How to Pass the Virginia Real Estate Exam in 2026

The Virginia real estate exam is administered by PSI under the Virginia Real Estate Board (VREB). Use the current Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), VREB, and PSI Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB) materials for eligibility and licensing requirements.

Step 1: Complete the 60-Hour Board-Approved Education Requirement

Complete the current 60-hour VREB-approved education requirement. Follow current DPOR and VREB instructions for education completion and eligibility.

Step 2: Know the Exam Format

Use the current CIB for the failed-portion and application timing rules that apply to your eligibility. This article does not substitute a fixed deadline where the current CIB or DPOR guidance controls the timing.

Step 3: Complete the Current Fingerprint Process

Complete the current Virginia fingerprint process and the other DPOR/VREB licensing steps required for your application. Follow the current CIB and DPOR instructions for the order of eligibility, testing, application, and principal-broker requirements.

Step 4: Study the Current Virginia Outline

Study the national concepts and Virginia-specific subjects identified in the current CIB and DPOR materials, including Virginia regulations, agency, disclosure, settlement, common-interest-community, and other state-law topics.

Use practice questions to identify weak areas and verify Virginia-law answers against current sources. Keep personal study targets separate from the official 70% and 75% passing standards.

Step 5: Confirm Current Testing and Licensing Instructions

Before scheduling or applying, review the current PSI CIB and DPOR guidance for delivery, identification, materials, results, retakes, application timing, and principal-broker requirements.