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ew River Community and Technical College will offer a 90-hour West Virginia Real Estate Pre-License course at its Mercer County Campus starting August 18, 2025. The course meets Monday through Wednesday evenings from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. until November 5, providing a flexible schedule for working adults and aspiring real estate professionals.

    The course covers essential topics in real estate, law, finance, and practice, preparing students to sit for the West Virginia Real Estate Licensing Exam. Instructor Joyce Barker brings over three decades of teaching experience and a decade of success in real estate to the classroom.

    Barker is a licensed West Virginia Real Estate Instructor and Broker with extensive credentials, including a Graduate REALTOR Institute (GRI) designation and certifications as an Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) and Seller Representative Specialist (SRS). Those interested in enrolling should register early due to limited space. To learn more or sign up, fill out a Workforce Education Form or contact Gloria Kincaid at [email protected] or 304-793-6101.