Are you looking to become a real estate agent in Pennsylvania? If so, you must meet certain requirements to obtain a license. Becoming a licensed real estate agent in the state of Pennsylvania is not as difficult as it may seem. Here is what you need to know to get started. In order to obtain a real estate license in Pennsylvania, you must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. A college degree or prior real estate experience is not necessary, but you must pass the seller's license exam (Pennsylvania national and state) within 3 years of applying.
To become a real estate broker, you must have been practicing as a real estate agent for at least three years, have met all specific requirements, and have passed the broker license exam. The amount of time it takes to obtain a Pennsylvania real estate license depends on how quickly you complete the 75 hours of pre-license courses and pass the exam, how long it takes to complete the application process and find a sponsoring agent, and the application processing times. The 75 hours of pre-license courses include a 30-hour course on the fundamentals of real estate licensing and a 45-hour practical course on real estate licensing. You must submit your certificate of completion with your PSI registration form and the PA license application.
If you have real estate licenses in multiple states, make sure to check each state's requirements. You may also qualify if you earned a bachelor's degree specializing in real estate at an accredited university, a doctorate in law from an accredited law school, or completed 75 hours of pre-licensing courses in another state or jurisdiction that were approved to meet licensing requirements in that state or other jurisdiction. Brokerage firms, LLCs or associations and sole proprietors of brokers must be inspected before issuing a license. Log in to the Pennsylvania Licensing System (PALS) to create your profile, upload your documentation, and submit your real estate license application. Act 41 gives all Commonwealth boards and commissions the authority to support licensees from other states, territories or jurisdictions (with substantially equivalent licensing requirements) who are active, in good standing and without discipline against their license or criminal conviction. Once you have completed all of these steps, you will be able to obtain your real estate license and start working as a Realtor.
As a licensed person who sells or offers to sell real estate, or puts real property up for sale under the supervision of an authorized real estate agent, you will be responsible for ensuring that you meet all legal and ethical standards.
