Guided Path

The Learn Path

A guided progression from absolute beginner to exam-ready. Work top to bottom: each module builds on the last, ending with Virginia-specific law and exam strategy. Study material only — verify current rules with DPOR and PSI.

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  1. Beginner0/5

    1. Foundations

    Start here. What real estate actually is, how ownership works, and the language you'll use for the rest of the path.

    What Is Real Estate?Land, improvements, and the bundle of rights that comes with ownership.8 minEstates & Forms of OwnershipFreehold vs. leasehold estates and how title can be held.10 minIntro to AgencyWho works for whom, and the duties that come with it.9 minLegal Descriptions & Land MeasurementHow land is precisely described and the measurements you must know.9 minEncumbrances: Liens, Easements & EncroachmentsThe claims and limits that can attach to a property's title.10 min
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    2. Core Principles

    The working knowledge of the job: contracts, value, financing, and the laws that protect consumers.

    Contracts & the Purchase AgreementValidity, contract classifications, listing types, remedies, and key clauses in a sale.16 minValuation & Market AnalysisHow value is estimated and the three approaches to appraisal.10 minFinancing & MortgagesHow buyers pay: notes, mortgages, loan types, clauses, foreclosure, and the secondary market.18 minFair Housing & Consumer ProtectionProtected classes and the laws every agent must follow.9 minLand Use Controls & Government PowersZoning, the four government powers, and private restrictions on land.11 minLeases & Property ManagementLeasehold estates, lease types, and the property manager's role.11 minFinancing Laws & DisclosuresRESPA, Truth in Lending, TRID, ECOA, and predatory-lending rules.11 min
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    3. Advanced Practice

    The harder mechanics: transferring title, closing the deal, taxes, and the math that trips people up.

    Transfer of Title & DeedsHow ownership legally moves from one party to another.10 minClosing & SettlementThe final step: prorations, escrow, and required disclosures.11 minReal Estate MathCommissions, area, prorations, and the formulas you must know cold.14 minTitle Insurance, Recording & Special TransfersProtecting title, the recording system, and non-sale transfers.10 minPractice of Real Estate: Antitrust, Advertising & DutiesThe professional-conduct rules that govern day-to-day brokerage.11 min
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    4. Virginia Law & Exam Readiness

    The state-portion essentials and a strategy to walk into the PSI exam confident.

    Virginia License Law & DPORHow licensing works under the Real Estate Board and DPOR.11 minVirginia Agency & Disclosure RulesVirginia's statutory brokerage relationships (Code of Va. §§54.1-2130 to 54.1-2144): clients vs. customers, statutory duties, brokerage agreements, disclosure timing, and dual/designated agency.18 minVirginia Required DisclosuresThe specific disclosures Virginia law requires of sellers and licensees.12 minVirginia Escrow & Trust AccountsHow earnest money and client funds must be held, released, and documented.10 minVirginia Specific ActsVRLTA, condos, POAs, common interest communities, time-shares, and utility safety.13 minNational Exam Math DrillFast practice on commission, area, taxes, LTV, cap rate, and prorations — the national portion always includes calculation-style items.10 minExam Strategy & Final ReviewHow to study, manage time, and pass on the first try.8 min