive status.

My renewal payment was one day late and I have always paid on time. Can you waive the late charge?

No. Board guidelines provide a 30-day duration after the expiration date in which a license may be restored without penalty (for that reason, your payment is actually 31 days late). Staff can not waive the fee.

Regulations state that if the requirements for renewal of a license, consisting of receipt of the cost by the board, are not complete within 30 days of the expiration date, a reinstatement cost is needed.

Once your license expires, you no longer have a license to practice property. The 30-day duration is not a license extension, however just an extra 1 month to complete your education and submit payment without needing to pay the reinstatement cost.

I did not restore on time since I didn't receive my renewal card. Do I still need to pay a late fee or restore my license?

Yes. Board regulations state that failure to receive the does not alleviate the licensee of the obligation to restore.

Does the Board workplace use the date of invoice or the postmark date to identify whether an application or renewal was gotten on time?

The date the application or renewal was received in the firm identifies whether it is on time, not the postmark date. If the renewal fee is gotten after the due date, you will be needed to pay the reinstatement fee. If the reinstatement fee is gotten after the due date, you will be required to reapply for licensure, fulfilling all current requirements.

My address and/or name has altered. What do I need to do to notify the Board?

Many Boards allow you to update your ADDRESS using Online Services, so login to your individual profile to see if this is an option for your license type. The option is to complete, print, sign, and send an Address Change Form to the Board office by mail. Unless updated online, all Address Change Forms should be gotten by the Board in writing. When providing a post workplace box as the mailing address, it should be accompanied by the physical address.

To report a NAME CHANGE: total, print, indication, and send a Name Change Form to the Board office. All name modifications must be gotten by the Board in composing. Individual name change demands should be accompanied by a copy of a marriage certificate, divorce decree, court order, or other main documentation that verifies the name modification.
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