Mandatory Topics for Brokers and Salespersons (VA)

Overview

Virginia real estate professionals must complete eight hours of mandatory topics to renew licenses, including three hours in ethics and standards of conduct, two hours in fair housing, one hour in legal updates and emerging trends, one hour in real estate agency, and one hour in real estate contracts. The course covers flood hazard areas, the National Flood Insurance Program, listing contracts, the NAR Code of Ethics, and state and federal laws on fair housing, discrimination, and hoarding.

It meets Virginia’s eight-hour continuing education requirement and includes the Code of Ethics training REALTORS® must complete every three years, though licensees should confirm acceptance with their local REALTOR® association.

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Learning Objectives

  • Intelligently discuss the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice as they apply to the practice of real estate
  • Relate the six fiduciary duties that agents owe their clients
  • Identify the seven federally protected classes and four additional protected classes added by Virginia under the fair housing laws
  • Discuss the differences between reasonable accommodations and reasonable modifications
  • Illustrate the differences between service animals and emotional support animals
  • Name the three elements that constitute breach of fiduciary duty
  • Summarize the basic concepts of the National Flood Insurance Program


Designed For:

Virginia real estate professionals in all stages of their career




Course Information

Adding additional credit may change exam requirements.