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  1. 1A complaint accuses a West Virginia broker of one specific license-law violation. How far may the Commission extend its examination of the broker's business books under that complaint?

    1. A. Across every transaction completed during the license term
    2. B. Only as far as the specific violation charged
    3. C. Only through records from the preceding twelve months
    4. D. Across every office operated by the broker

    Answer: B

    Explanation: W. Va. Code §30-40-7(k) says the examination "shall not extend beyond the specific violation charged in the complaint." The audit must remain tied to that charge.

    Reference: §30-40 — §30-40-7(k)

  2. 2On what date do West Virginia real estate licenses expire regardless of their issue date?

    1. A. June 30
    2. B. July 1
    3. C. December 31
    4. D. The issue-date anniversary

    Answer: A

    Explanation: 174 CSR 1-8.1 provides: "All licenses expire on June 30 regardless of the date the license was issued."

    Reference: Wv Csr 174 1 (2026) — 174 CSR 1-8.1

  3. 3A broker sues to recover a commission for licensed brokerage services. What must the broker allege and prove about licensure?

    1. A. A valid license at closing only
    2. B. A valid license when the complaint was filed
    3. C. A valid license at all times the services were performed
    4. D. An active license during the current renewal year

    Answer: C

    Explanation: W. Va. Code §30-40-25 requires proof the person "was the holder of a valid broker’s license at all times during the performance" of the services.

    Reference: §30-40 — §30-40-25

  4. 4When must the licensee and client sign the notice of agency relationship and consent form?

    1. A. When the agency relationship is created
    2. B. When the first offer is delivered
    3. C. At final acceptance of a sales contract
    4. D. At settlement

    Answer: A

    Explanation: 174 CSR 1-16.1 says the form "shall be signed by the licensee and the client at the time the agency relationship is created."

    Reference: Wv Csr 174 1 (2026) — 174 CSR 1-16.1

  5. 5Which characteristic is expressly included in West Virginia's housing protected-class list but is not stated as age?

    1. A. Occupation
    2. B. Ancestry
    3. C. Marital status
    4. D. Source of income

    Answer: B

    Explanation: W. Va. Code §16B-18-5(a) lists "race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, familial status, blindness, disability or national origin."

    Reference: §16B-18 — §16B-18-5(a)

  6. 6When is a West Virginia broker not required to maintain a trust fund account?

    1. A. When all trust money is under $100
    2. B. When the broker does not hold any money in trust for another party
    3. C. When every client signs a waiver
    4. D. When the brokerage has no branch office

    Answer: B

    Explanation: W. Va. Code §30-40-18(a) says nothing requires an account "if the broker does not hold any money in trust for another party."

    Reference: §30-40 — §30-40-18(a)

  7. 7Which set of subjects may the West Virginia Real Estate Commission audit for compliance even without limiting the authority to brokerage licensees?

    1. A. Brokerage offices, education providers, and any other regulated person
    2. B. Only trust accounts at federally insured banks
    3. C. Only active broker principal offices
    4. D. Only licensees named in a consumer lawsuit

    Answer: A

    Explanation: W. Va. Code §30-40-7(q) authorizes "compliance audits on real estate brokerage offices, education providers or any other person regulated by the commission."

    Reference: §30-40 — §30-40-7(q)

  8. 8Through what date may an expired West Virginia real estate license be renewed by paying the required renewal and late fees?

    1. A. September 30 of the expiration year
    2. B. December 31 of the expiration year
    3. C. June 30 of the following year
    4. D. One year after expiration

    Answer: B

    Explanation: 174 CSR 1-8.2 allows renewal of an expired license "on or before December 31 of the year in which the license expired."

    Reference: Wv Csr 174 1 (2026) — 174 CSR 1-8.2

  9. 9From whom may an associate broker sue in the associate broker's own name to recover compensation for affiliated services?

    1. A. The seller
    2. B. The buyer
    3. C. The affiliated broker
    4. D. The closing agent

    Answer: C

    Explanation: Section 30-40-25 permits an associate broker to sue "his or her affiliated broker for acts or services performed while affiliated with the broker."

    Reference: §30-40 — §30-40-25

  10. 10By what point must all parties have signed each licensee's agency form?

    1. A. Before the property is advertised
    2. B. Before negotiations begin
    3. C. Before an offer is accepted
    4. D. Before closing documents are prepared

    Answer: B

    Explanation: 174 CSR 1-16.1 requires: "Prior to the initiation of negotiations, each licensee’s agency form shall be signed by all parties."

    Reference: Wv Csr 174 1 (2026) — 174 CSR 1-16.1

Topics in this practice bank

These topics describe the available practice for West Virginia Real Estate Broker Licensing Examination — State Law. Review the examination outline and its sources for scope and allocation details.

  • I. General Powers & Duties of the Real Estate Commission (9 items)
    • A. Audits
    • B. Complaints, Investigations, Hearings
    • C. Penalties for violations and cost of proceedings
    • C. Penalties for violations and cost of proceedings — 1. Fines and other disciplinary action
    • C. Penalties for violations and cost of proceedings — 2. Suspension and revocation
  • II. Licensing (14 items)
    • A. License Maintenance
    • A. License Maintenance — 1. Renewal
    • A. License Maintenance — 2. Transfer
    • A. License Maintenance — 3. License Status (Active, Inactive, Canceled, Expired)
    • A. License Maintenance — 4. Continuing Education
    • B. Activities requiring license
    • C. Exemptions from licensure
  • III. Real Estate Practice (11 items)
    • A. Scope of Practice and Fees
    • B. Advertising rules
  • IV. Agency Relationships (4 items)
    • A. Notice of Agency Form
    • B. Types of Agency
  • V. West Virginia Fair Housing (4 items)
  • VI. Broker Management (18 items)
    • A. Trust Funds
    • B. Place of Business
    • C. Brokerage Operation & Management
    • D. Human Resources Management and Interpersonal Skills

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