PSI Exam -Virginia Real Estate License
The Virginia real estate license exam is run by PSI.
You must first pass an approved pre-license course. See VaRealtySchool.com.
How to apply for the PSI exam: After passing the course, PSI emails you an approval and link to schedule your exam. You may sign up for date and location AFTER your receive the email from PSI.
Create an account with PSI.
Create account with PSI.
You may create an account before or after you select a date and location. You can create your account before PSI sends you the approval email to take the exam.
Available exam dates and location (Calendar):
PSI Exam Dates and Cities in Virginia- View calendar
You cannot sign up for an exam until PSI receives your school approval and sends you the approval email.
Optional online proctored PSI Exam.
You can also take the PSI exam using a webcam from a computer.
*No bathroom breaks or breaks of any kind (exam time is 2 1//2 hours total), hands on desktop, eyes focused on computer screen, always in clear view of proctor.
*No hands on face, no talking/whispering/mouthing, no fidgeting. No scratch paper. Quiet room and no unauthorized persons or activity on video or audio.
Passing scores and times:
National portion: 70% (56 out of 80) 1 hour 45 minutes
State portion: 75% (30 out of 40) 45 minutes
There are 5-10 additional questions that don’t count toward your time or score.
If you don’t pass National or State, you only need to retake the one you failed. But you need to reschedule. There is is no limit on retakes.
Retake is $60, whether you have to retake both portions or just one portion.
Exam Prep: If needed you may consider exam prep. Online exam prep includes hundreds of practice exams and more. Books also available.
Exam Locations for the Virginia Real Estate PSI Exam:
Northern Virginia: Vienna (Tysons Corner), Alexandria
Other Virginia: Charlottesville, Richmond, Roanoke, Virginia Beach, Harrisonburg
Maryland: Laurel, Crofton, Baltimore, Salisbury
Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Tennessee: Bristol
Reciprocity applicants: See varealtyschool.com/reciprocity/va
Brokers only:
See the PSI broker exam info here.
This is the PSI exam date calendar. Locations also listed below.
Upgrading from salesperson to broker? See broker license requirements and info.
Out of state broker? See broker license by reciprocity.
PSI Exam Contact Information:
VaRealtySchool.com: If you have general questions, you may contact us online or contact instructor Paul Hartke with our contact form or text/call Paul directly at 703-675-5550.
PSI: The best phone number to call PSI is 855-340-3910. (We recommend this special number as it is the PSI number for Virginia only, not the national number on their website.)
Required Fingerprinting:
You are required to obtain fingerprinting in order to obtain your license. This is to be done after you pass the PSI exam. It can be done before or after applying for your license with a broker.
Option 1: Most PSI exam centers will conduct fingerprinting. $52.
Options 2: FieldprintViginia.com – Many locations throughout all Virginia. $37.50. Create an account on the website to schedule your fingerprinting. (Uusally faster processing than option 1). Print your confirmation code to take to the appointment (with 2 forms of ID). Use the code for Virginia real estate when applying: FPDPORRES
Education Requirements - Prelicense and Continuing Ed
Pre-License Education Requirements to take the Virginia real estate exam by PSI:
Pass an approved Principles of Real Estate course,
Contact us for any questions on qualifications to take PSI and get your license.
Our online course and school exam prepare you for both portions of the PSI exam. Include: Instructor’s “Pass the Exam PDF” (the popular, so-called “cheat sheets”). View all school pricing options and sign up here.
Use promo code on signup page for discount.
VaRealtySchool.com (official school name: Act Web Real Estate School)
Online courses. PSI information. Exam prep. Reciprocity. Your real estate source.
Our School and Our Instructor
Virginia instructor: The instructor is a licensed Virginia broker as well as a Virginia lawyer. Paul created and designed this page (and the website).
Contact us: Online contact form or 703-476-1747.
Instructor Paul Hartke direct: 703-675-5550
Act Web Real Estate School Inc. dba VaRealtySchool.com
11890 Sunrise Valley Dr. Reston, VA 20191
DPOR School License# 0226007035.
About our School:
Act Web Real Estate School, dba VaRealtySchool.com, is a DPOR licensed Virginia real estate school.
Virginia based school: Reston, Virginia. Specializing in Virginia real estate.
Online courses: Virginia pre-license course. Exam Prep. Post license education. Continuing education.