Residential Property Management Essentials (4)
For many real estate professionals, property management is a natural extension of their expertise. Whether you’re thinking about taking on your first property or looking to grow your property management business, this is a niche business requiring specialized skills and knowledge.
Explore the role of the property manager, common tenant issues, and federal laws.
Course highlights include:
- Property management contracts
- Property types and evaluating factors
- Tips for building a successful working relationship with property owners
- Landlord and tenant obligations
- Tips for screening and retaining tenants
- Informal rental agreements and the risks involved
- How to deal with delinquent tenants
- Fair housing guidelines and exemptions
State Requirements For Virginia
Virginia State Requirement Details for Real Estate Broker Continuing Education
Renewal Date: License expires every two years on the last day of the initial license month. Renew no earlier than 60 days prior to license expiration.
Hours Required by the State if License Expires Before June 30, 2026: 24 hours
- 16 hours of mandatory course topics
- 6 hours in Broker Management
- 2 hours in Broker Supervision
- 3 hours in Ethics & Standards of Conduct
- 2 hours in Fair Housing
- 1 hours in Legal Updates and Emerging Trends
- 1 hours in Real Estate Agency
- 1 hours in Real Estate Contracts
- 8 hours of elective course topics or mandatory course topics
Hours Required by the State if License Expires On or After June 30, 2026: 24 hours
- 19 hours of mandatory course topics
- 6 hours in Broker Management
- 2 hours in Broker Supervision
- 3 hours in Ethics & Standards of Conduct
- 2 hours in Fair Housing
- 2 hours in Legal Updates and Emerging Trends
- 2 hours in Real Estate Agency
- 2 hours in Real Estate Contracts
- 5 hours of elective course topics or mandatory course topics
Note: These Continuing Education requirements also apply to inactive brokers who apply to activate their licenses.
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation Real Estate Board
Street Address: 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, Virginia 23233-1485
Mailing Address: 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, Virginia 23233-1485
Telephone: (804) 367-8526
Email: reboard@dpor.virginia.gov