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Test yourself first: 5 questions
Question 1 of 5
Which body is responsible for regulating and licensing real estate salespersons and brokers in Pennsylvania?
Answer: A. Real estate licensing in Pennsylvania is administered by the State Real Estate Commission, which operates under the Department of State's Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs (BPOA). Trade associations like local REALTOR boards do not issue licenses.
Question 2 of 5
Which government body is responsible for licensing and regulating real estate salespersons and brokers in Pennsylvania?
Answer: B. Real estate licensees in Pennsylvania are regulated by the State Real Estate Commission, which operates under the Department of State's Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs (BPOA). Trade associations like the PA Association of Realtors do not issue licenses.
Question 3 of 5
Which Pennsylvania statute governs the licensing and conduct of real estate salespersons and brokers?
Answer: B. The Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act (RELRA) is the Pennsylvania law that governs real estate licensure, conduct, and the powers of the State Real Estate Commission. RESPA is a federal law, and the UCC governs commercial transactions generally.
Question 4 of 5
In which Pennsylvania entity is responsibility for maintaining and reconciling the brokerage escrow account ultimately placed?
Answer: B. Ultimate responsibility for the proper handling, maintenance, and reconciliation of the brokerage's escrow account rests with the broker of record, even when staff or salespersons assist.
Question 5 of 5
Which Pennsylvania statute is the primary law governing the licensing and conduct of real estate brokers and salespersons?
Answer: A. Real estate licensing and the conduct of licensees in Pennsylvania are governed by the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act (RELRA), administered by the State Real Estate Commission. The UCC, the Landlord and Tenant Act, and RESPA address other matters.
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What you need to know
To qualify for a salesperson license, an applicant must complete 75 hours of approved pre-licensing education (a 30-hour Real Estate Fundamentals course plus a 45-hour Real Estate Practice course) and pass the licensing exam. A salesperson cannot act independently and must be employed by and work under the direct supervision of a licensed real estate broker, who is responsible for the salesperson's professional conduct.
How Pennsylvania Licenses Real Estate Salespersons: FAQs
Is How Pennsylvania Licenses Real Estate Salespersons on the real estate exam?
Yes. State License Law is a scored domain on the Pennsylvania real estate licensing exam, and this topic appears in the state license-law portion.
Is this cheat sheet free?
Yes — every page on Cinna RE's resource library is free to read, print and share. The app adds practice questions, mock exams and a readiness score.
Does Pennsylvania test this differently?
Pennsylvania applies its own license law on top of the national portion. This page covers the Pennsylvania rules specifically, which is what the state section of your exam tests.
