West Virginia Real Estate License Requirements
Do you want to become a real estate agent and get your West Virginia Real Estate License? Colibri Real Estate has taught thousands of aspiring real estate agents in West Virginia, and we make it easy for you to get up to speed on the West Virginia real estate license requirements.

Salesperson Pre-Licensing
Salesperson CE
Broker Pre-Licensing
Broker CE
West Virginia Blanket License Requirements
Total Hours Required: 90
Mandatory Hours: 90
Elective Hours: —
Renewal Cycle in Months: 12
Next Education Due Date: —
Online Info
All Applicants wishing to obtain their Broker or Salespersons Real Estate License must complete 90 hours of pre-license education consisting of: 30 hours of Real Estate Principles and Practices, 20 hours of Real Estate Law, 20 hours of Real Estate Finance, and 20 hours of Real Estate Appraisal.
The 90 hours prescribed for brokers are the same hours as the salesperson education requirements, but consist of more in-depth coverage in each subject area.
The 90 hours prescribed for brokers are the same hours as the salesperson education requirements, but consist of more in-depth coverage in each subject area.
Online Limitations
The Washington Real Estate Commission requires a timing mechanism for all online courses.
Roster
Roster Required: yes
Governing Agency
West Virginia Real Estate Commission
Website: http://rec.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx
Phone: 3045583555
Fax: 3045586442
Address: 300 Capitol Street, Suite 400, Charleston, WV 25301
West Virginia All Continuing Education License Requirements
Total Hours Required: 7
Mandatory Hours: —
Elective Hours: 7
Renewal Cycle in Months: 12
Next License Expiration Date: 06/30/2020
Education Cycle in Months: 12
Next Education Due Date: 06/30/2020
Online Info
West Virginia Real Estate Agents/Brokers are required to take 7 continuing education hours every 12 months. No mandatory courses.
Additional Information:
• A licensee has two (2) attempts on the final exam. You must complete the course and pass the final exam with a minimum grade of 75%. If the exam is not passed the second time, the licensee must repurchase and retake the entire course, including the final exam.
Licensees are encouraged to retain copies of their Certificates of Completion in the event that they are audited by the state. Please refer to your renewal application to determine if you need to submit your Certificate(s) of Completion with your renewal. Course completion dates are recorded using Eastern Standard Time. Please note that the date on your Certificate(s)of Completion will reflect this.
Additional Information:
• A licensee has two (2) attempts on the final exam. You must complete the course and pass the final exam with a minimum grade of 75%. If the exam is not passed the second time, the licensee must repurchase and retake the entire course, including the final exam.
• After you complete the final exam you will be required to complete the Student Affidavit form. This form will need to be signed & notarized.
Licensees are encouraged to retain copies of their Certificates of Completion in the event that they are audited by the state. Please refer to your renewal application to determine if you need to submit your Certificate(s) of Completion with your renewal. Course completion dates are recorded using Eastern Standard Time. Please note that the date on your Certificate(s)of Completion will reflect this.
Online Limitations
*****The Licensees are not allowed to take the same course(same title and content) for 2 consecutive renewal periods(2 years).*****
There are no limits on the number of CE hours allowed to be taken online.
There are no limits on the number of CE hours allowed to be taken online.
Roster
Roster Required: yes
Governing Agency
West Virginia Real Estate Commission
Website: http://rec.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx
Phone: 3045583555
Fax: 3045586442
Address: 300 Capitol Street, Suite 400, Charleston, WV 25301
West Virginia Blanket Pre-licensing License Requirements
Total Hours Required: 90
Mandatory Hours: 90
Elective Hours: —
Renewal Cycle in Months: 12
Next Education Due Date: —
Online Info
All Applicants wishing to obtain their Broker or Salespersons Real Estate License must complete 90 hours of pre-license education consisting of: 30 hours of Real Estate Principles and Practices, 20 hours of Real Estate Law, 20 hours of Real Estate Finance, and 20 hours of Real Estate Appraisal.
The 90 hours prescribed for brokers are the same hours as the salesperson education requirements, but consist of more in-depth coverage in each subject area.
The 90 hours prescribed for brokers are the same hours as the salesperson education requirements, but consist of more in-depth coverage in each subject area.
Online Limitations
The Washington Real Estate Commission requires a timing mechanism for all online courses.
Roster
Roster Required: yes
Governing Agency
West Virginia Real Estate Commission
Website: http://rec.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx
Phone: 3045583555
Fax: 3045586442
Address: 300 Capitol Street, Suite 400, Charleston, WV 25301
Good to Know
Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It’s ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.