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West Virginia Real Estate Agent Continuing Education Requirements

West Virginia real estate agents must complete 7 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by West Virginia Real Estate Commission.

Applies to Salesperson, Broker.

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Requirements at a glance

What West Virginia requires of real estate agents

Set by West Virginia Real Estate Commission

CE hours required
7 hours
per renewal year
Renewal cycle
Every year
License classes
Salesperson, Broker
Exam to renew
Required

Find your license class

The course West Virginia real estate agents need

One course, planned to the exact hours and topics West Virginia Real Estate Commission requires.

  • 7 hours

    of board-approved CE every year

    2 license classes
    • Salesperson
    • Broker

    Course for these classes is in board review.

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Required subject matter

Topics West Virginia real estate agents must cover

West Virginia Real Estate Commission requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.

  • Broker-level continuing educationmin. 2.5 hours

  • Broker-level CE (3 hours, brokers and associate brokers)

How renewal works

From course to renewed license in West Virginia

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 7 hours and topics West Virginia Real Estate Commission requires.

  2. Step 2

    Complete it online, at your pace

    Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.

  3. Step 3

    Download your certificate instantly

    Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.

  4. Step 4

    Renew with the board

    Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every year through the board.

Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your West Virginia real estate agent license.

Questions West Virginia real estate agents ask

Frequently asked questions

How many continuing education hours do West Virginia real estate agents need?
West Virginia real estate agents must complete 7 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by West Virginia Real Estate Commission.
Which license classes does the West Virginia real estate agents CE requirement apply to?
The 7 hours requirement applies to: Salesperson, Broker.
What topics are required for West Virginia real estate agents continuing education?
West Virginia Real Estate Commission requires coverage of: Broker-level continuing education (2.5 hours); Broker-level CE (3 hours, brokers and associate brokers).
Is an exam required to renew a West Virginia real estate agents license?
Yes — West Virginia Real Estate Commission requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
Can West Virginia real estate agents complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the West Virginia requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Official West Virginia real estate agents licensing resources

Requirements on this page come from West Virginia Real Estate Commission’s published rules and were last verified on September 4, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.

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Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.

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