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60-Hr. PA Broker Pre-Licensing Package
Broker- PA 30-Hour Real Estate Brokerage and Office Management
- PA 30-Hour Real Estate Law
180-Hr. PA Broker Pre-Licensing Package
Broker- PA 30-Hour Real Estate Sales
- PA 30-Hour Real Estate Investments
- PA 45-Hour Real Estate Finance
- PA 15-Hour Fair Housing, Environmental Issues, and Risk Management
- Pennsylvania Commercial Real Estate Brokerage
240-Hr. PA Broker Pre-Licensing Package
Broker- PA 30-Hour Real Estate Brokerage and Office Management
- PA 30-Hour Real Estate Law
- PA 30-Hour Real Estate Sales
- PA 30-Hour Real Estate Investments
- PA 45-Hour Real Estate Finance
Individual Courses
Not ready for a package? Purchase each course separately at your own pace. All courses are required for pa licensure.
Commercial Real Estate Brokerage
Become a better and more effective broker by gaining further insight into commercial real estate. This real estate pre-license online course fulfills 30 of the 240 hours of education required in Penns...
PA 30-Hour Real Estate Brokerage and Office Management
This course provides 30 hours of instruction in real estate brokerage and office management topics required of all applicants for a broker license in Pennsylvania. Topics include planning and organiza...
Valuation of Residential Properties
It is integral to understand the appraisal process for residential real estate. Learn the three approaches to valuation. This real estate pre-license online course fulfills 30 of the 240 hours of educ...
PA 45-Hour Real Estate Finance
This course provides 45 hours of instruction in real estate finance topics relevant to Pennsylvania real estate broker license applicants. Topics include sources of mortgage funds, government influenc...
PA 30-Hour Real Estate Law
This 30-hour course covers real estate law concepts required for Pennsylvania real estate broker license applicants. Students will complete activities related to ownership and interests, contract la...
PA 15-Hour Fair Housing, Environmental Issues, and Risk Management
Fair housing, environmental hazards, and risk management strategies are issues for every real estate licensee. Knowing and adhering to fair housing law will help avoid violations and ensure equal acce...
PA 30-Hour Real Estate Sales
This 30-hour course for Pennsylvania broker license applicants takes students through the sales transaction cycle. As we take you from prospecting to negotiating to closing (and all the steps in bet...
PA 30-Hour Real Estate Investments
This course provides 30 hours of instruction in real estate investment relevant to Pennsylvania real estate broker license applicants. The course covers the fundamentals of investing in the real estat...
Your Path to Becoming a Licensed Agent
Follow these 5 simple steps to start your real estate career in Pennsylvania
Complete 240 hours of a Pennsylvania-Approved Broker Licensing education
Once you’ve met the prerequisites, it’s time to begin the 240-hours of Pennsylvania state-approved Broker Pre-Licensing education coursework. Two credit hours can be granted for each year of active practice the applicant has as a licensed broker in another state during the 10 years immediately before the Broker application. This requirement can also be satisfied if you have a bachelor’s degree with a major in Real Estate from an accredited college, a juris doctor degree from an accredited law school, or completed 240-hours of broker pre-licensure coursework in another jurisdiction that was approved to meet the requirements.
Pass the Pennsylvania Pre-Licensing Course Final Exams
Part of completing the required coursework is passing the course’s final exams. An exam score of 70% or greater is needed to receive a certificate of completion.
Create a Pennsylvania Licensing System (PALS)
If you haven’t done so already, make sure you have set up a Pennsylvania Licensing System (PALS) account with the Pennsylvania Department of State.
Pass the National & Pennsylvania Real Estate Broker Exam
After completing the course exams, the next step is to apply to take the Pennsylvania Real Estate Broker Exam. The application to take the exam will cost $40 and you will need to provide the necessary documentation requested in PALS.
Apply for your Pennsylvania Broker’s License
Let’s say you have completed your education and have passed your exams. Congrats, it’s now time to submit your license application. Sign into your PALS account and enter all the necessary information to apply.
Meet Our Expert Instructors
Joseph F. Gobbett, Jr.
Licensed Broker, GRI
50+ YearsStarted his real estate career in Maryland in 1971. Training director, branch sales manager, and broker in charge of Rescom Realtors.
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Mark Davis-Cote
Licensed Broker, SFR
13+ YearsBA from URI, MBA from Webster University. Licensed salesperson since 2011, broker since 2016, SFR certified.
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Amanda Farnum
Licensed Real Estate Broker
17+ YearsAward-winning agent with experience across residential, commercial, foreclosures, and investments.
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Dale Clift
Real Estate Instructor
40+ YearsPassionate about real estate from age 20. Made it his goal to teach, train, and coach professionals across South Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our real estate courses
How do I get a Pennsylvania real estate Broker License?
To become a real estate Broker in Pennsylvania, an applicant must meet these prerequisites: Be at least 21 years of age. Have a High School Diploma or GED. Must have 3 years of experience as a Pennsylvania-licensed salesperson or possess at least 3 years of other experience, education, or both, that the Commission considers the equivalent of 3 years of experience. Be able to provide a recent Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) from the state police or other approved state agency. Once the prerequisites have been met, an applicant must: Complete 240-hours of commission-approved Broker Pre-Licensing education. (This requirement can also be satisfied if you have a bachelor’s degree with a major in Real Estate from an accredited college, a juris doctor degree from an accredited law school, or completed 240-hours of broker pre-licensure coursework in another jurisdiction that was approved to meet the requirements.) Pass the coursework final exam with a score of 70% or greater. Pass the state-issued Broker License exam. Submit license application to the state.
How long does it take to get a Pennsylvania real estate Broker License online?
With the exception of the state-issued exam, the Pennsylvania real estate education required by the state can be completed entirely online. Fortune Academy offers packages with 60 of the 240 hours required by the state. Students are allowed to complete up to 7.5 hours of coursework per day.
How much does it cost to get a Pennsylvania real estate Broker License online?
In addition to the cost of education and testing, those looking to acquire a real estate license will have to pay: $40 Exam Application Fee (For Sole Proprietor)
What is the difference between a Pennsylvania Salesperson License and Pennsylvania Broker License?
A Salesperson is licensed to conduct business on behalf of a Broker and cannot operate independently of a brokerage. A licensed Salesperson can become a Broker if they complete the required education and examination requirements.
Can I become a Pennsylvania real estate broker if I have felonies or misdemeanors?
In the state of Pennsylvania, applicants must provide a recent Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) from the state police or other approved state agency. A criminal history doesn’t necessarily disqualify a candidate.
How old do you have to be to get a Broker License in Pennsylvania?
Applicants must be 21 years of age.
Is residency in Pennsylvania required to receive a Broker License in the state?
No, applicants do not have to be a resident of Pennsylvania to receive a Pennsylvania Broker License.
What are the Continuing Education requirements for a real estate broker in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania real estate Brokers are required to complete 14 hours of Continuing Education every biennium (two years).
Does Pennsylvania have real estate license reciprocity with any other states?
Pennsylvania does not have direct reciprocity with any state, but offers equivalency exemptions for license holders that have completed equivalent or greater Pre-Licensing coursework in other states. Equivalency is determined by the commission.
Can I get my Pennsylvania real estate Broker License online?
The required 240-hours of coursework can be completed online.
What is the average salary of a Pennsylvania real estate broker?
According to Indeed.com, the average annual salary of a real estate agent in Pennsylvania is $77,831, so theoretically, a Broker would earn more.
Does Pennsylvania have real estate license reciprocity with any other states?
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