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Virginia REALTORS®' webinars are informative, interactive, and interesting. Look through our dynamic list of webinars now so YOU can have information to boost your business. Can’t attend a webinar live? That’s okay. Register anyway for access to the replay.

Upcoming Webinars

Previously Recorded Webinars

 

On-Demand Courses


On-Demand Learning

 

Need a course NOW? Then On-Demand is the option for you. See which opportunity you can utilize to help you. You can even start tasking a CE course within minutes. Browse our evolving options and start learning.

Business Success

Diversity Training

Continuing Education


Continuing Education


CE is a part of every member’s long-term career. Utilize our user-friendly opportunities for earning CE to help make keeping your license active easy. We’ve created options to assist busy REALTORS® like you.

Live Virtual CE Classes

On-Demand CE Classes

Certifications & Designations


Certifications


Learn more about how you can sharpen your real estate skills by completing one (or more!) of our specialized programs.
Whether you need one CE class or want a full certification, our courses can help you out. 

Virginia REALTOR® Institute (GRI)

Broker Premier

PM Certified

Upcoming Live & Virtual Events

  • Using the latest data from the American Community Survey conducted by the US Census Bureau, this webinar will highlight the key trends and characteristics of Virginia’s population. Some areas of focus will include the demographic profile of residents, migration trends, and housing situation.


    Ryan Price

    Chief Economist

    Virginia REALTORS®

    For more than a decade, Ryan has honed his knowledge of Virginia’s housing market. Before stepping into his current role of Virginia REALTORS® Chief Economist, Ryan served as the association’s Deputy Chief Economist. Prior to joining our team, he served as the President of research consulting firm LSA Planning, as an Urban Planner for the City of Alexandria, and as part of the research team at the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University. Even before joining VAR full time, Ryan spent years contributing to our research, including the monthly Virginia Home Sales Report and our quarterly regional market reports. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from James Madison University and a master’s degree in urban planning from Virginia Tech.

    Sejal Naik

    Deputy Chief Economist

    Virginia REALTORS®

    Prior to joining Virginia REALTORS® as the Deputy Chief Economist, Sejal worked as an economist at the US Securities and Exchange Commission. She has also contributed to economic research and analysis at the American Bankers Association, Freddie Mac, and The Advisory Board Company. She graduated with a master’s degree in Finance from the University of California San Diego and a bachelor’s degree in Economics from George Mason University.

  • Includes Credits Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 07/15/2025 at 9:00 AM (EDT)

    Real estate is about relationships. You need to know what Virginia law stipulates about your business contacts. This course will provide a detailed guide for Virginia real estate licensees on important issues dealing with agency. Topics include: brokerage relationships, agency disclosure, confidentiality, transactions, and agency in the Code of Ethics. The course will engage students in critical thinking and encourage group discussion. 

    CE/PL Approved: 1 Hours Real Estate Agency and 5 Hours Real Estate Related for CE or 6 Hours Real Estate Related; 3 Hours Virginia Agency Law for PL. 

    NOTE: In order to receive class credit, you will need to attend both days.

    Donna Austin

    Donna Austin, an experienced Virginia Real Estate Broker since 1985, presently operates her own company specializing in sales and consulting. She has managed two referral companies, sold residential and commercial properties, and was a licensed broker in twelve states while employed by a national firm. Donna trains throughout the Commonwealth in advanced designation courses including the Accredited Buyer Representative Course, Senior Real Estate Specialist, Seller Representative Specialist and Graduate REALTOR® Institute for the National Association and the Virginia REALTORS®. She has taught Broker Law and Continuing Education as a well as Pre and Post Licensing Courses throughout the Commonwealth. She is the past recipient of VAR’s Educator of the Year Award and the Ethics Leadership Award.

  • Includes a Live Web Event on 07/15/2025 at 10:00 AM (EDT)

    PMX Spring Update, the annual event you have loved for years, has gotten a new name and is better than ever. PMX Spring Update is NOW PMX Summer Update. Register before July 17th, so you can participate in last 2025 live edition this member-favorite session. On the morning of July 15th, Ryan Leonard Virginia REALTORS® staff, will be going live on a virtual class to review and discuss the important VRLTA updates you need to know. You'll want to tune in LIVE since Ryan will be hosting a real-time Q&A at the conclusion of the session. 

    This class will be provided after the live session along with supporting documents that will help you in your business. 

    NOTE: This is an annual requirement for maintaining the Virginia REALTORS® property management certification, PM Certified.

    To be submitted for 2 hours Legal Updates (CE) and Current Industry Trends (PL).

    Ryan Leonard

    Staff Counsel

    Virginia REALTORS®

    Ryan is a graduate of the University of Richmond School of Law and is licensed to practice law in Virginia and Washington, DC. He has a background working as an attorney in private practice, volunteering for legal organizations such as Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Legal Aid Society of San Diego, and Animal Legal Defense Fund, as well as experience in the private sector in a variety of non-legal fields. When he is not working as Staff Counsel for Virginia REALTORS®, Ryan works as an adjunct professor of political science at Brightpoint Community College.

  • $15.00
    Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 07/17/2025 at 10:00 AM (EDT)

    Register for this New Laws CE course where we will give an in-depth analysis on the changes that YOU need to know. You've seen and heard about the basics, but this CE course gives you the deeper knowledge you want and provides you the opportunity to ask questions--all while earning CE. Register today for this course covering the changes that went into effect July 1. 

    Pending CE/PL APPROVAL

    Ryan Leonard

    Staff Counsel

    Virginia REALTORS®

    Ryan is a graduate of the University of Richmond School of Law and is licensed to practice law in Virginia and Washington, DC. He has a background working as an attorney in private practice, volunteering for legal organizations such as Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Legal Aid Society of San Diego, and Animal Legal Defense Fund, as well as experience in the private sector in a variety of non-legal fields. When he is not working as Staff Counsel for Virginia REALTORS®, Ryan works as an adjunct professor of political science at Brightpoint Community College.

  • Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 07/22/2025 at 9:00 AM (EDT)

    Master your leasing skills! Take an in-depth look at the residential lease form as well as the addendums to ensure you are providing accurate guidance to your clients. Learn about the landlord's and tenant's responsibilities, manage expectations, mitigate risk, and create a successful working relationship between all parties. 

    CE/PL Approved: 2 Hour Contracts and 2 Hours Real Estate Related credit or 4 Hours Real Estate Related for CE; Not Approved for PL.

    Barrie Bowers

    Barrie B. Bowers is an attorney with in-house experience for a major apartment real estate investment trust who understands the needs of property management and other real estate companies. She has extensive experience in a full range of property management issues, real estate transactions, outdoor advertising, and landlord-tenant and fair housing laws—including representing clients before the Virginia Real Estate and Fair Housing Boards. 

    Barrie provides in-house training on a broad range of property management legal issues and has expertise in the negotiation of contracts with providers of voice, data, and video including cable and telephone companies. For real estate clients, Barrie regularly handles sales, acquisition, and other property transactions, ranging from easements to single asset purchases to portfolio transactions. Barrie’s diligent approach from the beginning to the end of any project helps maintain a focus on the finish line while anticipating and attending to the details of the project along the way. 

  • Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 07/24/2025 at 9:00 AM (EDT)

    This course will help you determine the level of risk management and administrative practices you need in your organization. You will also have the opportunity to evaluate different personnel issues, establish an effective problem-solving process, and ultimately create a platform to design the best strategic action plan that will take your brokerage to the next level. By taking the time to evaluate your business status, you can uncover ways to identify problem areas and utilize a decision-making process that's both flexible and rational. Get ready to be inspired and motivated to explore business enhancing practices to reach your brokerage goals.

    Approved 4 Hours Broker Management

    Michael Guthrie

    Michael Guthrie is the CEO and Managing Broker of Roy Wheeler Realty in Charlottesville, VA. He joined the company in November of 2005 after being a REALTOR® in Northern Virginia since 1983. Since taking over Roy Wheeler, the company has expanded from 1 to 6 offices and now has more than 135 REALTORS® running their businesses under the Roy Wheeler corporate structure. Michael was named Charlottesville’s REALTOR® of the year in 2009, the Charlottesville Chamber’s Small Business person of the year in 2010, and was the Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics Award recipient in 2014. Michael currently hosts his weekly radio show, Real Estate Matters on WINA every Saturday morning. He has taught DPOR approved courses in Charlottesville and throughout Virginia.