Becoming a licensed real estate agent in Pennsylvania is a process that requires dedication and commitment. It typically takes four months to complete the requirements, including completing your studies, submitting an application for a license, passing the background check, and taking the licensing exam. You have five years to take the license exam from the moment you finish the course prior to obtaining the license. To begin, you must complete your pre-license education.
This includes a 30-hour course on the fundamentals of real estate licensing and a 45-hour practical course on real estate licensing. Most online courses are self-paced and include study materials such as practical real estate tests and flashcards. Your pre-license education package may come with post-license courses, so be sure to check it out before purchasing another course. The next step is to show that you work for a real estate broker. Brokerage firms, LLCs or associations and sole proprietors of brokers must be inspected before a license is issued.
Real estate sellers can obtain the license using the standard method once they have completed and passed both parts of the seller exam. A real estate broker has been a real estate agent for at least three years, has met all specific requirements, and has passed the broker's license exam. Once your license has been issued, you'll see it immediately below the professional license details banner in your control panel. You will receive the license at your broker's main office within 7 to 10 business days from the date of issue. The purpose of the Real Estate Commission's Licensing Guide is to provide transparency, to inform applicants about the expected deadlines for receiving their license, and to describe the steps you can take to reduce errors and mitigate delays. When purchasing your real estate pre-license course, check to see if your education package includes a supervisor. The Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission requires that all applicants undergo a background check before they can become licensed real estate agents in Pennsylvania.
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