Virginia real estate exam
Questions, time and passing score for both license levels, quoted from the official handbook.
Read twice, independently, against the handbook text. Source:
- test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/466 · Copyright 2026, Last Revised 2/18/2026 (sha256 73dec698deb3...; bulletin 467 identical)
- test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/467 · Last Revised 2/18/2026 (same file as 466)
Salesperson
The entry license. Holders must work under a licensed broker.
- Scored questions
- 12080 national + 40 state
- Time
- 2 hr 30 min105 + 45 min
- To pass
- 56/80 · 30/40correct answers, on every portion
| Portion | Scored | Pretest | Time | To pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National | 80 | 1-10whole exam, approx. 10% | 105 min | 56 of 80 correct |
| State | 40 | 1-10whole exam, approx. 10% | 45 min | 30 of 40 correct |
- Number of scored questions answered correctly.
- How you pass
- Each portion is scored and passed on its own. You need to pass every portion.
- If you fail
- Retake only the portion you failed (within the handbook’s time window).
Show the handbook text behind every number7 quotes
- Each section · scored questions / time
“EXAMINATION SUMMARY TABLE ... Salesperson National 80 (80 points) 105 Minutes / State 40 (40 points) 45 Minutes / Both 120 (120 points) 150 Minutes”
va-psi-466.pdf p4 - State · scored questions
“Licensing [Salesperson-8 items, Broker-13 items] Escrow Accounts [Salesperson-2 items, Broker-7 items] Disclosure Requirements [Salesperson-10 items, Broker-7 items] ... Agency Definitions and Relationships [Salesperson-12 items, Broker-12 items] ... Virginia Fair Housing Law and Regulations [Salesperson-4 items, Broker-6 items] ... [Salesperson-4 items, Broker-5 items]”
va-psi-466.pdf p7 (pdftotext -raw); sales sum 40, broker sum 50 - Each section · unscored pretest items
“In addition to the number of questions per examination, a small number of one to ten experimental items, generally, approximately 10% of the number of questions, may be administered to candidates during the examination. These questions will not be scored. However, these questions will count against examination time.”
va-psi-466.pdf p15 - Each section · passing score
“In order to pass the examination, you must achieve the minimum score shown on each part of the examination. Passing Score Salesperson National Portion 56 State Portion 30”
va-psi-466.pdf p16 (printed p15) SCORE REPORTING - Pass rule
“Each examination consists of state and national portions. You must pass both portions to apply for licensure.”
va-psi-466.pdf p2 - Retake rule
“If you fail one portion of the examination (state or national), you must retake that portion and pass.”
va-psi-466.pdf p16 - Time (PSI API)
“VA Salesperson - National durationInMinutes 105; VA Real Estate Salesperson - State durationInMinutes 45”
https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/account/vare/test/BMY5NYFA (fetched 2026-10-16)
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Broker
The license that can run a brokerage and supervise others.
- Scored questions
- 12575 national + 50 state
- Time
- 2 hr 40 min105 + 55 min
- To pass
- 60/75 · 38/50correct answers, on every portion
| Portion | Scored | Pretest | Time | To pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National | 7580 pts | 1-10whole exam, approx. 10% | 105 min | 60 of 75 correct |
| State | 50 | 1-10whole exam, approx. 10% | 55 min | 38 of 50 correct |
- Some questions are worth up to 2 points, so points and question count differ.
- Number of scored questions answered correctly.
- How you pass
- Each portion is scored and passed on its own. You need to pass every portion.
- If you fail
- Retake only the portion you failed (within the handbook’s time window).
Show the handbook text behind every number4 quotes
- Each section · scored questions / points / time
“Broker National 75 (80 points) 105 Minutes / State 50 (50 points) 55 Minutes / Both 125 (130 points) 160 Minutes”
va-psi-466.pdf p4 EXAMINATION SUMMARY TABLE (note: national broker questions scored up to two points) - Each section · passing score
“Broker National Portion 60 State Portion 38”
va-psi-466.pdf p16 SCORE REPORTING - Retake rule
“If you fail one portion of the examination (state or national), you must retake that portion and pass.”
va-psi-466.pdf p16 - Time (PSI API)
“VA Broker - National durationInMinutes 105; VA Real Estate Broker - State durationInMinutes 55”
https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/account/vare/test/VFWGBWXP
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Where the handbook contradicts itself
We list these instead of quietly picking one. If a number above is affected, confirm with the exam vendor before test day.
- BrokerBroker national passing 60 is out of 80 points (75 items); the bulletin does not say whether 60 is points or correct answers.
FAQ
How many questions are on the Virginia Salesperson exam?
120 scored questions (80 national + 40 state). Each portion also has unscored pretest items (national: 1-10 (whole exam, approx. 10%), state: 1-10 (whole exam, approx. 10%)) that don’t count toward your score.
What is the passing score for the Virginia Salesperson exam?
National: 56 of 80 correct; State: 30 of 40 correct. Each portion is scored and passed on its own. You need to pass every portion.
How long is the Virginia Salesperson exam?
150 minutes in total.
What happens if I fail part of the Virginia Salesperson exam?
Retake only the portion you failed (within the handbook’s time window).
How many questions are on the Virginia Broker exam?
125 scored questions (75 national + 50 state). Each portion also has unscored pretest items (national: 1-10 (whole exam, approx. 10%), state: 1-10 (whole exam, approx. 10%)) that don’t count toward your score.
What is the passing score for the Virginia Broker exam?
National: 60 of 75 correct; State: 38 of 50 correct. Each portion is scored and passed on its own. You need to pass every portion.
How long is the Virginia Broker exam?
160 minutes in total.
What happens if I fail part of the Virginia Broker exam?
Retake only the portion you failed (within the handbook’s time window).