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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.
Salesperson exam
130questions
210 mintime limit
75%to pass
Two separately scored sections
Broker exam
140questions
240 mintime limit
80%to pass
Two separately scored sections
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West Virginia law topics Freehold drills
From the West Virginia state-law question bank — every question cites its statute or regulation.
Discipline Violations
License Types
Continuing Education
Escrow Trust Accounts
Property Disclosure
Advertising Rules
Prelicense Education
Agency Disclosure
Sample West Virginia law questions
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How many clock hours of Commission-approved coursework must a West Virginia salesperson applicant complete before the exam?
40 hours
90 hours
150 hours
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:
A credit check with a major bureau
A physical fitness examination
A home inspector certification
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?
7 hours
12 hours
24 hours
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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