Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Real Estate Exam: Complete 2026 Prep Guide
Pennsylvania's real estate salesperson exam covers national content plus PA-specific law under the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act (RELRA). The first-time pass rate is around 60%. PA requires both pre-licensing education and a verified employment relationship with a sponsoring broker.
Pennsylvania Exam Requirements at a Glance
Pre-licensing education: 75 hours (Real Estate Fundamentals + Real Estate Practice)
Exam provider: PSI Services
Exam format: 120 questions — 80 national + 40 Pennsylvania state-specific
Time limit: 3.5 hours
Passing score: 75% on each portion (must pass both)
Exam fee: approximately $49
License title: salesperson
Age requirement: 18 years old
Confirm current rules with the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission (PREC).
What Makes Pennsylvania Different
Pennsylvania's Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act (RELRA) is the foundational state law and is heavily tested. PA also has a detailed Seller's Property Disclosure Statement required by the Real Estate Seller Disclosure Act, and the state uses non-judicial foreclosure under specific conditions but typically defaults to judicial foreclosure.
Pennsylvania-Specific Topics You Must Know
These appear on the state portion and are not covered by generic national prep materials.
Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission (PREC) — structure, powers, and disciplinary authority.
Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act (RELRA) — the foundational PA real estate law.
Seller's Property Disclosure Statement — required by the Real Estate Seller Disclosure Act for residential sales.
Consumer Notice — PA-specific agency relationship disclosure required at first contact.
Foreclosure — PA is primarily a judicial foreclosure state.
Rule 1.5(b) — covers required written agreements between brokers and clients.
Realty Transfer Tax — PA's transfer tax (state + local) on property sales.
Continuing education — 14 hours per 2-year cycle.
Study Plan for the Pennsylvania Exam
Week 1: Diagnostic + national content. Get strong on contracts, finance, agency.
Week 2: National continued — property ownership, fair housing, valuation, math. Target 75%+ on national practice.
Week 3: PA-specific law — RELRA, PREC rules, Consumer Notice, Seller's Property Disclosure, judicial foreclosure. 40+ PA practice questions.
Week 4: Full-length 120-question timed practice exams. Review missed questions. Target 78%+.
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Pennsylvania Resources
Pennsylvania Exam FAQ
What is RELRA?
The Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act — Pennsylvania's foundational real estate law. Covers licensing, broker supervision, agency, and disciplinary actions. Heavily tested.
What is the Consumer Notice?
PA-required disclosure of agency relationships. Must be presented to consumers at the first contact about a specific property or transaction.
Is PA a judicial foreclosure state?
Primarily yes. Most foreclosures in PA go through the court system, though non-judicial procedures exist for certain circumstances.
What's the Realty Transfer Tax?
PA's tax on property transfers, typically 1% state plus 1% local (varies by jurisdiction). Usually split between buyer and seller.
Do I need a sponsoring broker before the exam?
You can take the exam without a sponsor, but you must have a sponsoring broker on file before your license is activated.