Virginia
Virginia Real Estate Exam: Complete 2026 Prep Guide
Virginia's real estate salesperson exam covers national content plus Virginia-specific law administered by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). The first-time pass rate is around 65%. Virginia is a Commonwealth with unique aspects of property law including ground rents and detailed disclosure requirements.
Virginia Exam Requirements at a Glance
Pre-licensing education: 60 hours
Exam provider: PSI Services
Exam format: 120 questions — 80 national + 40 Virginia state-specific
Time limit: 4 hours
Passing score: 75% on each portion (must pass both)
Exam fee: approximately $60
License title: salesperson (under sponsoring broker)
Age requirement: 18 years old
Confirm current rules with the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR).
What Makes Virginia Different
Virginia is administered by DPOR (not a standalone real estate commission), which oversees multiple licensed professions. Virginia is also a non-judicial foreclosure state under the Deed of Trust framework, and the state has detailed disclosure requirements through the Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Act.
Virginia-Specific Topics You Must Know
These appear on the state portion and are not covered by generic national prep materials.
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) — administrative body. Real Estate Board operates under DPOR.
Virginia Real Estate Board Regulations — license law and disciplinary procedures.
Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Act — disclosure of certain property defects (with exemptions).
Property Owners' Association Act — required disclosures for properties in HOAs.
Condominium Act — disclosure requirements for condo sales.
Deed of Trust — Virginia uses deeds of trust; foreclosures are typically non-judicial.
Anti-discrimination — Virginia Fair Housing Law expands federal protections.
Continuing education — 16 hours every 2 years (8 hours mandatory + 8 hours elective).
Study Plan for the Virginia Exam
Week 1: Diagnostic + national content. Build foundation in contracts, agency, finance.
Week 2: National continued — property ownership, fair housing, valuation, math. Target 75%+ on national.
Week 3: Virginia law — DPOR/Real Estate Board rules, VRPDA, POA Act, Condo Act, deeds of trust. 40+ VA-specific practice questions.
Week 4: Full-length timed practice exams. Review missed questions. Target 78%+.
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Virginia Exam FAQ
What is DPOR?
The Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation — Virginia's administrative body for multiple licensed professions including real estate. The Real Estate Board operates under DPOR.
Is Virginia a non-judicial foreclosure state?
Yes. Virginia uses deeds of trust and allows non-judicial foreclosure (trustee's sale) under the deed of trust.
What is the Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Act?
VRPDA requires sellers of most residential property to provide buyers with a written disclosure of known defects. Buyers have rights of rescission if disclosure is not timely.
Does Virginia require POA disclosure?
Yes. The Property Owners' Association Act requires specific disclosures for properties in HOA-governed communities, including governing documents and assessment information.
Does Virginia require fingerprinting?
Yes. Virginia requires Live Scan fingerprinting for licensure.