& Answers (Grade A+)
Purpose of Real Estate License Laws -
correct answer ✅To protect the public
How does the Real Estate License Laws protect the public? -
correct answer ✅Establishing requirements for real estate license
and continued education )May 31st of every even year), Defining
activities which a license is required, Establishing codes of conducts
and practices, and enforcing these standards in a disciplinary
system.
Pennsylvania first Real Estate Licensing Law? -
correct answer ✅First adopted in May 1st, 1929, it was amended
or updated multiple times until February 19, 1980, it was name the
Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act (RELRA)
What type of law is the RELRA -
correct answer ✅Statutory law, enacted by state legislature and
signed in by the governor. The Real Estate Commission does not
have authority to amend or modify the act., only state legislature.
What is the Real Estate Commission? -
correct answer ✅Established in RELRA Section 202, the Real Estate
, PearsonVue PA State Exam Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
Commission was formed to administer the Act and supervise
activities of licensees (real estate salesperson) in PA.
How does the Real Estate Commission function? -
correct answer ✅Under the Bureau of Professional and
Occupational Affairs (BPOA) within the PA Department of State.
How many members in the Real Estate Commission? -
correct answer ✅11 members. The commissioner of BPOA, the
director of Bureau of Consumer Protection (BCP) or a designee, 3
members who represent the public, 5 licensed RE brokers (at least
10 years), and 1 licensed Cemetery Broker (5 years licensed, sold
cemetery lots for 10 years).
How does the Commission elect a chairman? -
correct answer ✅The Commission annually elects a chairman from
its members. The commissioners are appointed by the governor
and confirmed by the senate for 5-year staggered terms.
What happens if you violate RELRA regulations? -
correct answer ✅Commission is authorized to suspend or revoke a
license or registration certificate and/or levy fines up to $1,000.