Real Estate Licensing Virginia Real Estate Salesperson Exam - Topic 1 Question 10 Discussion

Actual exam question for Real Estate Licensing's Virginia Real Estate Salesperson exam

Question #: 10
Topic #: 1

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What is the difference between assemblage and plottage?

AAssemblage involves combining parcels of land, and plottage involves splitting parcels of land.

BAssemblage is the first step in creating a new subdivision, and plottage is the second step.

CAssemblage is the act of building a new building, and plottage is the act of creating a new parcel of land.

DAssemblage is the act of combining parcels of land, and plottage is the resulting increase in value.

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Suggested Answer: D

Assemblage: The process of combining two or more adjacent parcels of land into one larger parcel.

Plottage: The increase in value that results from assemblage due to the greater utility or economic use of the combined parcel.

Example: Two small lots may be worth $50,000 each separately, but if assembled into one larger parcel, the combined property may be worth $120,000 due to increased development potential.

Reference (Virginia Real Estate):

Virginia Real Estate Principles -- Land and Appraisal section

A490-02REGS.pdf -- Valuation curriculum

by Elfriede at Mar 05, 2026, 06:20 AM

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