How to get a West Virginia real estate license
West Virginia real estate salesperson exam requirements: hours, vendor, national vs state portions, and how to prepare for the licensing exam — from the official commission.
- Salesperson hours
- 90
- Broker requirement
- 180 clock hours (12 college credit hours) for new broker applicants, or 90 hours of broker education if already a WV-licensed salesperson, plus minimum 2 years licensed as salesperson
- Exam vendor
- Pearson VUE (per official Feb 2026 WV Real Estate Commission Candidate Handbook; exam administration appears to have transitioned from PSI to Pearson VUE)
- Exam structure
- National and West Virginia state-law portions scored separately (item counts not confirmed from a single source in this pass)
- Passing
- 70% or higher in each subject area (national and state), per rec.wv.gov
Some West Virginia details were ambiguous on the official site when we researched this (July 2026) — double-check specifics with the commission before you rely on them.
Preparing for the West Virginia exam
PrepTempo's Salesperson and Broker courses cover the national portion — property, contracts, financing, agency, and practice — which is the same in West Virginia and the larger share of the exam. Study your West Virginia state-law portion from the commission on top of the core.
West Virginia real estate license FAQ
How many hours are required for a West Virginia real estate license?
90
What does the West Virginia real estate salesperson exam cover?
National and West Virginia state-law portions scored separately (item counts not confirmed from a single source in this pass)
How do I become a realtor in West Virginia?
Complete required pre-license education (90), pass the licensing exam (Pearson VUE (per official Feb 2026 WV Real Estate Commission Candidate Handbook; exam administration appears to have transitioned from PSI to Pearson VUE); National and West Virginia state-law portions scored separately (item counts not confirmed from a single source in this pass)), meet any broker affiliation rules, and apply through the West Virginia real estate commission. PrepTempo covers the national exam portion with free sample questions and free Chapter 1.
Official sources
Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal or licensing advice. Requirements change; confirm with the West Virginia real-estate commission. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state commission or exam vendor.