How to Pass the West Virginia Real Estate Exam in 2026

The West Virginia real estate salesperson exam is administered through Pearson VUE for the West Virginia Real Estate Commission (WVREC). Use the current WVREC and Pearson VUE handbook for eligibility, scheduling, and licensing requirements.

Step 1: Complete the 90-Hour Course

Complete the current 90-hour course requirement for the West Virginia salesperson pathway. Follow the current WVREC instructions for course completion and the examination application.

Step 2: Complete the Background-Check and Application Sequence

Complete the national criminal background check before submitting the examination application. Submit the exam application to WVREC, then follow the Pearson VUE authorization instructions you receive.

Step 3: Know the Exam Format

The authorization lasts 90 days or two attempts, whichever comes first. If you fail one portion, only that portion may be retaken within the authorization period. After passing both portions, apply for the license within 90 days.

Step 4: Study the Current West Virginia Outline

Study the national real estate concepts and West Virginia-specific subjects identified in the current WVREC and Pearson VUE materials. Use practice questions to identify weak areas and verify state-law answers against current sources.

Keep personal study targets separate from the official scaled-score standard. A practice score is not an official readiness requirement.

Step 5: Follow Current Pearson VUE Exam-Day Guidance

Review the current Pearson VUE handbook for test-center and online-proctoring options, identification, permitted materials, results, and scheduling. Do not rely on a static list of testing centers because delivery options and locations can change.