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PENNSYLVANIA BROKER PRE-LICENSING

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All our courses are approved by Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission to meet the licensing requirements.

Pennsylvania Real Estate Broker Course Packages

Bronze Package

60-Hr. PA Broker Pre-Licensing Package

Bronze Package

  • PA 30-Hour Real Estate Brokerage and Office Management
  • PA 30-Hour Real Estate Law

$561 Save
$821

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Silver Package

180-Hr. PA Broker Pre-Licensing Package

Silver Package

  • PA 30-Hour Real Estate Sales
  • PA 30-Hour Real Estate Investments
  • PA 45-Hour Real Estate Finance
  • PA 15-Hour Fair Housing, Environmental Issues, and Risk Management
  • Pennsylvania Commercial Real Estate Brokerage
  • Pennsylvania Valuation of Residential Properties

$561 Save
$821

Pass the test or your money back!

Gold Package

240-Hr. PA Broker Pre-Licensing Package

Gold Package

  • PA 30-Hour Real Estate Brokerage and Office Management
  • PA 30-Hour Real Estate Law
  • PA 30-Hour Real Estate Sales
  • PA 30-Hour Real Estate Investments
  • PA 45-Hour Real Estate Finance
  • PA 15-Hour Fair Housing, Environmental Issues, and Risk Management
  • Pennsylvania Commercial Real Estate Brokerage
  • Pennsylvania Valuation of Residential Properties

$561 Save
$821

Pass the test or your money back!

PA Salesperson Real Estate Licensing Package

Here’s a glimpse of what you get with our Salesperson License Package

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One Pennsylvania Approved Courses

Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission requires one mandatory training course; 1) 30-Hr. PA Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Course 2) 30-Hr. Real Estate Brokerage And Office Management 3) 30-Hr. PA Valuation Of Residential Properties Course 4) 45-Hr. PA Real Estate Finance 5) 30-Hr. PA Real Estate Law 6) PA 15-Hr. Fair Housing, Environmental Issues, & Risk Management 7) PA 30-Hr. Real Estate Sales 8) PA 30-Hour Real Estate Investments

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Multiple Training Delivery Methods

We understand the need for convenience, ease and flexibility. You can choose from any of the delivery method; In-person Classes, Virtual Classroom, Online Self-paced, and Online Interactive to fit your learning style.

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Fortune Academy has the highest pass rates in the state for last several decades. We assure passing your class and state exam in the first attempt or you get your money back - guaranteed.

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You can connect with a Real Estate guru at any time to ask any question or seek help with your training program. We are available 24/7 via phone, email and chat to provide support for your career success.

Individual Real Estate Courses for PA Broker Real Estate License

All of the individual courses listed below are required by the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission to get a state compliant license. They can be purchased either separately or with the bundles listed above.

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Commercial Real Estate Brokerage

Become a better and more effective broker by gaining further insight into commercial real estate. This real estate pre-license online course fulfills...

Topics Covered Include:

  • Become a better and more effective broker by gaining further insight into commercial real estate. This real estate pre-license online course fulfills 30 of the 240 hours of education required in Pennsylvania to qualify to take the state broker licensing exam. Highlights include: Commercial Leases, Environmental Regulations, Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act (ILSFDA), Commercial Real Estate Principles and the Brownfield Economic Redevelopment Initiative. Please note that no hours of Civil Rights Law and Equal Opportunity in Housing are included in this course.
  • 30 Credit Hours
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PA 30-Hour Real Estate Brokerage and Office Management

This course provides 30 hours of instruction in real estate brokerage and office management topics required of all applicants for a broker license in...

Topics Covered Include:

  • This course provides 30 hours of instruction in real estate brokerage and office management topics required of all applicants for a broker license in Pennsylvania. Topics include planning and organization of a brokerage business, operational policies and procedures, records and controls recruitment, selection and training of personnel and real estate business analysis. The course also includes the pros and cons of running a brokerage and outlook and trends in the real estate industry.
  • 30 Credit Hours
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Valuation of Residential Properties

It is integral to understand the appraisal process for residential real estate. Learn the three approaches to valuation. This real estate pre-license...

Topics Covered Include:

  • It is integral to understand the appraisal process for residential real estate. Learn the three approaches to valuation. This real estate pre-license online course fulfills 30 of the 240 hours of education required in Pennsylvania to qualify to take the real estate broker licensing exam. Highlights include: Real Estate Appraisal Principles and Practices, Markets for Residential Real Estate, Data Analysis in Regards to Appraisal, and Site Description and Analysis.
  • 30 Credit Hours
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PA 45-Hour Real Estate Finance

This course provides 45 hours of instruction in real estate finance topics relevant to Pennsylvania real estate broker license applicants. Topics...

Topics Covered Include:

  • This course provides 45 hours of instruction in real estate finance topics relevant to Pennsylvania real estate broker license applicants. Topics include sources of mortgage funds, government influences on the financial market, the anatomy of finance instruments, loan types, the mortgage lending process, and defaults and foreclosures.
  • 45 Credit Hours
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PA 30-Hour Real Estate Law

This 30-hour course covers real estate law concepts required for Pennsylvania real estate broker license applicants. Students will complete...

Topics Covered Include:

  • This 30-hour course covers real estate law concepts required for Pennsylvania real estate broker license applicants. Students will complete activities related to ownership and interests, contract law, the real estate transaction process, and leases. License, fair housing, antitrust, and agency laws will also be discussed, along with licensee liability.
  • 30 Credit Hours
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PA 15-Hour Fair Housing, Environmental Issues, and Risk Management

Fair housing, environmental hazards, and risk management strategies are issues for every real estate licensee. Knowing and adhering to fair housing...

Topics Covered Include:

  • Fair housing, environmental hazards, and risk management strategies are issues for every real estate licensee. Knowing and adhering to fair housing law will help avoid violations and ensure equal access to housing. Understanding environmental hazards—both indoors and outdoors—helps licensees protect buyers from making costly mistakes. And appropriate risk management techniques can protect the brokerage (its reputation and license) and those it serves.
  • 15 Credit Hours
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PA 30-Hour Real Estate Sales

This 30-hour course for Pennsylvania broker license applicants takes students through the sales transaction cycle. As we take you from prospecting...

Topics Covered Include:

  • This 30-hour course for Pennsylvania broker license applicants takes students through the sales transaction cycle. As we take you from prospecting to negotiating to closing (and all the steps in between), we’ll also review federal and Pennsylvania laws that may affect the transaction.
  • 30 Credit Hours
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PA 30-Hour Real Estate Investments

This course provides 30 hours of instruction in real estate investment relevant to Pennsylvania real estate broker license applicants. The course...

Topics Covered Include:

  • This course provides 30 hours of instruction in real estate investment relevant to Pennsylvania real estate broker license applicants. The course covers the fundamentals of investing in the real estate market, the pros and cons of real estate investing, forms of ownership, analysis and feasibility studies, tax laws affecting real estate investments, and financing options available to investors. The course also examines real estate investment by property types: residential, commercial, industrial, and other opportunities.
  • 30 Credit Hours
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State-of-the-art Delivery Methods

Our instructor-led classes provide complete support and equip you with the right information for your license acquisition.

In-Person Learning

The best education option for students who prefer a traditional, in-person learning format where instructors and students share a learning environment.

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Virtual Learning

Learn Real Estate at a comfortable pace, in an online environment where you can access learning materials and examinations.

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NEW: Online Interactive Learning

Complete quizzes, submit assignments and learn from tenured Real Estate experts in an integrative online classroom experience.

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Online Self-Paced Learning

View on-demand video lessons from virtual Real Estate instructors and receive 24/7 email support for help completing assignments.

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We succeed when you do! If you do not get the license in your first attempt, we will refund 100% of the payment you made because we are certain that all our students clear in the first attempt.

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Exceptionally High Pass Rates

Through commitment and expertise, we make sure you pass on the first attempt. We have had the highest pass rates for the last several years.

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Frequently Asked Question

Have questions regarding the PA real estate Broker course? We got you covered.

To become a real estate Broker in Pennsylvania, an applicant must meet these prerequisites: Be at least 21 years of age. Have a High School Diploma or GED. Must have 3 years of experience as a Pennsylvania-licensed salesperson or possess at least 3 years of other experience, education, or both, that the Commission considers the equivalent of 3 years of experience. Be able to provide a recent Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) from the state police or other approved state agency. Once the prerequisites have been met, an applicant must: Complete 240-hours of commission-approved Broker Pre-Licensing education. (This requirement can also be satisfied if you have a bachelor’s degree with a major in Real Estate from an accredited college, a juris doctor degree from an accredited law school, or completed 240-hours of broker pre-licensure coursework in another jurisdiction that was approved to meet the requirements.) Pass the coursework final exam with a score of 70% or greater. Pass the state-issued Broker License exam. Submit license application to the state.

With the exception of the state-issued exam, the Pennsylvania real estate education required by the state can be completed entirely online. Fortune Academy offers packages with 60 of the 240 hours required by the state. Students are allowed to complete up to 7.5 hours of coursework per day.

In addition to the cost of education and testing, those looking to acquire a real estate license will have to pay: $40 Exam Application Fee (For Sole Proprietor)

A Salesperson is licensed to conduct business on behalf of a Broker and cannot operate independently of a brokerage. A licensed Salesperson can become a Broker if they complete the required education and examination requirements.

In the state of Pennsylvania, applicants must provide a recent Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) from the state police or other approved state agency. A criminal history doesn’t necessarily disqualify a candidate.

Applicants must be 21 years of age.

No, applicants do not have to be a resident of Pennsylvania to receive a Pennsylvania Broker License.

Pennsylvania real estate Brokers are required to complete 14 hours of Continuing Education every biennium (two years).

Pennsylvania does not have direct reciprocity with any state, but offers equivalency exemptions for license holders that have completed equivalent or greater Pre-Licensing coursework in other states. Equivalency is determined by the commission.

The required 240-hours of coursework can be completed online.

According to Indeed.com, the average annual salary of a real estate agent in Pennsylvania is $77,831, so theoretically, a Broker would earn more.

6 Simple Steps to Get Your Pennsylvania Salesperson License

Meet the Pennsylvania Real Estate License requirements by following the steps below.

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    Complete 240 hours of a Pennsylvania-Approved Broker Licensing education

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    Pass the Pennsylvania Pre-Licensing Course Final Exams

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    Create a Pennsylvania Licensing System (PALS)

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    Pass the National & Pennsylvania Real Estate Broker Exam

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    Apply for your Pennsylvania Broker’s License

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Complete 240 hours of a Pennsylvania-Approved Broker Licensing education

Once you’ve met the prerequisites, it’s time to begin the 240-hours of Pennsylvania state-approved Broker Pre-Licensing education coursework. Two credit hours can be granted for each year of active practice the applicant has as a licensed broker in another state during the 10 years immediately before the Broker application. This requirement can also be satisfied if you have a bachelor’s degree with a major in Real Estate from an accredited college, a juris doctor degree from an accredited law school, or completed 240-hours of broker pre-licensure coursework in another jurisdiction that was approved to meet the requirements.

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Pass the Pennsylvania Pre-Licensing Course Final Exams

Part of completing the required coursework is passing the course’s final exams. An exam score of 70% or greater is needed to receive a certificate of completion.

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Create a Pennsylvania Licensing System (PALS)

If you haven’t done so already, make sure you have set up a Pennsylvania Licensing System (PALS) account with the Pennsylvania Department of State.

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Pass the National & Pennsylvania Real Estate Broker Exam

After completing the course exams, the next step is to apply to take the Pennsylvania Real Estate Broker Exam. The application to take the exam will cost $40 and you will need to provide the necessary documentation requested in PALS.

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Apply for your Pennsylvania Broker’s License

Let’s say you have completed your education and have passed your exams. Congrats, it’s now time to submit your license application. Sign into your PALS account and enter all the necessary information to apply.