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Key Facts: VA Real Estate Exam
120 Q
Exam Length
PSI VA salesperson candidate bulletin
80 + 40
National + State Split
PSI VA salesperson candidate bulletin
70% / 75%
Passing Scores (Natl/State)
DPOR exam guidelines
60 hrs
Pre-License Education
DPOR licensing requirements
$60
PSI Exam Fee
PSI VA fee schedule
16 hrs/2yr
Biennial CE Requirement
DPOR CE guidelines
Virginia requires 60 hours of pre-license education and passage of the PSI exam (80 national + 40 state questions). The national section requires 70% and the state section requires 75% to pass. New licensees must complete 30 hours of post-license education within their first 2 years. Virginia uses designated agency and requires buyer-agent written agreements. The state adds 'elderliness' (55+) as a protected class and enforces the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act with 100-foot buffers near tidal waters.
About the VA Real Estate Exam
The Virginia salesperson exam covers national real estate fundamentals plus Virginia-specific topics including DPOR licensing regulations, agency law (standard, designated, and dual agency), the Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Act, escrow requirements, the VRLTA, and Chesapeake Bay environmental protections.
Questions
120 scored questions
Time Limit
2.5 hours total
Passing Score
70% national, 75% state
Exam Fee
$60 (VA DPOR / PSI)
VA Real Estate Exam Content Outline
DPOR Licensing & Education
DPOR structure, 60-hour pre-license course, salesperson vs broker path, post-license education (30 hrs), biennial CE (16 hrs)
VA Agency & Disclosures
Standard agent, designated agent, dual agency, limited service agent, first substantive contact disclosure, buyer-agent written agreements
VA Contracts & Closing
Purchase agreements, escrow accounts (5 business day deposit rule), closing procedures, deed types, settlement agent role
VA Property Regulations
Grantor's tax ($0.50/$500), recordation tax ($0.25/$100), VRLTA (2-month security deposit max), Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, fair housing (elderliness)
How to Pass the VA Real Estate Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70% national, 75% state
- Exam length: 120 questions
- Time limit: 2.5 hours total
- Exam fee: $60
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the Virginia real estate salesperson exam?
The VA exam has 120 total questions: 80 national (105 minutes) and 40 state-specific (45 minutes). PSI administers both sections. You must pass each independently ā 70% on national (56/80) and 75% on state (30/40).
What education is required for a Virginia salesperson license?
Virginia requires 60 hours of Board-approved pre-license education. After licensing, new salespersons must complete 30 hours of post-license education within their first 2 years. Ongoing CE is 16 hours every 2 years (biennial), including 8 hours of mandatory topics.
What is designated agency in Virginia?
Designated agency occurs when a broker designates individual licensees within the firm to represent the buyer and seller separately in the same transaction. Each designated agent owes full fiduciary duties to their respective client, while the broker remains a dual agent with limited duties.
What is the Virginia grantor's tax?
Virginia's grantor's tax is $0.50 per $500 of the sale price, paid by the seller. In Northern Virginia, additional fees apply including a congestion relief fee of $0.15 per $100. There is also a recordation tax of $0.25 per $100, typically paid by the buyer.
What does the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act require?
The Act establishes Resource Protection Areas (RPAs) with 100-foot buffers from tidal wetlands and water bodies where development is restricted. Resource Management Areas (RMAs) are less restrictive but still require water quality impact assessments for development.