Free West Virginia Real Estate Practice Exam Questions (October 2026) 50+

“Each broker shall notify the Commission in writing of any change of name of the broker’s business organization name or trade name within thirty (30) days of such change.” Per West Virginia 174 12.3.10.2.

$2,000 to $5,000. This is a criminal fine imposed following conviction, separate from commission discipline.

Twenty days. “Upon initiation or receipt of the complaint, the commission shall provide a copy of the complaint to the licensee for his or her response to the allegations contained in the complaint. The accused party shall file an answer within twenty days of the date of service.” Per West Virginia License Act 30-40-20

A fine. “Any corporation, association or partnership convicted of a first violation of this article or the commission's rules, shall be fined not less than $2,000 nor more than $5,000” Per West Virginia License Act 30-40-22

“The commission shall consist of five persons appointed for terms of four years by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.” Per West Virginia License Act Section 30-40-6.

Generally speaking, everyone must comply. The law applies to owners, managers, salespersons, brokers, builders, appraisers, rental agents, and more.

West Virginia is NOT a Community Property state. The states that have community property laws are: Louisiana, Arizona, California, Texas, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, and Wisconsin. Community property is property acquired that is considered to be obtained by mutual effort.

“Designated broker means a person holding a broker’s license who has been appointed by a partnership, association, corporation, or other form of business organization engaged in the real estate brokerage business, to be responsible for the acts of the business and to whom the partners, members, or board of directors have delegated full authority to conduct the real estate brokerage activities of the business organization.” Per West Virginia License Act 30-40-4

Unlike some states, in West Virginia, there is no state law that dictates what a broker may charge for a commission. The commission is completely negotiable in the listing contract.

“Four commissioners must be licensed under the provisions of this article, and one commissioner must be a citizen member who is not licensed under the provisions of this article.” Per West Virginia License Act Section 30-40-6.

A fiduciary relationship is one in which the agent is held in a position of special trust and confidence by the principal.

“ Each commissioner must have been a resident of this state for at least six years prior to his or her appointment and must remain a resident during the appointment term.” Per West Virginia License Act 30-40-6

First time individuals, no more than 90 days. “Any person convicted of a first violation shall be fined not less than $1,000 nor more than $2,000, or confined in the county or regional jail not more than ninety days, or both fined and confined” Per West Virginia License Act 30-40-22

A broker price opinion "BPO" is a violation of license law. In West Virginia, brokers may not perform a "BPO" or an appraisal unless the broker is licensed or certified as an appraiser. All of the other following tasks are perfectly acceptable and allowed for a licensed real estate broker.

Put simply, the purpose of the West Virginia Real Estate Licensing and Practices Act is to protect the public against unlaw real estate issues. The law defines everything that buyers, sellers, agents, and brokers need to know.

Title theory states function where banks or mortgage lenders hold the title of a property until it is paid in full. West Virginia practices title theory.

“Advertises or displays a "for sale", "for rent" or other such sign on any property without an agency relationship being established or without the owner's knowledge and written consent.” Per West Virginia License Act 30-40-19

The others are not true. “The names of associate brokers and salespersons shall not be included in the advertising unless the associate brokers and salespersons are clearly identified as such.” Per West Virginia 174-1-17.

“The commission shall consist of five persons appointed for terms of four years by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.” Per West Virginia License Act Section 30-40-6.

“To maintain an active license, every licensee is required to complete seven (7) hours of continuing professional education for each fiscal year in courses approved by the commission.” Per West Virginia Real Estate Commission

“15.1. Commingling Prohibited. -- In order to prevent the commingling of trust funds with other funds, brokers are required to deposit all trust funds into one or more trust accounts established in accordance with W. Va. Code § 30-40-18, which accounts may be audited by the Commission through its authorized representative.”Per West Virginia License Act Section 174-1-15

The corporation is subject to a $5,000–$10,000 fine. Officers, members, employees, or agents can separately be subject to the penalties for individuals. See West Virginia Code §30-40-22(d)–(e).

“Have served an apprenticeship as a licensed salesperson for two years or shall produce evidence satisfactory to the commission, in its sole discretion, of real estate experience equivalent to two years full-time experience as a licensed salesperson.” The applicant must submit to the Commission written documentation outlining the applicant's experience in the real estate business. Per West Virginia License Act 30-40-12

“Every broker shall maintain at the broker’s usual place of business, all records required by the Commission for a minimum of five (5) years.” Per West Virginia License Act Section 10.3 Maintain Records.

Commingling is when a licensee mixes funds held in care for a client with their own funds.

Jackie is responsible. It is up to each and every licensee to track their own continuing education. Per West Virginia License Law

The broker must send the salesperson's license to the West Virginia Real Estate Commission.

“Obtains, negotiates or attempts to obtain or negotiate a contract whereby the broker is entitled to a commission only to the extent that the sales price exceeds a given amount, commonly referred to as a net listing.” Per West Virginia License Act 30-40-19

West Virginia's Real Estate Laws are contained in West Virginia Chapter 30, Article 40.

Trust funds may be deposited and transferred from a non-interest-bearing trust account into an interest-bearing trust account only with written consent. Per West Virginia License Law 174-1-15

“Each licensee shall notify the Commission in writing of any change in name, personal address, and phone and email address of record within thirty (30) days of the change or prior to June 30, whichever comes first.” Per West Virginia 174-1-9

The letters must be at least 1 inch in height. “ Every sign shall contain prominently display the name of the broker, together with his or her trade name, if any, beneath which shall be the word the term “Broker,” and the company name, if any, all in letters not less than 1 inch in height. If the broker so desires, the names of the salespersons or associate brokers may be placed below the name of the broker.” Per West Virginia 174-1-13.

They are authorized to charge a general fine of $1,000 per day per violation. “Available sanctions include, but are not limited to, denial of a license or renewal thereof, administrative fine not to exceed $1,000 per day per violation, probation, revocation, suspension, restitution, require additional education, censure, denial of future license, downgrade of license, reprimand or order the return of compensation collected from an injured consumer.” Per West Virginia License Act 30-40-22

Dual agency is legal in West Virginia as long as there is written consent from all parties prior to entering into negotiations. Per West Virginia License Act 174-1-16

“Four commissioners must be licensed under the provisions of this article, and one commissioner must be a citizen member who is not licensed under the provisions of this article.” Per West Virginia License Act Section 30-40-6.

Blindness is state-specific; the rest are all protected by the federal fair housing act, NOT the West Virginia fair housing act. “discrimination in housing because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, blindness, disability, or familial status is forbidden.” Per West Virginia Fair Housing Act

Disability is protected. “discrimination in housing because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, blindness, disability, or familial status is forbidden.” Per West Virginia Fair Housing Act

“To maintain an active license, every licensee is required to complete seven (7) hours of continuing professional education for each fiscal year in courses approved by the commission.” Per West Virginia Real Estate Commission

No more than a year. “Any person convicted of a second or subsequent violation shall be fined not less than $2,000 nor more than $5,000, or confined in the county or regional jail for a term not to exceed one year, or both fined and confined” Per West Virginia License Act 30-40-22

“Unless otherwise directed or allowed in the signed purchase agreement, every broker who receives any trust funds shall immediately or by the next business day following receipt deposit the trust funds in the broker’s trust account” Per West Virginia License Law 174-1-15

Credit is not protected. “discrimination in housing because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, blindness, disability, or familial status is forbidden.” Per West Virginia Fair Housing Act

$2,000 to $5,000. This criminal penalty is separate from commission discipline; the court may impose a fine, jail, or both.

In the event of the death of a responsible sole proprietor broker, the commission may permit an associate broker or a designated salesperson licensed to complete and close the then-existing business for a temporary period not to exceed six (6) months. Per West Virginia License Act 174-1-11

None. “No trust fund account may earn interest or any other form of income, unless specifically authorized by commission rule.” Per West Virginia License Act 30-40-18

$1,000 to $2,000. This criminal penalty is separate from commission discipline; the court may impose a fine, jail, or both.

$5,000 to $10,000. This is a criminal fine imposed following conviction, separate from commission discipline.

“The commission shall consist of five persons appointed for terms of four years by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.” Per West Virginia License Act Section 30-40-6.

All of the following actions are allowed aside from making cold calls. Unlicensed assistants are not permitted to make any form of real estate-related cold call. Per West Virginia 30-40-5

All of the following actions are NOT allowed aside from “Accept and process rental reservations or bookings for a period not to exceed thirty (30) consecutive days in a manner and procedure predetermined by the broker.” Per West Virginia License Act 30-40-5

An individual convicted of a first violation may be fined $1,000–$2,000, jailed for up to 90 days, or both. These criminal penalties are separate from the Commission’s administrative sanctions. See West Virginia Code §30-40-22(a).