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Pennsylvania Real Estate Agent License

Complete requirements guide for Pennsylvania

75 hrs
Pre-License Hours
$181
Listed Fees
6-12 wks
Timeline
14 hrs
CE per 2 yrs
1

Pre-Licensing Education

Complete 75 hours (4 credits) of approved real estate education within 5 years prior to passing the exam.

Required Courses (75 hours total):

  • • Real Estate Fundamentals
  • • Real Estate Practice

Education must be from accredited college or approved real estate provider.

2

State Examination

Exam Name

Pennsylvania Real Estate Salesperson Examination

Provider

Pearson VUE

Format

National portion (80 questions, 150 min) + State portion (40 questions, 60 min)

Passing Score

75% on national (60/80), 75% on state (30/40)

Exam Fee

$52

Retake Policy: Can retake failed portions; must pass both within exam eligibility period

3

Background Check

Type: Criminal background check

Cost: $22

4

Sponsoring Broker

Must have employing broker willing to supervise and train before applying for license

Fee Breakdown

Examination Fee $52
Application Fee $25
License Fee $72
Fingerprinting $22
Recovery Fund $10
Listed Fees $181

Listed fees: application $25 + initial license $72 + recovery fund $10 + exam $52 + background check $22 = $181. Course costs are excluded.

License Renewal

Renewal Cycle

Every 2 years

Renewal Fee

$96

CE Required

14 hours

Online Renewal

Yes

14 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years

Post-License Requirement: 14 hours required 14 hours of post-licensing education required in first renewal period

License Reciprocity

Pennsylvania has reciprocal licensure agreements with Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, and Massachusetts; holders of a license from those states are exempt from the exam (Pearson VUE handbook).

States with Agreements:

  • • Arkansas
  • • Georgia
  • • Louisiana
  • • Maryland
  • • Massachusetts

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  • • 3 years experience required
  • • 240 additional education hours
  • • Broker exam required
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Last verified: 2026-01-12

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