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Advertising Rules

​​Here is the PowerPoint outlining advertising rules. Full Story
174-1-21- New Rule

New rule in effect June 4, 2026: §174-​1-21. Broker Supervision of Salespersons and Associate… Full Story
Fraud Prevention

​The WV Real Estate Commission Compliance and Investigative Staff put together a list of tips to… Full Story
Scam Alert

A New Renewal Season Begins, and With It - Scam Attempts Full Story
'Tis the Season for License Renewals

Starting tonight at midnight on May 1st Renewal Season will begin! Full Story
USSSCI Real Estate Scams - Vacant Properties

The U.S. Secret Service has observed a sharp increase in reports of real estate fraud associated… Full Story
Email Scam Warning

Caution! Another day, another email scam. Full Story
We are Moving!!

The West Virginia Real Estate Commission is moving from 300 Capitol Street - Suite 400,… Full Story

Renewal Double Charges Issue and Information

We are on top of this issue and refunds will be issued shortly to those affected. Full Story
Important Update Regarding SB 458 – Universal Licensing Act of 2025

We’ve received questions regarding Senate Bill 458, the newly passed Universal Professional and… Full Story

Updated WV Real Estate Commission Office Hours

The WV Real Estate Commission's operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm, excluding… Full Story

Thanksgiving Office Hours

​In observance of Thanksgiving and Lincoln's Day our offices will be closed on November 27th… Full Story

Email Scams - How to Recognize Valid WVREC Emails

We have been alerted to an increase in scam emails being sent to our licensees that act is if… Full Story

Labor Day and Late Fees Increase 9-1-2024

​Our offices will be closed Monday, September 2, 2024 in observance of Labor… Full Story

Pearson Vue - Testing Center Issues

We are aware that our testing vendor, Pearson Vue, is currently experiencing system issues.

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Fourth Of July Holiday Hours

​Today, July 3rd, Governor Jim Justice declared ​July 5th ​​a State Employee holiday.

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Email Scam Alert!!!!

🚨Email Scam Alert🚨

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Renewal Season Q&A!

We have had a few repeat questions over this renewal season, so we would like to address them here… Full Story
Renewal Notices

​Renewal Season has begun!

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Renewal Season Tips - How to Easily Renew Your License

​Renewal season does not need to be stressful!

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Licensing Change - Exam and License Paper Applications No Longer Accepted

​The West Virginia Real Estate Commission is no longer accepting paper applications for Examination… Full Story
Update - Change of Broker and License Status Update. Now Conveniently in One Form!

The Change of Broker form and the License Status Update form have been combined to create the… Full Story

As we head into the end of year, make sure your license doesn't end with it!

Did you renew your license this year?

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WV Physical Office Requirement, What Broker's Need to Know

Changes to WV Code §30-40-17 Full Story
Updated Office Hours

​The office will now be open Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm, except during State and Federal… Full Story

Executive Director Retiring

View the press release regarding the retiring of Executive Director, Jerry Forren. Full Story
Online Change of Broker & Licensure Requests

You can now submit your Certificate of Licensure and Change of Broker requests online using our… Full Story
WVREC is Partnering with Pearson VUE for Pre-License Testing

We are excited to announce our new partnership with Pearson VUE. Full Story
How To Activate CE Broker Account

CE Broker is the official CE tracking system of the West Virginia Real Estate Commission. Full Story
Licenses will now be E-mailed!!

Starting this week, licenses will be e-mailed to the Broker through our new database. Full Story