Pass Your West Virginia Real Estate Exam the First Time
West Virginia requires 90 hours of pre-licensing education. The exam tests WV's disclosure requirements and mineral rights - coal and gas rights are often severed from surface rights here. Understanding these 'split estates' is essential!
Questions
130
100 NAT / 30 STATE
To Pass
70%
91 / 130 TO PASS
Time Limit
3.5 Hrs
210 TOTAL MINUTES
Provider
PSI
WVREC
Pass your West Virginia Salesperson or Broker License
West Virginia’s state exam includes 7 dedicated math questions on prorations and closing statements, and candidates who cannot determine debits versus credits lose all 7.
National prep courses teach closing math from generic examples. West Virginia’s exam uses a specific format that reflects state practice, and candidates who prepared with standard materials discover the difference during the exam. Generic question banks cannot cover West Virginia’s state specific closing procedures accurately, and no AI tool was trained on enough West Virginia specific content to generate reliable questions.
The License Professor is written by licensed West Virginia professionals who know the PSI state portion’s priorities. Every question on West Virginia agency requirements, brokerage contract rules, and closing math is drawn from West Virginia law.
West Virginia Sample Exams
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Salesperson
Individuals new to real estate who want to start their career helping clients buy and sell property
Broker
Experienced professionals who want to operate independently or run their own brokerage
Three Topics that Trip Up West Virginia Students Most
Agency Relationships
West Virginia requires written disclosure of agency relationships on a commission-promulgated form before any contract is signed — the exam hammers timing and the specific duties owed to principals versus customers.
Brokerage Disclosures
Every brokerage contract must contain a definite expiration date with no auto-renewal provision — no clause can require the client to pay commission after expiration if they switch brokers.
Commission Powers
The WVREC has authority to refuse, revoke, or suspend licenses and impose fines, but only accepts written complaints and only has five commissioners (four licensed, one citizen) — the exam tests composition and disciplinary grounds.
The West Virginia Real Estate License Professor includes specialized deep dives for each of these.
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West Virginia Real Estate Exam FAQ
West Virginia Real Estate Practice Questions
Sample questions from the West Virginia real estate exam — with answers and explanations.
1. The duties of an agent to their seller client include all of the following EXCEPT:
- A.treating personal information as confidential.
- B.disclosing known property defects to buyers and their agents.
- C.disclosing the seller's financial position to buyers and their agents.
- D.refraining from making unauthorized commitments on behalf of the client.
2. A buyer wants to include the following clause in the offer to purchase: 'Seller warrants that the property is free of the presence of werewolves, vampires, and other supernatural presences.' Which of the following statements is true?
- A.The clause is extraneous to a real estate transaction and is not valid.
- B.The buyer is within his or her rights to include this clause in the offer.
- C.This situation falls under the normal property condition disclosure requirements.
- D.In West Virginia, brokers and salespersons are not permitted to add terms as dictated by either party.
3. In the state of West Virginia, the right or power to sell a property in the event of a default under the terms of the trust deed is granted by the:
- A.Buyer to the seller.
- B.Trustor to the trustee.
- C.Trustee to the trustor.
- D.Buyer to the beneficiary.
More on the West Virginia Real Estate Exam
Deeper reading on the topics that matter most for West Virginia candidates.
West Virginia Real Estate License Reciprocity
West Virginia has partial reciprocity agreements with select states. Agents licensed in a recognized state may qualify to skip some pre-licensing education, but must still pass the West Virginia-specific state exam.
States accepted by West Virginia (15 states)
Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Iowa, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia
States that recognize a West Virginia license
Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia
Reciprocity rules change. Verify current requirements with each state's real estate commission before applying.
Your Path to West Virginia Real Estate
Follow the progression from entry-level to advanced licensure.
Salesperson License
Who is this for?
This license is ideal for individuals new to real estate who want to start their career helping clients buy and sell property To obtain a Salesperson license, you must be sponsored by a licensed broker or brokerage firm.
Requirements
Your Exam
You need 91 out of 130 questions correct to pass.
To upgrade: 2 years experience, no sponsorship needed
Broker License
Who is this for?
This license is ideal for experienced professionals who want to operate independently or run their own brokerage
Requirements
Your Exam
You need 120 out of 160 questions correct to pass.