Virginia Post-Licensing: Contract Writing
Real estate is driven by contracts. From listing agreements to buyer/broker agreements to leasing contracts to escrows, contracts are the legally binding glue that holds the industry together.
The six-hour Virginia Post-Licensing: Contract Writing course is designed to provide a detailed look at how to successfully work with common real estate contracts and purchase agreements. You'll learn how avoid possible litigation by appropriate contract completion.
In Virginia, new salespersons must complete eight post-licensing courses on state-approved topics, adding up to 30 hours of education. Virginia Post-Licensing: Contract Writing is one of eight courses offered by The CE Shop to fulfill the state's post-licensing requirements.
Course highlights include:
- Defining characteristics of a legally binding and valid contract.
- Central elements of common real estate agreements.
- Contingencies, addenda, and disclosures
- Tips for writing clear purchase agreements
- Required dsclosures
- Activities and scenarios to reinforce key concepts
State Requirements For Virginia
Virginia State Requirement Details for Real Estate Salesperson Post-Licensing Education
Hours Required by the State: 30 hours
- 2 hours in Fair Housing, ADA and Civil Rights
- 6 hours in Real Estate Law and Regulations
- 3 hours in Ethics and Standards of Conduct
- 2 hours in Current Industry Issues and Trends
- 3 hours in Agency Law
- 6 hours in Contract Writing
- 3 hours in Risk Management
- 3 hours in Escrow Requirements
- 2 hours in Real Estate-Related Finance
Note: The Code of Virginia requires all active new salesperson licensees to complete a Board-approved 30-hour post-license education (PLE) curriculum within one year from the last day of the month in which the license was issued in order to remain on active status. Failure to complete these 30 hours of PLE within the one year will result in automatic placement of your license on inactive status. New salespersons must complete the 30-hour Post-License Education requirement. They do not need to complete the 16-hour Continuing Education curriculum required of other salespersons.
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