Virginia Real Estate Exam
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Question 1 of 5.
Where is a complaint against a licensee filed?
A. Allow the disabled to pay lower rents
B. Group like-minded people together in neighborhoods and housing units
C. Help those from other backgrounds assimilate into American culture
D. Protect certain classes of people from housing discrimination
Explanation: A complaint against a real estate licensee is filed with the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). The DPOR is the state agency responsible for licensing, regulating, and disciplining real estate professionals to ensure compliance with laws and ethical standards. The other statements listed are unrelated—they describe social or cultural goals, not regulatory functions. Filing with the DPOR ensures that alleged misconduct, such as violations of license law or unethical behavior, is properly investigated and, if necessary, disciplined.
Question 2 of 5.
What type of loan is a builder using if the builder is using two properties as collateral for the loan?
A. Blanket
B. Over secured
C. Package
D. Wrap-around
Explanation: Blanket mortgage is specifically designed to cover two or more properties under a single loan, often used by builders and developers. An oversecured loan isn’t a loan type but simply describes when collateral exceeds the loan amount. A package mortgage includes both real property and personal property (such as appliances) as collateral, not multiple properties. A wrap-around mortgage incorporates an existing loan into new financing but doesn’t allow multiple properties to serve as collateral. Thus, the only loan type fitting this situation is the blanket mortgage.
Question 3 of 5.
What instruments are commonly used to secure the purchase of real property?
A. Deed of trust and promissory note
B. Mortgage and deed of trust
C. Mortgage and lease
D. Mortgage and promissory note
Explanation: The instruments most commonly used to secure the purchase of real property are a promissory note and a mortgage. The promissory note is the borrower’s written promise to repay the loan, while the mortgage serves as the security instrument giving the lender rights to the property if repayment fails. A deed of trust and promissory note serve the same function in some states but are not used together with a mortgage. A mortgage and deed of trust are alternatives, not combined instruments, and a mortgage and lease have no connection in securing property financing.
Question 4 of 5.
How many single-family houses may an individual own in Virginia and still be exempt from fair housing laws?
A. Five
B. Four
C. Three
D. Two
Explanation: In Virginia, an individual may own up to four single-family houses and still be exempt from fair housing laws. Owning five exceeds the exemption limit, while two or three understate the actual threshold allowed. This exemption is narrow and comes with conditions, but four is the maximum number permitted.
Question 5 of 5.
A seller you're working with still owes $350,000 on their mortgage but wants to net $20,000 after the mortgage and a 7% commission are paid. What is the minimum price for which the house must sell?
A. $75,269
B. $79,645
C. $89,980
D. $96,450
Explanation: Need $370,000 net; divide by 0.93 ~ $397,849; closest choice is $396,450; others are far too low.