Pennsylvania Real Estate License Requirements

In order to sell or rent properties in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and earn a commission in the process, you must first obtain your real estate salespersons license.

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What Are The Pennsylvania Real Estate License Requirements?

Here are 4 steps you need to take in order to get your Pennsylvania real estate license:

Step #1
First, you must complete two courses (75 hours in total). These courses must be approved by the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission.

The 2 courses include the following:
1) Real Estate Fundamentals - 30 hours
2) Real Estate Practice - 45 hours

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At the end of each of the two courses is a proctored final exam.

You will earn your Certificate of Completion for the course after passing each final exam.

Step #2
Next, you must schedule and pass the state licensing exam. The state exam must be taken at a PearsonVUE Testing Center.

You should download and carefully read the PearsonVUE Candidate Handbook.
Page 9 of the Candidate Handbook explains how to schedule your state exam. You must apply for your exam eligibility online through Clarus.  As part of the application, you must submit copies of your Certificates of Completion from each of the two pre-license courses (see Step #1 above).  Once your application is reviewed and approved, PearsonVUE will send you an emailing indicating that you are now authorized to schedule your state exam.

The exam consists of a National portion and a State portion.
There is a total of 120 questions on the exam.  You must answer at least 60 out of 80 questions correctly on the National portion and 30 out of 40 questions correctly on the State portion in order to pass. You must pass both portions in order to pass the overall exam.

Step #3
The Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission requires that all candidates submit a criminal record check, which can be obtained through the state police's PATCH website. The criminal record check cannot be older than 90 days from the date the Commission receives your license application.

Step #4
Finally, you will have to submit your Salesperson License Application online using the state's PALS website. Once you complete the application and upload the requirement documents, your employing broker must log in and complete their portion of the application.

Once the Real Estate Commission approves your application, you will receive your license in the mail (at your broker's main office) within 7-10 business days.

The general licensing requirements include:

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75-hour Pennsylvania Real Estate License Course

  • Includes the state-required 75 hours of training
  • Study at your own pace and on the go with on-demand lessons
  • If you're self-motivated, this is all you need to prepare for your exam

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  • Reduce study time by up to 90%
  • Focus on the exact information you need to know for the exam
  • Includes sample questions and 6 practice exams
  • Each lesson is connected to the full course for quick reference

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Course Requirements

How to get a real estate license in the State of Pennsylvania?

  • The 75-hour course bundle comprises of 2 courses:
    • Real Estate Fundamentals - 30 hours
    • Real Estate Practice - 45 hours
  • Each course is broken down into chapters and lessons.
  • At the end of each chapter is a multiple-choice quiz.
  • The courses can be accessed 24/7 from any computer, tablet or smartphone.
  • The online course package does not require a textbook.
    However, you can purchase a downloadable PDF of the course textbook separately. The textbooks are meant to be used as a reference to help you follow along with the course. The textbooks are not meant to replace the courses.
  • You will receive your Certificate of Completion for each course immediately after passing the course final exam.
  • State law requires a proctored final exam for each course. Each course final exam consists of 60 multiple-choice questions with a passing grade of 70%.
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