How to get your Real Estate License in Pennsylvania

Do you want to become a real estate agent and get Pennsylvania Real Estate License? McKissock Learning taught thousands of aspiring real estate agents in Pennsylvania, we make it easy for you to get up to speed on the Pennsylvania real estate license requirements.

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3.5 Mandatory Hours
10.5 Elective Hours
14 Total Hours
14 Mandatory Hours
0 Elective Hours
14 Total Hours

Learn what's required for your Real Estate License in Pennsylvania

This real estate licensing information summarizes the minimum requirements established by the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission. We recommend you contact the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission for more detailed information or changes.

If you obtain real estate licenses in multiple states, we recommend you check each state's requirements.

Pennsylvania Real Estate License: All

Total Hours Required: 14
Mandatory Hours: 3.5
Elective Hours: 10.5
Renewal Cycle in Years: 2
License Expiration Date: 05/31/2024
Education Cycle in Months: 24
Next Education Due Date: 05/31/2024
Continuing Education and Renewal Date: May 31st even years.

Hours Required by Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission: 14 hours

Coursework must be completed between August 30, 2020-May 31, 2022
-3.5 mandatory hours
    -including the following topics: Redlining, Steering, Implicit Bias, Diversity, and Fair Housing Act.
-10.5 elective hours

First Time Renewal Requirements: A newly licensed salesperson must complete 14 hours of Commission-developed modules to satisfy the continuing education requirement for renewal. This licensee must complete the General Module and either the Residential Module or Commercial Module.

Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary but are generally 6 months after enrollment date.
Certificate: With few exceptions, online course completion certificates are available for download at course conclusion and posted directly to your dashboard account.

Limitations

There is no limit to the number of CE hours that may be taken online.

Governing Agency

Name: Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission
Phone: 7177833658
Fax: 7177870250
Website: http://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/RealEstateCommission/Pages/default.aspx#.VTgDltJ0yUl
Address: 2601 North Third St. (Penn Center) Harrisburg, PA 17110
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Pennsylvania Real Estate License: First Time Renewal Requirements

Total Hours Required: 14
Mandatory Hours: 14
Elective Hours: 0
Renewal Cycle in Years: 2
License Expiration Date: 05/31/2024
Education Cycle in Months: 24
Next Education Due Date: 05/31/2024
Continuing Education and Renewal Date: May 31st even years.

Hours Required by Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission: 14 hours

-14 mandatory hours
    -7-hour General Required Module
    -Your choice of either the 7-hour Residential Required Module or the 7-hour Commercial Required Module. 

Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary but are generally 6 months after enrollment date.
Certificate: With few exceptions, online course completion certificates are available for download at course conclusion and posted directly to your dashboard account.

Limitations

There is no limit to the number of CE hours that may be taken online.

Governing Agency

Name: Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission
Phone: 7177833658
Fax: 7177870250
Website: http://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/RealEstateCommission/Pages/default.aspx#.VTgDltJ0yUl
Address: 2601 North Third St. (Penn Center) Harrisburg, PA 17110
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.