Continuing Education
Pennsylvania Real Estate Renewal Credits
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.
Upcoming Courses
GREEN® Designation (15 hours)
NAR’s GREEN Designation course. Day 1 will cover: The Resource Efficient Home – Retrofits, Remodels, Renovations and New Home Construction. Day 2 will cover: Representing Buyers and Sellers of Resource Efficient Homes. GREEN Designation is approved for an ABR Elective credit. Approved for 1 broker elective credit and15 hours of PA Real Estate CE for the 2024-2026 cycle…
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…
- Dates:
- Instructor:
- Gary Muccio, AHWD, C2EX
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
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
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
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.