Get Your Pennsylvania Real Estate License
75 hours of pre-license education required. Here are the State Real Estate Commission-approved providers to get your Pennsylvania license.
75 hours required
Pennsylvania pre-license requirements at a glance
- Eligibility
- 18 or older, with a high school diploma or equivalent
- Education
- 75 hours (5 credits): Real Estate Fundamentals and Real Estate Practice
- State exam
- Two parts, National and Pennsylvania State
- Exam timing
- Pass both parts within 3 years before you apply
- Experience
- None required
- Fee
- $97 ($72 license fee plus $25 application fee)
Source: PA Real Estate Commission: Salesperson Licensure Snapshot · PA Real Estate Commission: Education Information
Compare Pennsylvania Pre-License Courses
Pennsylvania 75-Hour The Basics Package
75 Hours
75-hour Pennsylvania pre-license course from Colibri Real Estate.
The Basics – 75-Hour Pre-License
75 Hours
State-required 75-hour pre-license course with live instructor support and Pass or Don't Pay Guarantee.
Exam Preparation – 75-Hour Pre-License
75 Hours
Pre-license course plus comprehensive exam prep tools including simulated exams, flashcards, and study guides.
Exam Preparation Plus – 75-Hour Pre-License
75 Hours
Everything in Exam Preparation plus exclusive instructor-led Q&A sessions to maximize exam readiness.
Ultimate Learning – 75-Hour Pre-License
75 Hours
The complete package — everything in Exam Preparation Plus, with a printed textbook and career-launch resources.
Pennsylvania 75-Hour Pre-License Course
75 Hours
75-hour DOS-approved pre-license course. 100% online and self-paced.
75-Hr. PA Sales Pre-Licensing Course Only Package
75 Hours
75-Hr. PA Sales Pre-Licensing Premium Package
75 Hours
75-Hr. PA Sales Pre-Licensing Standard Package
75 Hours
75-Hr. PA Sales Pre-Licensing Value Package
75 Hours
180-Hr. PA Broker Pre-Licensing Elective Package
180 Hours
240-Hr. PA Broker Pre-Licensing Complete Package
240 Hours
60-Hr. PA Broker Pre-Licensing Mandatory Package
60 Hours
Getting a Pennsylvania real estate license: common questions
How many hours of pre-license education does Pennsylvania require?
75 hours (5 credits) of basic real estate courses, Real Estate Fundamentals and Real Estate Practice, from an accredited college or an approved real estate education provider.
Can a degree replace the courses?
Yes. A Juris Doctor, a bachelor's degree in real estate, or a bachelor's degree with coursework equivalent to a real estate major meets the education requirement.
How long do I have to apply after the exam?
You must pass both parts of the exam within three years before you submit a complete license application.
How much does a Pennsylvania salesperson license cost?
The initial fee is $97, which is a $72 license fee plus a $25 application fee.
Source: PA Real Estate Commission: Salesperson Licensure Snapshot · PA Real Estate Commission: Education Information