• WEST VIRGINIA REAL ESTATE EDUCATION

West Virginia Real Estate License & Education
Where do you want to start?

Whether you're getting licensed for the first time, renewing your CE, or completing post-license requirements — you're in the right place.

How to get and keep a West Virginia real estate license

  1. Complete 90 hours of pre-license education

    Principles, Law, Finance and Appraisal.

    Pre-license courses →
  2. Pass the Pearson VUE exam

    After scoring 70% in each course subject.

    Exam prep →
  3. Get licensed

    No separate post-license course listed.

    First renewal →
  4. Renew every year with 7 hours of CE

    Renewal opens May 1.

    CE renewal →

Source: WV Real Estate Commission: Real Estate Salesperson Course Outline (2025) · WV Real Estate Commission: FAQ