Become a Salesperson

Requirements for New Salesperson or Rental Listing Referral Agent Licensing

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Must successfully complete 75 hours of basic real estate courses. The two mandatory courses consist of Real Estate Practice (45 hours) and Real Estate Fundamentals (30 hours). There is a final examination for each course. Students may take either course first.

• Upon successful completion of the education requirements, students need to register to take the State Salesperson Licensing Examination. More information can be found on the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission Website.

• After successful completion of the State Salesperson Licensing Examination, you must make application for licensure with a Pennsylvania licensed Real Estate Broker. Once licensed under your employing Broker, you may begin working as a licensed PA Real Estate Salesperson.