Continuing Education

All Pennsylvania real estate licensees (salesperson, associate broker, broker) must renew their license every two years. The current renewal period began June 1, 2024, and ends May 31st, 2026. The Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission requires all real estate licensees (including brokers and associate brokers) to complete 14 hours of education each renewal period. 

For most licensees, there is a requirement for 14 hours. It is anticipated that a portion of those hours will be in a required topic dictated by the Real Estate Commission. This space will be updated when that information is available.

Exceptions to the above requirements are listed below:

  • *Notice for Recent Licensees* The Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission has developed 14 required hours of mandatory continuing education course content for all licensees in their first renewal cycle. This provision affects anyone licensed on or after December 1, 2023. The mandatory course must be completed by May 31, 2026. GHRI offers this required course in the classroom and online. This is the only license renewal education requirement for licensees in their first renewal.
  • *New or reactivated Pennsylvania Licensees* – INITIAL RENEWAL PERIOD ONLY – If the first license is issued in the last six months of the 24-26 renewal period (December 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026), the licensee does NOT have to complete continuing education. However, the licensee must complete the renewal application and pay the appropriate fees to the Real Estate Commission.

Continuing Education Courses

Agency in Today’s World

This course will remind students of agency law, specifically PA agency law. This course will review students in the use of standard forms to aid them in complying with RELRA. We will discuss the requirement to always have two forms with every consumer

Agency in Today's World
Dates:
Instructor:
Megan Grasso
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Instructor:
Sue Kichman, C2EX
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Instructor:
Megan Grasso
Agency in Today's World Virtual
Dates:
Instructor:
Sue Kichman

A Fresh Look at the Agreement of Sale and Addenda

This 3 ½ hour course will raise knowledge and competence when preparing and presenting the Agreement of Sale and the various addenda.  Termination, release forms, procedures, and proper escrow and money procedures will be discussed.  The course will discuss all provisions, rights, and responsibilities of sellers, buyers, and licensees. The course is approved for 3 1/2 hours CE by the PA SREC for the 2024-2026 CE cycle…

Dates:
Instructor:
Gary Muccio, AHWD, C2EX
Dates:
Instructor:
Gary Muccio, AHWD, C2EX

A Fresh Look at Employment Contracts

This 3 ½ hour course will raise knowledge and competence in preparing and presenting the Exclusive Listing Contract and the Exclusive and Non-Exclusive Buyer Agency Agreements.  Transaction licensee contracts will be reviewed, along with the Consumer Notice.  The class will cover all provisions and the rights and responsibilities of sellers, buyers, and licensees. The course is approved for 3 1/2 hours CE by the PA SREC for the 2024-2026 CE cycle…

Dates:
Instructor:
Gary Muccio, AHWD, C2EX
Dates:
Instructor:
Gary Muccio, AHWD, C2EX

NAR Fair Housing Requirement

Fair Housing:  Reflecting on the Past, Shaping the Future

This 3 ½ hour course will cover the history of housing discrimination, protected classes, common fair housing violations, advertising requirements, accommodations and modifications for persons with disabilities, PA State Laws, Article 10 of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, current issues, and best practices to avoid discrimination.  The course is approved for the mandatory 2 hours of Fair Housing required by the PA SREC for the 2024-2026 CE cycle…

Fair Housing: Reflecting on the Past, Shaping Our Future
Dates:
Instructor:
Tracee Carter, ABR, AHWD, GREEN, LHC, RENE, SFR, SRS
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Instructor:
Tracee Carter, ABR, AHWD, GREEN, LHC, RENE, SFR, SRS
Dates:
Instructor:
Sue Kichman
Dates:
Instructor:
Gary Muccio, AHWD, C2EX
Dates:
Instructor:
Danielle Winn, MRE, ABR, C2EX, MRP, SRS, AHWD, CRB, PSA
Virtual
Dates:
Instructor:
Danielle Winn, MRE, ABR, C2EX, MRP, SRS, AHWD, CRB, PSA

NAR Code of Ethics Requirement

Positively Ethical:  A Fresh Look at the Code of Ethics

This 3 ½ hour course will cover the NAR Code of Ethics Preamble, the concepts established in Articles 1, 2, 3, 11 and 16 of the COE, and will identify possible violations, describe the Professional Standards process, how to use the COE in daily business practices, explain the Pathways to Professionalism, and much more. The course is approved for 3 ½ hours CE by the PA SREC for the 2024-2026 CE cycle…

Dates:
Instructor:
Danielle Winn, MRE, ABR, C2EX, MRP, SRS, AHWD, CRB, PSA
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Instructor:
Michelle Sneidman, CSP
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Instructor:
Tracee Carter
Dates:
Instructor:
Michelle Sneidman, CSP

NAR COE: For the Commercial Practitioner

This Commercial focused NAR Ethics class will cover business ethics and review COE articles 1, 2, 3, 10,11, & 16.  The course will describe the Professional Standards process, Arbitration, and Commercial focused case studies.  Course is approved for 3.5 hours CE for the 2024 -2026 PA SREC cycle and 2.5 hours NAR Ethics for the January 1…

NAR COE: For the Commercial Practitioner
Dates:
Instructor:
Jim Helsel, SIOR, CPM, CCIM, GRI, CRB, CRE,C2EX
Dates:
Instructor:
Jim Helsel, SIOR, CPM, CCIM, GRI, CRB, CRE,C2EX

New Licensee Modules

Commercial Module (7 hours)

One of 2 required modules for new licensees’ first renewal cycle, for those licensed between December 1, 2023 and November 30, 2025.  This seven-hour module is designed to enable the salesperson licensee to provide the highest level of professional services to consumers in commercial transactions.  Real Estate Professionals will learn: Agreement of Sale, Letter of Intent…

Dates:
Instructor:
Jim Helsel, SIOR, CPM, CCIM, GRI, CRB, CRE,C2EX

Residential Module (7 hours)

One of two required modules for new licensees’ first renewal cycle, for those licensed between December 1, 2023, and November 30, 2025.  The seven-hour Residential Module enables the salesperson licensee to provide the highest level of professional services to consumers in residential transactions.  Protect yourself and your clients with proper documentation.  Real Estate Professionals will learn:  Agreement of Sale…

Dates:
Instructor:
Gary Muccio, AHWD, C2EX

General Module (7 hours)

One of 2 required modules for new licensees’ first renewal cycle, for those licensed between December 1, 2023, and November 30, 2025.  This course aims to provide standard salespersons with a high level of knowledge and understanding regarding key areas of real estate practice.  Protect yourself and your client with proper documentation.  Real Estate Professionals will learn:  duties of licensees…

Dates:
Instructor:
Danielle Winn, MRE, ABR, C2EX, MRP, SRS, AHWD, CRB, PSA

Virtual Class Information

GHRI offers both in person and online continuing education courses. Before you join us virtually, please review the documents below.

How to check your Education History

GHAR members can view all the courses they have taken at GHRI in their Education History in their Member Portal. Watch the video below for step-by-step instructions.