How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Pennsylvania
75 hours of pre-licensing education, then the Pearson VUE exam. State fees come to $156, on top of a course starting at $299.
Requirements set by Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission (PREC).
The steps, in order
- 1
Check you're eligible
Pennsylvania requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
- 2
Complete 75 hours of pre-licensing education
Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission (PREC) requires 75 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.
- 3
Pass the Pearson VUE licensing exam
Pennsylvania uses Pearson VUE. The exam is 120 questions, split 80 national and 40 state. The exam fee is $49.
- 4
Apply for your license
The application fee is $107, paid to Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission (PREC).
- 5
Keep the license current
Pennsylvania requires 14 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew.
Next steps
Pennsylvania Real Estate License FAQ
How many hours of real estate school does Pennsylvania require? ▾
Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission (PREC) requires 75 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.
How much does a Pennsylvania real estate license cost? ▾
Pennsylvania charges $156 in state fees: $49 exam fee, $107 application fee. Your course is the other half of the cost and is priced by the school, not the state.
What are the requirements to get a real estate license in Pennsylvania? ▾
You must be at least 18 and have: High school diploma or GED, complete 75 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the Pearson VUE licensing exam.
What is on the Pennsylvania real estate exam? ▾
Pennsylvania uses Pearson VUE. The exam is 120 questions: 80 on national real estate practice and 40 on Pennsylvania law.