How to get a Pennsylvania real estate license
Pennsylvania real estate salesperson exam requirements: hours, vendor, national vs state portions, and how to prepare for the licensing exam — from the official commission.
- Salesperson hours
- 75 hours (PA Real Estate Fundamentals 30 hrs + PA Real Estate Practice 45 hrs)
- Broker requirement
- 3 years' active experience as licensee while completing 240 hours (16 credits) of approved broker coursework
- Exam vendor
- Pearson VUE — the PA Real Estate Commission contracts Pearson VUE to administer both the salesperson and broker exams (candidate handbook and content outlines current through March 2026)
- Exam structure
- Salesperson exam: 110 total questions — 80 national + 30 state, scored separately. Broker exam: 120 total questions — 80 national + 40 state, scored separately
- Passing
- Salesperson: national 60/80, state 23/30. Broker: national 60/80, state 30/40 (roughly 75-77%)
Preparing for the Pennsylvania exam
PrepTempo's Salesperson and Broker courses cover the national portion — property, contracts, financing, agency, and practice — which is the same in Pennsylvania and the larger share of the exam. Study your Pennsylvania state-law portion from the commission on top of the core.
Pennsylvania real estate license FAQ
How many hours are required for a Pennsylvania real estate license?
75 hours (PA Real Estate Fundamentals 30 hrs + PA Real Estate Practice 45 hrs)
What does the Pennsylvania real estate salesperson exam cover?
Salesperson exam: 110 total questions — 80 national + 30 state, scored separately. Broker exam: 120 total questions — 80 national + 40 state, scored separately
How do I become a realtor in Pennsylvania?
Complete required pre-license education (75 hours (PA Real Estate Fundamentals 30 hrs + PA Real Estate Practice 45 hrs)), pass the licensing exam (Pearson VUE — the PA Real Estate Commission contracts Pearson VUE to administer both the salesperson and broker exams (candidate handbook and content outlines current through March 2026); Salesperson exam: 110 total questions — 80 national + 30 state, scored separately. Broker exam: 120 total questions — 80 national + 40 state, scored separately), meet any broker affiliation rules, and apply through the Pennsylvania real estate commission. PrepTempo covers the national exam portion with free sample questions and free Chapter 1.
Official sources
Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal or licensing advice. Requirements change; confirm with the Pennsylvania real-estate commission. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state commission or exam vendor.