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Broker Licensure

**Broker/Designation classes must be paid in full at the time of registration. A $100.00 cancelation fee will be retained by the School if the student cancels or withdrawals from class.**

Pennsylvania Broker Licensure

In order to become licensed as a broker in Pennsylvania, a real estate licensee must meet both education and experience requirements.

View the flyer below to explore Core, Mandatory and Elective broker licensure courses and requirements.

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  • 1 broker credit = 15 hours
  • Maximum of 4 credits per study area
  • All elective courses must be approved by the PA SPREC for each education provider in order to be approved for a broker elective credit.

Pennsylvania Broker Licensee Requirements

  • Must be 21 years of age and have obtained a high school diploma or its equivalent
  • Must have at least three years experience as a licensed real estate salesperson
  • Complete 16 credits or 240 hours of instruction within 10 years prior to date of passing licensing exam.
  • Satisfy at least 200 points in experience. You can find the point system and LINK
    Note: points are awarded for full time employment wherein no other points can be earned.
  • Have successfully passed both the Pennsylvania and National portions of the Broker Real Estate Exam
  • Have completed, signed and submitted the licensing application provided by the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission along with the required fee.

Broker Experience Requirements

Must provide a minimum of 3 years of real estate experience by documenting 200 points using the following point system:

  1. Sale (Commercial or Residential)  – 5 points;
  2. Exclusive listing which sold (Commercial or Residential) – 5 points;
  3. Unsold exclusive listing (Commercial or Residential) – 1 point;
  4. Lease (Commercial) – 5 points;
  5. Lease (Residential) – 1 point;
  6. Property Management Assistance (Commercial or Residential) – 6 points/month.

For additional information on Broker Applicant experience requirements, please visit the PA State Real Estate Commission website.

To register for Broker Courses, call (717) 364-3200

Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE)

This 15-hour, two-day NAR certification program gives REALTORS® the tips and tools they need to be skillful advocates for their clients.  Improve your negotiating skills.   Learn about behind-the-scenes issues and how to deal with them; Learn how to handle a wide range of personalities and situations and learn to sort out the competing objectives of the parties involved in a transaction…

Certification
Dates:
Instructor:
Christine Rader, ABR, AHWD, CRETS, PSA, SRES, SFR, MRP, SRS

Real Estate Law (30 hours)

This is a required course for broker licensure candidates. Topics covered will include: introduction to real property, contract law, the real estate transaction, leases, law and the real estate licensee, counsel of attorney and much more. Approved for 2 broker credits and 30 hours of PA Real Estate Continuing Education for the 2024-2026 CE Cycle. Cost is $400…

Dates:
Instructor:
Sue Kichman, C2EX

Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) (15 hours)

The SRES Designation Course helps real estate professionals gain an understanding of how best to help buyers and seller – and their families- handle transitions in lifestyle.  This class will help you understand types of housing available for the 50+ market,  Identify key life stages, viewpoints, and transitions in relation to housing choices.  Recognize how a home can be adapted for safety…

Dates:
Instructor:
Pat Moyer, ABR, CRS, GRI, GREEN, SRES, SFR, SRS, ePRO

State Exam

Candidates wishing to obtain a broker’s license must pass the Broker examination. To qualify to take the Broker examination, all applicants must go to www.pals.pa.gov and register, then log in to submit an application. A list of documents needed to include with the application can be found by clicking on ‘Application Checklists’ from the above
link, then selecting the type of license needed to view the checklist items that will be required. Once approved, you will receive an email authorization with instructions on scheduling. You will need to navigate to pare.useclarus.com, and hit “reset password” then use the email associated with your PALS account to reset your password so you can schedule for your exam using the Clarus portal.