The information contained below is designed to provide a summary of the minimum education, experience, and examination requirements established by the West Virginia Real Estate Commission.

The information provided below can be found on the Commission's website. However, we recommend you contact the Real Estate Commission for more detailed information and for any changes which may have occurred.

Real Estate License

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent
• Complete 90 hours of Commission approved prelicense education consisting of:
  • 30 hours of Real Estate Principles and Practices
  • 20 hours of Real Estate Law
  • 20 hours of Real Estate Finance
  • 20 hours of Real Estate Appraisal
• Pass the State examination
• Submit an application and associated fees

Real Estate License

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent
• Complete 90 hours of Commission approved prelicense education consisting of:
  • 30 hours of Real Estate Principles and Practices
  • 20 hours of Real Estate Law
  • 20 hours of Real Estate Finance
  • 20 hours of Real Estate Appraisal
• These 90 hour courses prescribed for brokers are the same hours as for salesperson education requirements, but consist of more in-depth coverage in each subject area
• Must have been licensed for a minimum of 2 years as a salesperson
• Pass the State examination
• Submit an application and associated fees

Continuing Education

• Complete 7 hours of state approved elective courses every year,

Sales agents renew by June 30 of every year