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The Pennsylvania exam at a glance
PA Real Estate Commission exam administered by Pearson VUE as two separately-scored portions — national (80Q/150min) and state (40Q/60min), 210 min total — each requiring 75%; only the failed portion needs retaking.
Salesperson exam
120questions
210 mintime limit
75%to pass
Two separately scored sections
Broker exam
120questions
210 mintime limit
75%to pass
Two separately scored sections
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Seller Disclosure Law
Agency Law
Escrow Trust Accounts
Discipline Violations
License Types
Licensee Duties
Salesperson Requirements
Broker Requirements
Sample Pennsylvania law questions
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Under RELRA, a broker generally cannot recover a commission in court unless:
The buyer verbally confirmed the commission amount
There is a signed agreement that complies with RELRA's requirements
The broker is a member of the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors
The commission was disclosed verbally at the first showing
Show answer & explanation
There is a signed agreement that complies with RELRA's requirements — RELRA conditions a broker's right to sue for a commission on having a signed agreement that satisfies the statute's requirements.
Source: Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act (RELRA), 63 P.S. §455.101 et seq.
An out-of-state licensee seeking reciprocal licensure in Pennsylvania is typically required to take:
Both the national and state portions again
Only the Pennsylvania state-law portion of the exam
No exam at all, regardless of their home state
Only a notarized affidavit of good standing
Show answer & explanation
Only the Pennsylvania state-law portion of the exam — Reciprocal applicants who already hold an active license elsewhere generally need only pass the Pennsylvania state-law portion.
Source: PA Real Estate Salesperson Licensure Snapshot
Which of the following is a distinct license type recognized under Pennsylvania real estate law, beyond broker and salesperson?
Licensed escrow settlement officer
Title search abstractor
Rental listing referral agent
Certified notary signing agent
Show answer & explanation
Rental listing referral agent — Pennsylvania separately licenses rental listing referral agents, along with cemetery brokers/salespersons and other niche categories, under RELRA.
Source: 49 Pa. Code Chapter 35 — State Real Estate Commission
Pennsylvania exam FAQ
How many questions are on the Pennsylvania real estate salesperson exam?
The Pennsylvania salesperson exam has 120 questions with a time limit of 210 minutes. You need 75% to pass.
What score do you need to pass the Pennsylvania broker exam?
The Pennsylvania broker exam requires 75% to pass, across 120 questions in 210 minutes.
Who administers the Pennsylvania real estate exam?
The exam is administered by Pearson VUE. PA Real Estate Commission exam administered by Pearson VUE as two separately-scored portions — national (80Q/150min) and state (40Q/60min), 210 min total — each requiring 75%; only the failed portion needs retaking.
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