PENNSYLVANIA REAL ESTATE EXAM -
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
Harrisburg resident Joseph Bell has worked full-time for Larry Keen, who is the builder-
owner of dozens of homes just outside of Harrisburg. Joseph is Larry's "right-hand
man," and Larry has given him permission and the authority to take on many of Larry's
tasks. Joseph routinely lists homes for sale, as well as actually selling the real estate on
Larry's behalf, which of the following best describes Joseph? - CORRECT ANSWER -
He's a building-owner salesperson
Springfield broker, Sam Hove’s, has surprised his wife with a 2-week Alaskan cruise to
celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. They are leaving in less than a month and the
time flies by. The week before their ship is due to depart, the only other broker in Sam's
real estate office, Clyde Lester, breaks his back while attempting to ski a black run.
Thankfully, Clyde is not paralyzed, but his injuries are extensive, and he will be out of
work for several months. Jenna Bass, an associate broker in Sam's office, offers to take
over managing the office in Sam's absence. Which of the following applies in this
situation? - CORRECT ANSWER -Jenna may supervise and manage a real estate
office, because broker-associates are permitted to undertake these responsibilities,
under the Pennsylvania Code.
Which of the following is excluded from the provisions of the Real Estate Licensing and
Registration Act? - CORRECT ANSWER -A cemetery company or cemetery owned or
controlled by a bona fide church or religious congregation or fraternal organization or by
an association created by a bona fide church or religious organization or fraternal
organization.
Pittsburgh resident, Caroline Ray, is applying for licensure as a rental listing referral
agent. What fee does the Commission charge for this? - CORRECT ANSWER -$75
Philadelphia resident Debbie Rouillard is submitting her application for licensure to the
Commission. Which of the following items, in addition to the applicable fee, must she
send with the application? - CORRECT ANSWER -The written consent that valid
service of process may be made on her by serving the Commission Chair, and
Pennsylvania Secretary, if this service cannot, for any reason, be made on the applicant
For the past five years, it's been the goal of Punxatawny resident Phil Z Groundhog to
obtain a broker's license in Pennsylvania, but it seems that something has always
gotten in his way. Now he is ready and striving toward his goal. He has everything ready
to submit with his application and the fee. The problem is, the last time he took and
,passed the broker's exam, it was nearly three years ago. Which of the following is true
of this situation? - CORRECT ANSWER -Phil's exam results are still valid up to three
years after the exam was taken, so he'll need to submit the application prior to that 3-
year mark.
Richard Burrell, who is a broker, is working with license applicant Christian Flight to
obtain his license. Richard, the broker is gathering everything he needs in order to
submit Christian's application for licensure. Except for a sworn statement from Richard
Burrell (The Broker), what does the sworn statement have to say about Christian? -
CORRECT ANSWER -The statement from Richard Burrell (The Broker) must attest to
Christian's (Sales applicant) good reputation, for honesty, trustworthiness, integrity, and
competence.
The statement from Richard Burrell (The Broker) must certify that he will actively
supervise and train Christian (Sales applicant)
Richard Burrell (The Broker) must submit official transcripts evidencing the acquisition
of degrees or course credits for Christian (Sales applicant)
Margie Carson wishes to obtain a Pennsylvania cemetery salesperson's license, but
she is only 19 years old. Is this permissible? - CORRECT ANSWER -Yes, because the
law only requires that an applicant for a cemetery salesperson's license be 18 years old.
Allentown resident Katie Colander, who wants to obtain a Pennsylvania campground
membership salesperson's license, has recently completed a one-credit Commission-
developed course in Campground Membership Sales. How many hours has she
completed? - CORRECT ANSWER -15 hours
Chris Moore holds a broker's license issued by another jurisdiction, but is now moving to
Pennsylvania, so he wants to obtain a Pennsylvania broker's license. Does Chris have
to go through the entire pre-licensing as a new Pennsylvania broker? - CORRECT
ANSWER -No, as long as Chris holds a broker's license issued by another jurisdiction,
and that license has been active within 5 years before he's submitted his license
application.
No, as long as Chris has scored a passing grade on the Pennsylvania portion of the
broker's examination within the past 3 years before he's submitted his application.
Erie resident, Jane Green, wishes to obtain her Pennsylvania time-share salesperson's
license. Once she has successfully completed the two-credit, Commission-developed
course, titled Time Share Sales, she will have taken how many hours of education or
training in that subject? - CORRECT ANSWER -30 hours
, McKeesport broker, Bobby Primly, wants to obtain a Pennsylvania builder-owner
salesperson's license. What must be submitted to the Commission, along with his
completed license application and the fee? - CORRECT ANSWER -A sworn statement
from a builder-owner that attests to Bobby's good reputation for honesty,
trustworthiness, integrity and competence.
A sworn statement from a builder-owner, certifying that he is a builder-owner of a single
or multifamily dwellings
A sworn statement from a builder-owner, certifying that he employs the applicant.
Pennsylvania broker Joshua Stone wants to relocate his office from Franklin to Plum.
What regulations have been set forth for a broker's office locations in this state? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Josh may relocate his office, as long as he notifies the
Commission. He must maintain a fixed office in Pennsylvania, unless he maintains a
fixed office in another jurisdiction where is licensed.
What is the current regulation in regard to the number of offices a rental listing referral
agent maintains in the Commonwealth? - CORRECT ANSWER -He may maintain more
than one office.
Chester resident, Dawn Meyer, who wants to obtain a Pennsylvania campground
membership salesperson's license, has met all the requirements of licensure, except for
the onsite training. Which of the following statements best describes this requirement? -
CORRECT ANSWER -30 days of onsite training must be completed during a 90-day
period within 3 years prior to submission of a license application.
An association that wants to obtain a Pennsylvania broker's license must be sure that
what percentage of that association's members (who intend to engage in the real estate
business) are licensed by the Commission as a sales person or broker? - CORRECT
ANSWER -100%
Jamie Sanchez wants to obtain a Pennsylvania campground membership salesperson's
license. She is 20, and has successfully completed the Commission-developed course,
Campground Membership Sales. Regarding this course, which of the following
conditions must have been met? - CORRECT ANSWER -Jamie must have taken the
course before her onsite training
The course Jamie took must have been taught at an accredited college, university or
institute of higher learning in the Commonwealth OR another Commission-approved
real estate education provider
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
Harrisburg resident Joseph Bell has worked full-time for Larry Keen, who is the builder-
owner of dozens of homes just outside of Harrisburg. Joseph is Larry's "right-hand
man," and Larry has given him permission and the authority to take on many of Larry's
tasks. Joseph routinely lists homes for sale, as well as actually selling the real estate on
Larry's behalf, which of the following best describes Joseph? - CORRECT ANSWER -
He's a building-owner salesperson
Springfield broker, Sam Hove’s, has surprised his wife with a 2-week Alaskan cruise to
celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. They are leaving in less than a month and the
time flies by. The week before their ship is due to depart, the only other broker in Sam's
real estate office, Clyde Lester, breaks his back while attempting to ski a black run.
Thankfully, Clyde is not paralyzed, but his injuries are extensive, and he will be out of
work for several months. Jenna Bass, an associate broker in Sam's office, offers to take
over managing the office in Sam's absence. Which of the following applies in this
situation? - CORRECT ANSWER -Jenna may supervise and manage a real estate
office, because broker-associates are permitted to undertake these responsibilities,
under the Pennsylvania Code.
Which of the following is excluded from the provisions of the Real Estate Licensing and
Registration Act? - CORRECT ANSWER -A cemetery company or cemetery owned or
controlled by a bona fide church or religious congregation or fraternal organization or by
an association created by a bona fide church or religious organization or fraternal
organization.
Pittsburgh resident, Caroline Ray, is applying for licensure as a rental listing referral
agent. What fee does the Commission charge for this? - CORRECT ANSWER -$75
Philadelphia resident Debbie Rouillard is submitting her application for licensure to the
Commission. Which of the following items, in addition to the applicable fee, must she
send with the application? - CORRECT ANSWER -The written consent that valid
service of process may be made on her by serving the Commission Chair, and
Pennsylvania Secretary, if this service cannot, for any reason, be made on the applicant
For the past five years, it's been the goal of Punxatawny resident Phil Z Groundhog to
obtain a broker's license in Pennsylvania, but it seems that something has always
gotten in his way. Now he is ready and striving toward his goal. He has everything ready
to submit with his application and the fee. The problem is, the last time he took and
,passed the broker's exam, it was nearly three years ago. Which of the following is true
of this situation? - CORRECT ANSWER -Phil's exam results are still valid up to three
years after the exam was taken, so he'll need to submit the application prior to that 3-
year mark.
Richard Burrell, who is a broker, is working with license applicant Christian Flight to
obtain his license. Richard, the broker is gathering everything he needs in order to
submit Christian's application for licensure. Except for a sworn statement from Richard
Burrell (The Broker), what does the sworn statement have to say about Christian? -
CORRECT ANSWER -The statement from Richard Burrell (The Broker) must attest to
Christian's (Sales applicant) good reputation, for honesty, trustworthiness, integrity, and
competence.
The statement from Richard Burrell (The Broker) must certify that he will actively
supervise and train Christian (Sales applicant)
Richard Burrell (The Broker) must submit official transcripts evidencing the acquisition
of degrees or course credits for Christian (Sales applicant)
Margie Carson wishes to obtain a Pennsylvania cemetery salesperson's license, but
she is only 19 years old. Is this permissible? - CORRECT ANSWER -Yes, because the
law only requires that an applicant for a cemetery salesperson's license be 18 years old.
Allentown resident Katie Colander, who wants to obtain a Pennsylvania campground
membership salesperson's license, has recently completed a one-credit Commission-
developed course in Campground Membership Sales. How many hours has she
completed? - CORRECT ANSWER -15 hours
Chris Moore holds a broker's license issued by another jurisdiction, but is now moving to
Pennsylvania, so he wants to obtain a Pennsylvania broker's license. Does Chris have
to go through the entire pre-licensing as a new Pennsylvania broker? - CORRECT
ANSWER -No, as long as Chris holds a broker's license issued by another jurisdiction,
and that license has been active within 5 years before he's submitted his license
application.
No, as long as Chris has scored a passing grade on the Pennsylvania portion of the
broker's examination within the past 3 years before he's submitted his application.
Erie resident, Jane Green, wishes to obtain her Pennsylvania time-share salesperson's
license. Once she has successfully completed the two-credit, Commission-developed
course, titled Time Share Sales, she will have taken how many hours of education or
training in that subject? - CORRECT ANSWER -30 hours
, McKeesport broker, Bobby Primly, wants to obtain a Pennsylvania builder-owner
salesperson's license. What must be submitted to the Commission, along with his
completed license application and the fee? - CORRECT ANSWER -A sworn statement
from a builder-owner that attests to Bobby's good reputation for honesty,
trustworthiness, integrity and competence.
A sworn statement from a builder-owner, certifying that he is a builder-owner of a single
or multifamily dwellings
A sworn statement from a builder-owner, certifying that he employs the applicant.
Pennsylvania broker Joshua Stone wants to relocate his office from Franklin to Plum.
What regulations have been set forth for a broker's office locations in this state? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Josh may relocate his office, as long as he notifies the
Commission. He must maintain a fixed office in Pennsylvania, unless he maintains a
fixed office in another jurisdiction where is licensed.
What is the current regulation in regard to the number of offices a rental listing referral
agent maintains in the Commonwealth? - CORRECT ANSWER -He may maintain more
than one office.
Chester resident, Dawn Meyer, who wants to obtain a Pennsylvania campground
membership salesperson's license, has met all the requirements of licensure, except for
the onsite training. Which of the following statements best describes this requirement? -
CORRECT ANSWER -30 days of onsite training must be completed during a 90-day
period within 3 years prior to submission of a license application.
An association that wants to obtain a Pennsylvania broker's license must be sure that
what percentage of that association's members (who intend to engage in the real estate
business) are licensed by the Commission as a sales person or broker? - CORRECT
ANSWER -100%
Jamie Sanchez wants to obtain a Pennsylvania campground membership salesperson's
license. She is 20, and has successfully completed the Commission-developed course,
Campground Membership Sales. Regarding this course, which of the following
conditions must have been met? - CORRECT ANSWER -Jamie must have taken the
course before her onsite training
The course Jamie took must have been taught at an accredited college, university or
institute of higher learning in the Commonwealth OR another Commission-approved
real estate education provider
