EKKO Title established the Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) to serve Virginia real estate professionals seeking to stay informed of the latest industry trends and resources. ICE courses help agents build skills and earn designations and certifications that separate them from the competition. All EKKO ICE courses contribute toward the required continuing education topics and hours necessary for realtor license renewal.

Learn more about EKKO Title ICE Course offerings, and scheduled courses here.

Virginia Real Estate Board Continuing Education Requirements

Salespersons (who have renewed license at least once before)
Every 2 years, 16 hours of continuing education as prescribed. See details here.

• 3 hours in Ethics and Standards of Conduct
• 2 hours in Fair Housing
• 1 hour in Legal Updates and Emerging Trends
• 1 hour in Real Estate Agency
• 1 hour in Real Estate Contracts
• 8 remaining hours in Real Estate Related subjects or in the required topics above.

Post Licensing Credit Requirements for New Salespersons
30 hours to be completed within the first 12 months of licensure if license was obtained on or after July 1, 2008. See details here.

Residential Real Estate Practice Track

• 3 hours in Agency Law
• 3 hours in Fair Housing
• 3 hours in Real Estate Law
• 3 hours in Offer to Purchase
• 3 hours in Ethics and Standards of Conduct/Current Industry Issues and Trends
• 15 remaining hours in Elective Topics (approved courses are a minimum of 1 hour and a maximum of 4 hours)

NOTE: The above Requirements are subject to change. For more information, consult the Virginia Real Estate Board.