Get Your West Virginia Real Estate License
West Virginia requires 90 hours of pre-license education before sitting for the state exam. Complete your coursework online and launch your real estate career.
90 hours required
West Virginia pre-license requirements at a glance
- Education
- 90 hours (6 college credit hours)
- Courses
- Principles and Practice (30), Law (20), Finance (20), Appraisal (20)
- Course scores
- 70% or higher in each subject to sit for the exam
- Course validity
- 3 years from completion
- State exam
- Given by Pearson VUE
Source: WV Real Estate Commission: Real Estate Salesperson Course Outline (2025) · WV Real Estate Commission: FAQ
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Getting a West Virginia real estate license: common questions
How many hours of pre-license education does West Virginia require?
90 hours (six college credit hours): 30 hours of Real Estate Principles and Practice and 20 hours each of Real Estate Law, Finance and Appraisal.
What score do I need in my courses?
At least 70% in each subject area to be eligible to sit for the exam.
How long is my pre-license education valid?
Three years from the completion date. If you finished before June 9, 2023, call the Commission's Licensing Department.
Source: WV Real Estate Commission: Real Estate Salesperson Course Outline (2025) · WV Real Estate Commission: FAQ