How to Become a Real Estate Agent in West Virginia
90 hours of pre-licensing education, then the PSI exam. State fees come to $217, on top of a course starting at $274.
Requirements set by West Virginia Real Estate Commission (WVREC).
The steps, in order
- 1
Check you're eligible
West Virginia requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
- 2
Complete 90 hours of pre-licensing education
West Virginia Real Estate Commission (WVREC) requires 90 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.
- 3
Pass the PSI licensing exam
West Virginia uses PSI. The exam is 150 questions, split 100 national and 50 state. The exam fee is $96.
- 4
Submit fingerprints and a background check
West Virginia charges $46 for fingerprinting and the background check.
- 5
Apply for your license
The application fee is $75, paid to West Virginia Real Estate Commission (WVREC).
- 6
Keep the license current
West Virginia requires 7 hours of continuing education every 1 year to renew.
Next steps
West Virginia Real Estate License FAQ
How many hours of real estate school does West Virginia require? ▾
West Virginia Real Estate Commission (WVREC) requires 90 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.
How much does a West Virginia real estate license cost? ▾
West Virginia charges $217 in state fees: $96 exam fee, $75 application fee, $46 fingerprinting. Your course is the other half of the cost and is priced by the school, not the state.
What are the requirements to get a real estate license in West Virginia? ▾
You must be at least 18 and have: High school diploma or GED, complete 90 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the PSI licensing exam.
What is on the West Virginia real estate exam? ▾
West Virginia uses PSI. The exam is 150 questions: 100 on national real estate practice and 50 on West Virginia law.