Frequently Asked Questions

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Does the 18 hour course meet all of the licensure renewal requirements of the Virginia Real Estate Board?
Yes. If you have already taken the 2 hour Limited Service Agency course, you should take the 16 hour package instead. If this is your first renewal, you need 30 hours of Post-Licensing plus 2 hours of Limited Service Agency. You can take the 2 hour Limited Service Agency through us. However, we do not offer the 30 hours of Post-Licensing.

What’s the story with this two hour Limited Service Agency requirement?
Every licensed agent in Virginia is required to take this two hour course before their next renewal. This is a one-time requirement only.

Do you offer 30 hours of post-licensing?
No. However, in addition to the 30 hours of post-licensing, you do need a 2 hour course on Limited Service Agency. We do offer that.

What percentage do I need to pass?
The Virginia Real Estate Board requires that you have 75% correct in order to pass.

Who should I contact if I have questions?
If you have general questions, you can either call 703-758-0034 or email us at info@potomacreschool.com. If you have questions about the course material, you can either call 703-758-0034 and ask for Patti or email Patti at .

How do I give you feedback on the course(s)?
At the end of each course, you will be given the opportunity to complete an evaluation.

For the online courses, do I have to complete the course in one internet session?
No. You can go back and finish or re-read the materials at any time.

What happens once I complete the online course?
The computer will tell you that you have passed. At this point, you will pay online. Next, print out the affidavit (required by the Virginia Real Estate Board); fill it out and have it notarized. Fax or mail the affidavit to us. Once we receive the affidavit, we will notify the state that you have successfully completed the course.

What happens once I complete the correspondence course?
Fill out the certification sheet with your credit card information. Complete the affidavit section and have it notarized. Fax or mail the answer sheet(s), certification sheet, and affidavit to us. We bill you only if you pass. If you do not pass, we will notify you immediately. Once we receive your paperwork, we will notify the state that you have successfully completed the course.

How do I pay for the course?
You can pay online or by correspondence using Visa, Master Card, Discover or American Express. If you prefer, you can mail a check to Potomac Real Estate School at P.O. Box 494, Oakton, Virginia 22124

How do I get credit for the course?
After you complete the course and pay, you will receive your certificate. We immediately report course completions to the Virginia Real Estate Board.

If I don’t finish the CE by my license expiration date, I have a 30 day grace period, don’t I?
NO! This grace period is misunderstood by almost everyone. You have a grace period on the payment only. In other words, if you pay your renewal fee 15 days late, there is no late fee. However, once your license expires, you are out of business. So if you don’t pay and/or finish your CE when your license expires, you better not sell any real estate or engage in any activities for which you need a license until you pay your license renewal fee and complete your CE.