Yes: in West Virginia, real estate agents need a state license issued by the West Virginia Real Estate Commission. You can check a name yourself on Active Licensee Rosters.
Real estate agents in West Virginia: what buyers ask
Who pays the real estate agent in West Virginia?
Commissions are negotiable and not set by law. Since August 17, 2024, offers of compensation are banned from the MLS and buyers sign a written agreement first.
What must a seller disclose in West Virginia?
No West Virginia statute or Real Estate Commission rule reviewed requires a seller to fill out a standard property condition form. Court rulings require a seller who knows of defects that substantially affect value or habitability to disclose them if a reasonably diligent inspection would not reveal them.
Check a real estate agent yourself
- License required · West Virginia Real Estate Commission
- Titles you will see: Broker, Associate broker, Salesperson
- Check a name yourself: Active Licensee Rosters
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