West Virginia exam prep

West Virginia Real Estate Exam Prep

Everything the West Virginia exam actually tests: the national outline plus West Virginia license law, with a dedicated state-law bank in the free Freehold app.

The West Virginia exam at a glance

Pearson VUE-administered exam. Salesperson: 80 national (150 min) + 50 WV (60 min). Broker/associate broker: 80 national (150 min) + 60 WV (90 min). Verified against the Pearson VUE West Virginia Real Estate Candidate Handbook (#094900), 'Available Exams and Time Allotted', 2026-07-27 - which contains NO simulation component, contradicting the earlier note here that described a 60-question / 10-simulation broker exam.

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How many clock hours of Commission-approved coursework must a West Virginia salesperson applicant complete before the exam?

  1. 40 hours
  2. 90 hours
  3. 150 hours
  4. 60 hours
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90 hours — West Virginia requires 90 hours of Commission-approved real estate education for a salesperson applicant, in addition to a national criminal background check.

Source: WV Real Estate Commission - Pre-Licensing Education

As part of the West Virginia salesperson application process, an applicant must also undergo:

  1. A credit check with a major bureau
  2. A physical fitness examination
  3. A home inspector certification
  4. A national criminal background check
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A national criminal background check — In addition to completing the required education, salesperson applicants must pass a national criminal background check as part of demonstrating good moral character.

Source: WV Real Estate Commission - Salesperson Licensing

How many hours of continuing education must every West Virginia real estate licensee complete each fiscal year?

  1. 7 hours
  2. 12 hours
  3. 24 hours
  4. 3 hours
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7 hours — West Virginia requires every licensee to complete 7 hours of Commission-approved continuing education per fiscal year to remain eligible for renewal.

Source: WV Real Estate Commission - Continuing Education

West Virginia exam FAQ

How many questions are on the West Virginia real estate salesperson exam?

The West Virginia salesperson exam has 130 questions with a time limit of 210 minutes. You need 75% to pass.

What score do you need to pass the West Virginia broker exam?

The West Virginia broker exam requires 80% to pass, across 140 questions in 240 minutes.

Who administers the West Virginia real estate exam?

The exam is administered by Pearson VUE. Pearson VUE-administered exam. Salesperson: 80 national (150 min) + 50 WV (60 min). Broker/associate broker: 80 national (150 min) + 60 WV (90 min). Verified against the Pearson VUE West Virginia Real Estate Candidate Handbook (#094900), 'Available Exams and Time Allotted', 2026-07-27 - which contains NO simulation component, contradicting the earlier note here that described a 60-question / 10-simulation broker exam.

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