To practice real estate (outside of the purchase or sale of your own property) in the state of Pennsylvania, an individual must first obtain a real estate license from the state. Please note that the definitive source for information on real estate licensure is the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission.
Pre-Licensing Education
Prior to taking the Pennsylvania Real Estate Licensing Examination through the Department of State, all candidates must have completed 75 hours of real estate instruction.
Real Estate Fundamentals (30 hours) + Real Estate Practice (45 hours).
The Association of REALTORS® School offers a self-paced online option that can be completed through our online education partner LEAP Online.
Click here to access the 75 Hour Online Real Estate Pre-License Courses
Licensing Requirements:
- Completion of 75 hours of prescribed education in Real Estate Fundamentals (30 hrs.) + Real Estate Practice (45 hrs.) An individual must pass an exam at the end of each course.
- Passage of the State-required Real Estate Exam. Separate from the exams at the end of the Fundamentals and Practice classes, this exam includes two sections – a general real estate section and a state-specific section.
- Apply for licensure via The Pennsylvania Department of State, State Real Estate Commission.
New licensees are considered: Real Estate Salesperson-Standard. Other documents to be included with the application are (1) transcripts for the 75 hours of education, (2) notices from the testing service evidencing a passing score on the state-required exam, and the (3) Criminal History Record Information Report. This report must be dated within 90 days of application. Instructions to order are included through the application.
Questions
For questions regarding technical support for LEAP Online, please contact technical support at (888)-850-0751.
For pre-licensing education questions please contact Michelle Leister at mleister@tcsr.realtor or call 610-560-4900.
