Licensing Course
Virginia Principals and Practice of Real Estate
In a day when the Real Estate industry is facing significant challenges while representing clients, it’s
essential to give new licensees a solid foundation. Traditionally the pre-licensing program has been a “test prep”. Coldwell Banker Elite and Four Pillars Education, Inc’s Pre-License program does prepare the student for passing the Virginia Real Estate Licensing test, but also how to find a broker, market themselves and run their business.
The program will meet three evenings a week from 6pm till 10pm for a period of 5 weeks. A detailed timed outline is below. Students will be give reading assignments from two primary text books.
Cost: $299 which includes books and materials.
Duration: 60 Hours
Program Schedule
Session 1
- Introduction
- Real Estate as a Business
- Business Planning
Session 2
- Real Estate Agency Relations
- Personal Service Agreements
Session 3
- Real Estate Brokerage
- Virginia Brokerage Laws
Session 4
- Virginia Real Estate Law
Session 5
- Fair Housing
- Business Ethics
Session 6
- Land Use Controls
- Title Transfer
- Title Records
- Taxes and Liens
Session 7
- Real Estate Interest
- Real Estate Property Law
- Forms of Ownership
- Subdivision and Condos
Session 8
- Finance I
- Finance II
- VHDA
Session 9
- Property Management
- Leases
- Environmental Issues
Session 10
- Appraisal
- Market Analysis
Session 11
- Real Estate Contract Law
Session 12
- Offer to Purchase
Session 13
- Closing Process
Session 14
- Real Estate Marketing
Session 15
- Final Review
Final Exam
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Registration will end three days prior to class
Classes with fewer than 8 people pre-registered may be cancelled
Agents missing more than 10 minutes of any class can NOT receive credit
All CE, PL and Designation Courses are presented and processed by Four Pillars Education, Inc. a licensed real estate school in Virginia.







