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Free Pennsylvania Licensure practice questions

10 original questions with full explanations. 8 of the 40 scored state-portion questions (about 20%) come from this area.

1. 1

   What is a requirement for a salesperson to obtain a real estate license in Pennsylvania, in addition to completing the required pre-licensing education?

   • A. Passing a background check
   • B. Having a high school diploma
   • C. Having 2 years of sales experience
   • D. Being sponsored by an employing broker
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   Answer: D

   In Pennsylvania, a salesperson must be sponsored by an employing broker to obtain a real estate license.

2. 2

   How many hours of approved pre-licensing education are required for a Pennsylvania real estate salesperson license?

   • A. 60 hours
   • B. 120 hours
   • C. 90 hours
   • D. 75 hours
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   Answer: D

   A Pennsylvania real estate salesperson license requires 75 hours of approved pre-licensing education.

3. 3

   In Pennsylvania, a salesperson's license is renewed:

   • A. annually
   • B. every 10 years
   • C. every 5 years
   • D. biennially
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   Answer: D

   A salesperson's license in Pennsylvania is renewed biennially.

4. 4

   Who is the only party that can compensate a real estate salesperson for their services?

   • A. The client
   • B. The buyer
   • C. The seller
   • D. The employing broker
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   Answer: D

   A real estate salesperson can only be compensated by their employing broker.

5. 5

   What is the term of a Pennsylvania real estate salesperson license?

   • A. Annual
   • B. Quadrennial
   • C. Triennial
   • D. Biennial
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   Answer: D

   Pennsylvania real estate salesperson licenses renew biennially.

6. 6

   What is the minimum age requirement for an individual to be eligible for a Pennsylvania real estate salesperson license?

   • A. 18 years old
   • B. 21 years old
   • C. 25 years old
   • D. 30 years old
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   Answer: A

   The minimum age requirement for a Pennsylvania real estate salesperson license is 18 years old.

7. 7

   What type of license is required for an individual to list rental properties for a fee in Pennsylvania?

   • A. Salesperson license
   • B. Broker license
   • C. Associate broker license
   • D. Rental listing referral agent license
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   Answer: D

   In Pennsylvania, a rental listing referral agent license is required to list rental properties for a fee.

8. 8

   What is the minimum age to be eligible for a real estate salesperson license in Pennsylvania?

   • A. 18 years old
   • B. 21 years old
   • C. 25 years old
   • D. 30 years old
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   Answer: A

   The minimum age to be eligible for a real estate salesperson license in Pennsylvania is 18 years old.

9. 9

   Which of the following is a license category under RELRA in Pennsylvania?

   • A. Appraiser
   • B. Inspector
   • C. Mortgage broker
   • D. Rental listing referral agent
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   Answer: D

   A rental listing referral agent is a license category under RELRA in Pennsylvania.

10. 10

    What is necessary for a Pennsylvania real estate salesperson license to be reactivated after a period of inactivity?

    • A. The salesperson must complete additional education
    • B. The salesperson must pay a reactivation fee
    • C. The salesperson must find a new sponsoring broker and meet current requirements
    • D. All of the above
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    Answer: C

    To reactivate a license, the salesperson typically needs to meet current requirements, which may include finding a new sponsoring broker.