West Virginia West Virginia License Law
Practice Questions & Answers (2026)
West Virginia license law questions make up a substantial portion of the WV state exam and cover rules that are specific to West Virginia — national study materials often miss these details entirely. The West Virginia Real Estate Commission tests its own licensing requirements, broker supervision standards, trust account rules, continuing education mandates, and advertising regulations. Candidates who pass the national portion comfortably often struggle on the state portion specifically because of these West Virginia-specific provisions. Every question in this section tests something the West Virginia Real Estate Commission enforces directly, so study each answer explanation carefully for the specific WV rule being tested.
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Q1. Which agency regulates real estate licenses in West Virginia?
Explanation
The West Virginia Real Estate Commission (WVREC) is the state agency responsible for licensing, regulating, and disciplining real estate brokers and salespersons in West Virginia.
Q2. How many hours of pre-license education are required for a West Virginia real estate salesperson applicant?
Explanation
West Virginia requires 90 hours of approved pre-license education before a candidate may sit for the salesperson licensing examination.
Q3. What is the minimum passing score required on the West Virginia real estate licensing examination?
Explanation
West Virginia requires a minimum passing score of 70% on the real estate licensing examination, which contains 120 questions.
Q4. How many questions are on the West Virginia real estate salesperson licensing examination?
Explanation
The West Virginia salesperson licensing examination consists of 120 questions — a national portion and a state-specific portion.
Q5. Under West Virginia law, a real estate salesperson license must be held under:
Explanation
In West Virginia, a salesperson must be affiliated with and supervised by a licensed principal broker. A salesperson may not operate independently.
Q6. West Virginia real estate licenses are renewed every:
Explanation
West Virginia real estate licenses must be renewed every two years. Continuing education must be completed before renewal.
Q7. How many hours of continuing education does West Virginia require per renewal period?
Explanation
West Virginia requires 7 hours of continuing education per two-year renewal period, including mandatory hours on legal topics.
Q8. Which of the following requires a real estate license in West Virginia?
Explanation
Negotiating the sale of another person's real property for compensation requires a West Virginia real estate license. Property owners selling their own property, executors acting under court order, and attorneys in their legal capacity are exempt.
Q9. Under West Virginia law, broker trust accounts must be maintained:
Explanation
West Virginia law requires brokers to maintain all client funds in a separate trust account in a federally insured bank in West Virginia. Commingling with personal or business funds is prohibited.
Q10. In West Virginia, a licensee who commits which of the following acts may have their license revoked?
Explanation
Misrepresenting the condition of a property is a violation of West Virginia license law and grounds for disciplinary action including suspension or revocation. Misrepresentation violates the duty of honesty owed to all parties.
Q11. A West Virginia real estate licensee who wishes to conduct real estate activities in another state must:
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