Pass Your Virginia Real Estate Exam the First Time
The Residential Property Disclosure Act has a "Caveat Emptor" vibe that contradicts national consumer-protection lessons.
Questions
120
80 NAT / 40 STATE
To Pass
72%
70% NAT / 75% STATE
Time Limit
2.5 Hrs
150 TOTAL MINUTES
Provider
PSI
VREB
Exam data verified August 2026Licensed CC-BY 4.0
Pass your Virginia Salesperson or Broker License
Virginia follows a Caveat Emptor approach to seller disclosure, and the VREB tests the gap between what candidates expect and what Virginia law actually requires.
Most national prep courses teach full and proactive seller disclosure as the standard. Virginia takes a different approach, and the exam tests that difference throughout the disclosure section. Generic platforms and AI generated question banks were built around the pro consumer disclosure model. Virginia’s exam reflects Virginia law, not the model most candidates studied.
The License Professor is written by licensed Virginia professionals who know the PSI state portion’s content. Every question on Virginia disclosure requirements, agency structure, and escrow obligations is drawn from Virginia law.
Virginia Sample Exams
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Salesperson
Individuals new to real estate who want to start their career helping clients buy and sell property
Broker
Experienced professionals who want to operate independently or run their own brokerage
Three Topics that Trip Up Virginia Students Most
VREB Regulations
The Virginia Real Estate Board regulates everything from licensing to escrow to advertising under a dense code that includes Virginia-specific disclosures for dam break zones and mold — provisions candidates from other states will not have encountered.
Read more →Residential Disclosure Act
Virginia follows a "caveat emptor" approach where sellers must honestly answer questions but are not obligated to volunteer defects — the exam exploits the gap between what students expect (full disclosure) and what Virginia law actually requires.
Read the full breakdown →Dual/Designated Agency
Virginia permits both dual and designated agency with written consent, but the supervising broker in a designated arrangement is automatically considered a dual agent — a critical nuance students almost always miss.
The Virginia Real Estate License Professor includes specialized deep dives for each of these.
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Virginia Real Estate Practice Questions
Sample questions from the Virginia real estate exam — with answers and explanations.
1. A Virginia office building with $85,000 annual net operating income recently sold for $850,000. What is the capitalization rate?
- A.12%
- B.10%
- C.15%
- D.8.5%
2. A complaint reaches the Virginia Real Estate Board about broker conduct that occurred five years ago. What limits the Board's authority to pursue it?
- A.A three-year limitation period running from the occurrence of the grounds.
- B.Nothing sets a time limit; the Board proceeds under its disciplinary authority and the Administrative Process Act.
- C.A two-year limitation period, extended to five years where fraud is alleged.
- D.The Board loses all authority once the licence in question has expired.
3. Before a licensed real estate broker may be entitled to a commission, they must:
- A.Introduce a prospective purchaser to the owner.
- B.Commence negotiations for the sale of the property.
- C.Produce a purchaser who is ready, willing, and able to buy the property.
- D.Start the negotiations which are later completed by the owner and purchaser.
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Read more →Virginia Exam Study Plan
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Read more →Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Act: What the Exam Actually Tests
What the Virginia exam tests on this topic.
Read more →Virginia VREB Rules Cover More Than Most Candidates Expect
Virginia VREB rules impose disclosure duties beyond national norms. The PSI exam tests state specific requirements that most national prep courses skip.
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Virginia Real Estate Exam Structure: What to Expect
The Virginia Salesperson exam combines 80 national questions and 40 state-specific questions in 150 minutes.
Question breakdown
National portion: 80 questions, 56 correct to pass (70%)
Standard PSI national content.
Virginia portion: 40 questions, 30 correct to pass (75%)
Topics:
- VA license law (Title 54.1) (10-12 questions)
- Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Act (5-7 questions)
- POA disclosure (3-5 questions)
- Agency disclosure (4-6 questions)
- Trust accounts (4-5 questions)
- Caveat emptor framework (3-4 questions)
Time management
150 minutes for 120 questions = 75 seconds per question. Tight. Practice under timed conditions.
Cost structure
- Pre-licensing (60 hours): $300-$600
- Exam: $60
- License: $170
- Background check: ~$50
- Total: $580-$880
Retake rules
Retakes allowed. $60 per attempt.
If you're taking the Broker exam
The Virginia Broker exam is different from the Salesperson exam above: 125 questions (75 national + 50 state) in 160 minutes. The two portions are scored independently — you need 60 of 75 national questions correct (worth up to 80 points, since some national items score up to two points) and 38 of 50 state questions correct. Broker content shifts toward supervision, trust account management, and brokerage operations rather than the fundamentals emphasized on the Salesperson exam. Source: PSI Virginia DPOR Candidate Bulletin (rev. 2/18/2026), Examination Summary Table p.3 and Score Reporting p.15.
Topics Covered on the Virginia Real Estate Exam
The figures below describe the Salesperson exam.
National Exam Topics (80 questions)
- Property Ownership — Estates, deeds, easements
- Land Use Controls — Zoning, government powers
- Valuation — Three approaches, CMA
- Financing — Mortgages, FHA/VA, RESPA, TILA
- Agency — Agency relationships
- Contracts — Listing agreements, purchase contracts
- Closing — Closing procedures, prorations
- Practice — Working with buyers and sellers, fair housing, math
Virginia State Exam Topics (40 questions)
- Virginia License Law — VREB rules, license categories
- Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Act — Disclosure vs. Disclaimer
- Property Owners' Association Act — POA disclosure for HOA properties
- Agency Disclosure — Virginia-specific requirements
- Trust Accounts — Broker trust account rules
Why this list matters
Each state topic generates 4-7 questions. VRPDA and POA disclosure together generate 8-12 questions. Master them.
What this list doesn't tell you
PSI writes scenario-based questions. Practice questions, not just topic review.
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