West Virginia

Sustainability Resources

The Real Estate industry is one of the most environmentally damaging industries in the world accounting for:
30%
of total carbon dioxide
40%
of all energy
40%
of all raw materials
Our goal is to give you the resources you need to take sustainable action in improving, building, retrofitting and revamping your home. The impacts are real, the benefits significant, and the need critical. Join us in bringing sustainability home and creating a brighter future for all, starting with you.

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Here's a list of Sustainability Initiatives in the area:

Energy Star Search Engine

Energy Efficient Products: appliances, electronics, lighting, building materials, etc.

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Materials Carbon Footprint Database

Material database used to assess carbon output of material production.

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Equipment Tax Credits for Primary Residences

Energy Star: Equipment tax credits for primary residences. Includes tax credits associated to residential energy property costs and energy efficient improvements that qualify for a tax credit. **new construction and rentals DO NOT apply must be an existing home AND their principal residence. EXPIRES December 31, 2021

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West Virginia FAQs

Is West Virginia a judicial or non-judicial state?

Non-Judicial

In a non-judicial foreclosure state, the lender does not need to go through the court system in order to foreclose on a property. This process can be quicker and less expensive for the lender compared to a judicial foreclosure.
In a non-judicial foreclosure state, the lender does not need to go through the court system in order to foreclose on a property. This process can be quicker and less expensive for the lender compared to a judicial foreclosure.

What is the process of closing on a property in West Virginia?

Attorneys conduct escrow closings, although lenders and real estate agents do them occasionally. Conveyance is by warranty deed, bargain-and-sale deed, or grant deed. Deeds of trust are the customary security instruments. Foreclosures are great for lenders; when uncontested, they take only a month. West Virginians use ALTA policies and endorsements. Buyers pay the title insurance premiums and sellers pay the documentary taxes; they divide the other closing costs. Property taxes may be paid in a lump sum after July 6th or in two installments on September 1st and March 1st.

Property Taxes in West Virginia?

Total due after July 6th or in two installments on September 1st and March 1st

In West Virginia, does a property management company require a real estate broker's license?

YES. Key components of property management (leasing, managing and renting) are considered real estate activities under existing West Virginia real estate licensing laws. If a property manager is going to lease, rent, manage, or list real estate, or negotiate or attempt to negotiate to perform any of those acts, or if he or she holds herself out as engaging in any of those activities, he or she will need a broker's license. A salesperson working under a broker may engage in such activities.

Are there any exceptions to the requirement that a property manager have a broker's license in West Virginia?

YES. For example, any person employed exclusively to act as the management or rental agent for the real estate of one person, partnership or corporation is exempt. In addition, regular employees of an owner of real estate, who engage in leasing, managing and renting are also exempt if those acts are incidental to the management of the real estate and the employees do not receive additional compensation for the act. For more information about these and other West Virginia property management requirements and exceptions, please contact the West Virginia Real Estate Commission. Before hiring a property manager to manage your West Virginia rental property, you should always check that he or she is licensed appropriately. You can check the license status of West Virginia property managers using the Arello Real Estate License Verification Tool.

Do you need a broker's license to manage community associations in West Virginia?

There is no requirement that a community association manager or condo association manager in West Virginia hold a real estate broker's license.

West Virginia Real Estate Broker Requirements

Attorneys conduct escrow closings, although lenders and real estate agents do them occasionally. Conveyance is by warranty deed, bargain-and-sale deed, or grant deed. Deeds of trust are the customary security instruments. Foreclosures are great for lenders; when uncontested, they take only a month. West Virginians use ALTA policies and endorsements. Buyers pay the title insurance premiums and sellers pay the documentary taxes; they divide the other closing costs. Property taxes may be paid in a lump sum after July 6th or in two installments on September 1st and March 1st.

West Virginia Real Estate Salesperson Requirements

Total due after July 6th or in two installments on September 1st and March 1st

How do property ownership transfers work in West Virginia?

Warranty deed, bargain-and-sale deed, or grant deed

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