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180-Hr. VA Broker Pre-Licensing Package
Broker- Virginia Broker 45-Hour Real Estate Appraisal
- Virginia Broker 45-Hour Real Estate Brokerage
- Virginia Broker 45-Hour Real Estate Finance
- Virginia Broker 45-Hour Real Estate Investment
- Virginia Broker Exam Prep Edge
Individual Courses
Not ready for a package? Purchase each course separately at your own pace. All courses are required for va licensure.
Virginia Broker 45-Hour Real Estate Appraisal
This course provides 45 of the 180 total hours of instruction required to be eligible for a Virginia Real Estate Broker's license.
Virginia Broker 45-Hour Real Estate Brokerage
This course provides 45 hours of instruction in real estate brokerage, required of all applicants for a broker’s license in Virginia. Applicants for a Broker License must complete a to...
Virginia Broker 45-Hour Real Estate Finance
This course provides 45 of the 180 total hours of instruction required to be eligible for a Virginia Real Estate Broker's license.
Virginia Broker 45-Hour Real Estate Investment
This course provides 45 of the 180 total hours of instruction required to be eligible for a Virginia Real Estate Broker's license.
Your Path to Becoming a Licensed Agent
Follow these 4 simple steps to start your real estate career in Virginia
Document 36 Months of Experience
DPOR Core Requirement
Gather proof of 36 months active VA salesperson experience within the last 5 years.
Complete 180-Hour DPOR Broker Course
Advanced Education
Work through the DPOR-approved 180-hour broker pre-licensing course. Online, self-paced.
Pass the PSI Virginia Broker Exam
Advanced Exam
Schedule and pass the PSI VA broker exam — ~150 questions, 70% passing on each section.
Submit Broker Application to DPOR
Final Step
Submit with experience documentation. Processing: 3–6 weeks.
Meet Our Expert Instructors
Joseph F. Gobbett, Jr.
Licensed Broker, GRI
50+ YearsStarted his real estate career in Maryland in 1971. Training director, branch sales manager, and broker in charge of Rescom Realtors.
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Mark Davis-Cote
Licensed Broker, SFR
13+ YearsBA from URI, MBA from Webster University. Licensed salesperson since 2011, broker since 2016, SFR certified.
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Amanda Farnum
Licensed Real Estate Broker
17+ YearsAward-winning agent with experience across residential, commercial, foreclosures, and investments.
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Dale Clift
Real Estate Instructor
40+ YearsPassionate about real estate from age 20. Made it his goal to teach, train, and coach professionals across South Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our real estate courses
How do I upgrade from a Virginia salesperson to a broker?
To upgrade from VA salesperson to broker: complete 36 months of active experience as a licensed Virginia salesperson within the preceding 5 years, complete 180 hours of DPOR-approved broker pre-licensing education, pass the VA broker exam, and apply to DPOR.
How much experience do I need to become a Virginia broker?
DPOR requires 36 months of active experience as a licensed Virginia salesperson within the 5-year period immediately preceding broker application.
How many hours of education does a VA broker need?
VA broker applicants need 180 hours of DPOR-approved broker pre-licensing education beyond salesperson training.
What is on the Virginia broker exam?
The PSI Virginia broker exam is approximately 150 questions (80 national + 70 state), 4 hours, 70% passing on each section. Covers advanced topics including brokerage operations, supervision, and VA-specific law.
Can I take VA broker upgrade online?
Yes. Fortune Academy's 180-hour VA broker course is 100% online, self-paced, and DPOR-approved.
How much does the VA broker license cost?
Expect total costs around $900–$1,400: Fortune Academy's 180-hour broker course, DPOR broker application fees, and PSI exam fee.
What can a VA broker do that a salesperson cannot?
VA brokers can operate their own brokerage, employ salespersons, hold escrow, supervise transactions. Salespersons must work under a broker.
Does Fortune Academy help with the VA broker application?
Yes. Fortune Academy provides step-by-step application support for DPOR including experience documentation templates and broker exam prep.