Learn everything you'll need to know to pass the real estate exam and become a licensed agent in Virginia. Take the 60-hour required course, "Principles and Practices of Real Estate," with our award-winning instructors and get your career off to a great start!
Building Successful Agents Since 1980
As the leading real estate company in the greater Fredericksburg region for over 45 years, Coldwell Banker Elite has set the standard for excellence in customer service, marketing and agent education.
Our award-winning instructors are dedicated to ensuring each student’s comprehension of the material and offer priceless advice based on their years of experience.
Our competitively-priced courses help you start your career off on the right foot, without putting a dent in your wallet!
We’re not just teaching you how to pass the Virginia real estate exam, we’re setting you up to start a successful career with real-world advice.
Our Pre-Licensing Course for Real Estate Salespersons fulfills the 60-hour course requirement and prepares you not only for the Virginia Real Estate Exam, but also for getting your real estate business off to a great start. You’ll learn basic real estate principles and practices, including what constitutes real property, governmental controls and laws affecting real estate, pricing of real properties, real estate finance, settlement/closing, agency and other brokerage relationships, contracts, & ethics. By the end of the course, you’ll be more than ready to take the Virginia Real Estate Exam!
The Coldwell Banker Elite philosophy of exceptional service to clients, customers and employees means that we invest in the latest technology and back that up with a comprehensive education program so that when the market changes, our agents are prepared and confident in their ability to stay one step ahead. We’re committed to doing right by our agents, our clients and our community.
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About Our Program
It’s time for you to take the plunge and start your career as a real estate professional! It’s important that you start that process off right and ensure you are prepared to give clients the best possible representation, while also enjoying an incredible career opportunity. The Northstar Real Estate Academy's principles and practices of real estate class meet the Virginia 60-hour licensing program to prepare you to take the licensing exam. This program is administered and taught by nationally recognized instructors who come with decades of experience coaching, mentoring, and training real estate agents. You will be provided with in-person training opportunities, study aids, tutoring, and coaching to ensure that you have the best possible opportunity to pass the exam and acquire your license.
This program is offered in-person. The location varies, so please see the specific class below for its location and address.
Coldwell Banker Elite offers a tuition reimbursement program. Email [email protected] for more information.
Attendance Requirements
18 years of age
GED or High School Diploma
Dependable computer with high-speed internet access
Ability to attend all classes, except in case of emergency.
Coldwell Banker Elite agents have access to top-of-the-line instruction from award-winning teachers year-round, as well as experienced mentors who will help keep you accountable and ensure you’re working towards your business goals. Our mentors’ years of experience and collective wisdom is truly priceless.
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