Getting your West Virginia real estate license might seem daunting, but we’re here to guide you through the process.
Read on to learn about the 6 steps you’ll need to complete before starting your career in West Virginia real estate. To learn about how much it costs to get your real estate license, visit our West Virginia Pre-Licensing pricing page.
To start:
Have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent
Be 18 years of age or older
To start, you must successfully complete 90 hours of Pre-Licensing education. The 90 hours comprise the following:
Real Estate Principles and Practice (30 hours)
Real Estate Law (20 hours)
Real Estate Finance (20 hours)
Real Estate Appraisal (20 hours)
After you complete all the course materials and pass the practice exam, there is a final exam. The minimum passing score is 70%.
You'll need to submit your application for exam to sit for the exam along with a $25 application fee. The application must include your completion certificate. You'll also need to complete a background check with IdentoGO, which will cost $45.75. To learn more about scheduling and/or mailing in your fingerprints, click here.
Once your application is approved, you will receive an email from Pearson VUE to schedule your exam date. If you do not receive the email within 72 hours, please contact the state licensing department at REClicensing@wv.gov. The cost of the exam is $110. You have 90 days OR two attempts (whichever comes first) before you must resubmit an application to sit for the exam.
Once your exam application is approved, you’ll be contacted by Pearson VUE to schedule your exam. The passing score for all exams is 70%. Please review the WV Real Estate Commission Candidate Handbook for more information.
Do you need help passing your West Virginia real estate exam? The CE Shop also offers comprehensive Exam Prep tailored to West Virginia. If you have any additional questions, visit our West Virginia real estate exam frequently asked questions page.
After passing your licensing exam, you must become associated with a current and active sponsoring broker. This broker will be a career and education mentor providing you with an inside view into the day-to-day operations of a real estate agent.
Here are some questions to consider when searching for the right broker:
What is their reputation, both locally and nationally?
What kind of real estate agents are they looking for?
Are they technologically advanced and up-to-date with the latest systems?
How do they support their agents with education and training?
What kind of commission structure do they offer?
Do they offer benefits?
Do they provide their agents with leads and marketing material?
Is there room to grow with the brokerage?
The final step is to complete the application for license with a $75 application fee. You’ll be required to upload proof of passing both portions of the exam and a Verification of Employing Broker form. This step must be completed within 90 days of passing your licensing exam.
