Virginia Real Estate Post-Licensing Classes 

The Virginia Agency Law post-licensing course is a comprehensive three-hour program designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice related to agency relationships. This course reviews Virginia’s agency laws, focusing on allowable brokerage relationships, brokerage agreements, compensation issues, and the duties you owe to buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants, whether clients or customers. The course also addresses your critical obligation to disclose brokerage relationships, covering complex scenarios such as dual and designated agency. To help you navigate these situations confidently, the course includes role-play simulations that allow you to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios. Upon completion of this course, you’ll be better prepared to serve consumers effectively, minimize legal risks, and build a strong foundation for a successful career in Virginia real estate.

For real estate licensees, technology has become a vital asset, transforming everything from how they conduct business to how they serve their clients. That is why it is vital for licensees to understand how to select and work with evolving technology such as customer relationship management systems, social networking platforms, and even artificial intelligence and augmented reality technology.  

When used in accordance with state and federal laws, this technology can help licensees protect consumer privacy. It can also help licensees provide homebuyers and sellers with more support and resources to find and sell properties.  

In VA Post Current Issues and Trends: 2024, licensees will learn how to select and use technology while adhering to state and federal guidelines, use safely use social media to promote their business and properties, and working with emerging technology such as artificial intelligence and augmented reality.  

Ethics Training for Today’s Real Estate Agent provides an overview of the Code of Ethics, including its role in the real estate industry and its impact on a licensee’s day to day practices. Taking this course will help the licensee be able to identify the Ethics and Professional Standards of Practice as they apply to the profession of real estate. Knowledge of ethical behavior standards helps ensure that all aspects of the real estate transaction are taking place with the client/customer’s best interests and protections in mind.

This course is approved for the required two-hour post course on the topic of fair housing. Fair and equitable treatment in housing and real estate transactions is a right by law and licensees need to know how to comply with these laws and ensure consumers are treated fairly and without discrimination. By completing this course, licensees will discover how civil rights and fair housing laws have evolved; and, how to comply with the Fair Housing Act, Virginia Fair Housing Law, and Americans with Disabilities Act.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

•    Discover how federal laws have evolved to provide equal opportunities for housing.
•    Gain a better understanding of the protected classes and exemptions under the federal Fair Housing Act and Virginia Fair Housing Law.
•    Learn about the public accommodation requirements set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act.
•    Through sample case studies and situational analysis, develop the knowledge and skills to recognize acts and practices that comply with and violate federal and state fair housing laws.
•    Gain a better understanding of how fair housing laws are enforced, including discovering who the federal and state enforcement authorities are and how fair housing testing works.
 

Welcome to the Virginia Post Real Estate-Related Finance! This comprehensive course is designed to provide licensees with a thorough understanding of the financial mechanisms that drive real estate transactions.

The course will explore various financing options available for real estate purchases. Licensees will learn about conventional loans, which are not insured by the government, and government-backed loans such as FHA loans, VA loans, and USDA loans. Each loan type has its unique features, benefits, and eligibility requirements, and understanding these will help licensees identify the best financing solutions for different scenarios.

The course also reviews the loan process, including prequalification and final approval. Licensees will also gain insights into the loan application, documentation requirements, and the role of credit reports. Finally, the course looks at the closing process, from obtaining a Loan Estimate to receiving the Closing Disclosure.
 

As a new real estate licensee in Virginia, this required three-hour post-licensing course on Risk Management is designed to equip you with essential knowledge and skills to navigate the complex landscape of real estate transactions and help you develop practical skills that are immediately applicable to your new career. The course is structured into three chapters, each focusing on a critical aspect of risk management in the real estate profession. You’ll gain a thorough understanding of RESPA regulations and the intricacies of closing disclosures, learn about antitrust laws and how to avoid misrepresentation, and explore important environmental laws that impact real estate transactions in Virginia. By completing this course, you’ll not only fulfill a post-licensing requirement but also gain confidence in your ability to protect yourself and your clients from potential legal and financial risks, setting a strong foundation for a successful career.