Pennsylvania licensing guide
How to Get a Real Estate License in Pennsylvania
A practical step-by-step guide to Pennsylvania licensing requirements, estimated costs, timeline, official resources, and what to do after you pass.
Pennsylvania licensing snapshot
Last reviewed May 25, 2026
- License type
- Salesperson
- Minimum age
- 18
- Pre-license education
- 75 hours
- Exam provider
- PSI Services LLC
- Estimated cost
- $600–$800
- Estimated timeline
- 2–4 months
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
Pennsylvania salespersons must complete 14 hours of continuing education during each biennial renewal period; licensees in their first renewal must complete a prescribed post‑licensing course.
Licensing path
Step-by-step licensing path
Use this as a planning sequence, then confirm each requirement with the official state source.
Complete 75‑hour education
Take 75 hours of pre‑licensing education, consisting of Real Estate Fundamentals (30 hours) and Real Estate Practice (45 hours).
Pass the PSI exam
Register with PSI, pay the examination fee and pass both the national and Pennsylvania portions of the salesperson exam.
Submit application
Apply for a salesperson license through the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission, submit criminal background check, pay the license fee and designate a sponsoring broker.
Complete post‑licensing course
First‑time renewals require an additional post‑licensing course mandated by the Commission.
Renew every two years
Complete 14 hours of continuing education by the renewal deadline (May 31 of even‑numbered years) and pay the renewal fee.
Budget planning
Estimated costs
Estimated total cost: $600–$800. Actual costs vary by provider, application path, exam retakes, and local business setup choices.
| Cost item | Estimated amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pre‑licensing education | $400–$600 | Cost of 75‑hour education package. |
| Exam fee | $49 | Approximate PSI exam fee. |
| License application fee | $107 | Includes license fee and Real Estate Recovery Fund contribution. |
| Background check | $25 | Cost for Pennsylvania criminal history check and fingerprinting. |
| Continuing education | $50–$100 | Cost of 14‑hour CE package every two years. |
Renewal planning
Continuing education
Questions
FAQs
How many continuing‑education hours are required?
Pennsylvania salespersons must complete 14 hours of CE every two years; new licensees have a post‑licensing requirement.
After you pass the exam
Passing the exam does not create an operating system. New agents still need to manage contacts, follow-ups, active deals, deadlines, client communication, partners, and daily priorities.
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License Cost Calculator
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