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The following is all the information needed for obtaining a broker license and how@ Home Prep can help pass the state exam!

License Education:
  • 90 hour prelicensing course
Continuing Education:
  • 7 hours every year
Other Requirements:
  • Must be 18 years old
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED
  • 2 years experience as a licensed salesperson
  • Recommendations from brokers worked for as a salesperson
Applications: To apply, contact the state of West Virginia (304) 558-3555. There is a $100 application fee that must be submitted with the application.
Reciprocity

The West Virginia Real Estate Commission has entered in to reciprocal agreement with the following states:

  • Alabama
  • Arkansas
  • Colorado
  • Georgia
  • Idaho
  • Iowa
  • Kentucky
  • Massachusettes
  • Mississippi
  • Nebraska
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Pennsylvania
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Virginia
Examinations:
  • The exam is administered by the West Virginia Real Estate Commission
  • Fee for the exam is $25
  • Topics on the national portion of the exam include property ownership, land use control and regulations, valuation and market analysis, financing, laws of agency, mandated closures, contracts, transfer of property, practice of real estate, and real estate calculations.
  • Topics on the state portion of the exam include real estate commission, licensure, regulation of conduct of licensees, broker/salesperson relationships, disclosures  

 

Helpful Books:
  • Real Estate Fundamentals, 6th Edition
  • Modern Real Estate Practices, 16th Edition
  • Real Estate Law, 5th Edition
  • Marketing Real Estate, 3rd Edition
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