HOW TO GET A REAL ESTATE LICENSE IN PENNSYLVANIA
SIX SIMPLE STEPS
Requirements: You must be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
1
Complete 75 hours of pre-licensing education
You must complete the 75-hour approved Pre-Licensing Course. Our course is completely online and works at your own pace if you’d like to sign up for that here.
2
Complete the course final exam
After you finish the course, you will need to take an online proctored exam and pass with a minimum score of 75%.
3
Choose a sponsoring brokerage
You must be associated with a brokerage registered in Pennsylvania to obtain a real estate license. Read on our blog here to find out how to pick the right brokerage for you. You will need a sponsoring broker to sign off on your application to the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission.
4
Complete the application form and background check
This application must be filled out and submitted to the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission for approval. For PA residents, the application form includes a consent to perform a criminal history record check from the state police. Click here for more information.
5
Pass the Pennsylvania Real Estate Licensing Exam
PSI Administers the in-person state licensing exam. There are 120 questions, covering the national and state-specific content. You will need a 75% or higher to pass this exam. Upon completion of this exam, you will get an application photo taken at the testing center.
6
Complete your license application
Complete the licensing process by submitting your licensing exam results to PREC along with the license fee of $97.00. Click here for more information.