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Exam Day Prep

Virginia Real Estate
Exam Day Guide

Everything you need to know to walk in confident.

Before the Exam

Your Pre-Exam Checklist

  • Schedule at a PSI testing center (psiexams.com)
  • Exam fee: $60
  • Bring two forms of valid ID (one government-issued photo ID)
  • Arrive 30 minutes early
  • No phones, notes, or calculators allowed in the testing room
  • PSI provides an on-screen calculator

Know What to Expect

Exam Format Breakdown

National portion80 questions, 105 minutes, 70% to pass (56/80)
Virginia portion40 questions, 45 minutes, 75% to pass (30/40)
Total120 questions, 2.5 hours
FormatMultiple choice, computer-based
ResultsGiven immediately after completion

Where to Focus

Top Exam Topics by Weight

19%
Contracts
12%
Practice of Real Estate
10%
Property Ownership
10%
Financing
8%
Valuation
7%
Property Disclosures
7%
Real Estate Calculations
6%
Transfer of Title
5%
Land Use Controls

Next Steps

After You Pass

  1. 1Background check + fingerprinting ($52)
  2. 2Apply to DPOR for your license ($170)
  3. 3Must apply within 12 months of passing the exam
  4. 4Find a sponsoring broker
  5. 5Complete 30-hour post-license course within your first year

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