How to Get a Real Estate License in Virginia

Virginia's real estate market is defined at one end by Northern Virginia — Fairfax County, Arlington, and Alexandria — which ranks among the highest-priced suburban markets in the entire country, fueled by federal government employment, defense contracting, and technology sector growth around Amazon's HQ2. The Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) requires 60 hours of pre-licensing education before the PSI exam, with many approved schools offering online coursework. Beyond Northern Virginia, Richmond's growing urban market, Virginia Beach's military and coastal community, and Charlottesville's university and second-home market each offer distinct opportunities.