Zoom Instructions and Tips
RAR and CVR MLS offer virtual classes via the Zoom meeting platform. Registration is required and available on the RAR calendar.
You must test your camera and audio connection before class. Utilize the test for Zoom meetings at zoom.us/test. Appearing and remaining on camera for the duration of the class is mandatory to receive credit per the Virginia Real Estate Board. A staff host will be present to observe attendance for the instructor.
- Credited Courses: Attendees must stay on camera throughout the whole class, must send name and Instagram handle (if they have one) in the meeting chat
- Noncredited Courses: Attendees must send name and Instagram handle (if they have one) in the meeting chat
If you are off camera for too long, the moderator will send you a private message, if you don’t respond you will be removed from class.
We recommend joining 20 minutes before the start of class, this will give you time to test your audio connection and camera, you will also have time to send any questions to the meeting host.
Please note that all participant microphones will be muted while class is in session, if you have a question at any time during class, please open the chat and send that question directly to the meeting host, do not unmute your microphone unless asked to do so.
Sign in ends 10 minutes after the start of class, after which time no one is permitted to enter the class. Click the School Policies toggle below for more information.
Click here to test your audio and video connection by joining a Zoom test meeting.
There are two ways to join meeting audio, joining via computer or joining via telephone. We recommend joining 20 minutes before the start of class, this will give you time to test your audio connection and camera, you will also have time to send any questions to the meeting host.
Mobile App Testing: Open the Zoom app and click New Meeting > Start Meeting
To make sure Zoom has access to your device’s microphone and camera, follow these steps:
iOS:
Audio: Go to your phone settings > Privacy > Microphone and switch on the toggle for Zoom.
Video: Go to your phone settings > Scroll all the way down to Zoom > You will see the access settings, make sure camera access is switched on
Andriod:
Audio: Go to your phone Settings > Apps & notifications > App permissions > Microphone and switch on the toggle for Zoom
Video: Go to your phone Settings > Scroll down to Apps/Permissions > Find Zoom App Settings > Click Permissions > Switch Camera on
If you get disconnected for any reason while class is in session, stay calm, follow the same protocol as joining to get back into the class as soon as possible.
Once you return, send a chat to the host explaining what happened and how long you were away.
If you have ongoing technical issues, tell your host in a private message. If that is not possible, contact programs@RARealtors.com.

- Press and hold SPACE key to temporarily unmute yourself
- Windows: Alt + A
- Mac: Shift + Command + A
- Rename: Hover over your name and click Rename to change your screen name displayed to other participants.
- Non-verbal feedback icons
Chat: Access the chat window to send questions to the meeting host.
Leave Meeting: Leave the meeting while it continues for the other participants.
Meeting chat will be available for questions directed to the meeting host or instructor only.
You’ll be notified about instructor question submission preferences at the beginning of class.
Some instructors will have chat submissions with a designated moderator. Other instructors will ask you to use the “raise hand” button and unmute your own mic to speak.
10-minute breaks will be held after each hour of class. During this time, attendees can turn cameras off but must keep the sound on to hear when the break ends.