How to Become a Real Estate Agent in PA
Here is a link to the Pennsylvania Department of State website, where you will find the requirements for licensure in Pennsylvania:
Pennsylvania Department of State- Real Estate Salesperson License.
To obtain a Pennsylvania real estate salesperson license, you will need to meet several qualifications:
You must hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
You must pass a criminal background check.
You must take and pass two courses (Real Estate Practice and Real Estate Fundamentals). Sign up for Pre-Licensing Courses HERE
You must apply for, take, and pass the state-administered licensing exam.
*If PA is your secondary license, you MUST join PAR!
Eligibility & Requirements: Real Estate Salesperson License by the Standard Method
Real Estate Salespersons may be granted licensure by the standard method once they have completed and passed both portions of the Salesperson Examination. Real Estate Salespersons who have held an active salesperson license in another state within the last five years do not need to complete the General/National portion of the examination in order to be eligible for licensure in PA.
To qualify to sit for the examinations, applicants must complete 75 hours (5 credits) of basic real estate courses from an accredited college or an approved real estate education provider in this Commonwealth. Courses must have been completed within 5 years prior to the date of successful completion of the licensing examination. You may also qualify if you received a bachelor’s degree with a major in Real Estate from an accredited college, a juris doctor degree from an accredited law school, or completed 75 hours of pre-licensure coursework in another state or other jurisdiction that was approved to meet the requirements for licensure in that state or other jurisdiction. Please read section 35.272 of the Real Estate Commission regulations for all information about educational requirements.
If you are currently licensed in another state and wish to be licensed in Pennsylvania, you must first contact Pearson Vue to register to sit for the Pennsylvania State portion of the examination only. You must first meet the educational requirements outlined in section 35.272 of the Real Estate Commission regulations. Once you have passed the PA State portion of the exam, you are able to apply for licensure.
If you have never been licensed in any state or jurisdiction, you must complete the education requirements as outlined in section 35.272 of the Real Estate Commission regulations before registering for the exams. Please read the full section of the regulations for all information about educational requirements. Once you have passed both portions of the exam you may apply for licensure.
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Education’s complete! Now what?
Finish both courses. Pass both course tests.
Use the transcript you receive, and a designated form, to apply for and take the state licensing exam.
The exam is offered at approved centers or via webcam proctoring.
It costs ~$49 every time to take the exam.
It consists of 120 questions divided into two sections. You have 3 hours to complete it. You must pass each section with a score of 75 or higher.
You’ll learn immediately at the testing center/online whether you passed or must re-take the licensing exam.
If you pass, you’ll receive a receipt. Keep it to claim your license.
Remember, you must pass a criminal background check to verify your license eligibility, and you must hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
You must be affiliated with a real estate broker in PA who will serve as your legal supervisor so reach out to Shaina to get started!
The state will mail your license to your broker. Now you can start work!
