If a real estate license goes inactive, what must the licensee do to reactivate it?

To reactivate an inactive real estate license in West Virginia, a licensee is required to renew their license and complete the necessary continuing education requirements. This ensures that the licensee remains knowledgeable about current laws, practices, and regulations in the real estate field, which is critical for maintaining professionalism and competency.

Continuing education is mandated not only as a good practice but also to ensure that all active licensees are up-to-date with industry standards and legislative changes that may have occurred since the license was last active. The renewal process is designed to reaffirm the licensee's commitment to the profession and to protect the public by ensuring only qualified individuals are practicing real estate.

While paying a reactivation fee is a likely step in the process, it does not encompass the full requirements for reactivation. Likewise, submitting a new application would typically apply only in cases where a license has been expired for an extended period and is not expected for general reactivation. Completing a comprehensive exam is not normally a requirement for reactivation unless specified by the state after a license has been inactive for a certain duration.

Thus, renewing the license and fulfilling continuing education criteria is the comprehensive requirement to ensure the licensee is adequately prepared to resume practice.