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Pennsylvania Licensure — Printable Practice Pack
Pennsylvania state portion · RELRA, the Consumer Notice and the Real Estate Recovery Fund · 20 questions · Answer key on the last page · agentexamcoach.com
1.Which of the following is a category of Pennsylvania real estate license?
(A)Appraiser
(B)Inspector
(C)Mortgage broker
(D)Rental listing referral agent
2.Which of the following activities requires a Pennsylvania real estate license?
(A)Selling one's own property
(B)Managing one's own rental properties
(C)Buying properties for personal use
(D)Selling properties for others
3.What must a real estate salesperson do to reactivate an inactive license in Pennsylvania?
(A)Complete a reactivate application
(B)Pay a reactivate fee
(C)Complete continuing education requirements
(D)All of the above
4.Who can compensate a Pennsylvania real estate salesperson for their services?
(A)Any broker
(B)The salesperson's own company
(C)Any client
(D)The employing broker only
5.What type of license is required for an individual to engage in the business of selling cemetery lots or burial plots in Pennsylvania?
(A)Salesperson license
(B)Broker license
(C)Associate broker license
(D)Cemetery broker license
6.In Pennsylvania, which of the following requires a real estate license?
(A)Selling one's own property
(B)Buying and holding properties for personal investment
(C)Rental property management without receiving compensation
(D)Selling properties for others as part of a business
7.What must a salesperson do before starting work for a new employing broker in Pennsylvania?
(A)Notify the Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission
(B)Complete additional education
(C)Obtain a new license
(D)Transfer their license to the new broker
8.What type of license is required for an individual to sell properties in a cemetery in Pennsylvania?
(A)Salesperson license
(B)Broker license
(C)Associate broker license
(D)Cemetery broker license
9.If a Pennsylvania real estate salesperson changes employing brokers, what must happen first?
(A)The salesperson starts working for the new broker
(B)The salesperson's license is reactivated
(C)The salesperson completes continuing education
(D)The salesperson's license is transferred to the new broker
10.What category of license is required for an individual to engage in the business of selling or offering for sale burial lots, graves, or other interests in cemeteries in Pennsylvania?
(A)Salesperson
(B)Broker
(C)Associate Broker
(D)Cemetery Broker
11.Can a Pennsylvania salesperson work independently without a broker's sponsorship?
(A)Yes, after 2 years of experience
(B)Yes, with an additional license
(C)Yes, with a special exemption
(D)No, never
12.What is the process for a real estate salesperson to change their employing broker in Pennsylvania?
(A)The salesperson can start working for the new broker immediately
(B)The salesperson must notify the state real estate commission before transferring their license
(C)The salesperson can work for both brokers simultaneously
(D)The license must be transferred before the salesperson can start working for the new broker
13.A real estate salesperson wants to change their employing broker. What must happen first?
(A)The salesperson must notify the state
(B)The salesperson must complete continuing education
(C)The salesperson must pay a fee to the state
(D)The salesperson's license must be transferred to the new broker
14.To be eligible for a Pennsylvania real estate salesperson license, an individual must be at least how old and complete how many hours of approved pre-licensing education?
(A)18 years old and 60 hours
(B)21 years old and 75 hours
(C)21 years old and 60 hours
(D)18 years old and 75 hours
15.What is the process called when a real estate salesperson's license is reactivated after a period of inactivity in Pennsylvania?
(A)Reinstatement
(B)Reapplication
(C)Renewal
(D)Reactivation
16.What type of license is required for an individual to engage in the business of selling, exchanging, or leasing cemetery lots or memorials in Pennsylvania?
(A)Salesperson license
(B)Broker license
(C)Associate broker license
(D)Cemetery broker license
17.What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a Pennsylvania real estate salesperson license?
(A)18 years old
(B)21 years old
(C)25 years old
(D)30 years old
18.What is the role of the employing broker in the context of a salesperson's licensure in Pennsylvania?
(A)To sponsor the salesperson's license and compensate them
(B)To supervise the salesperson's daily activities
(C)To provide additional education
(D)To represent the salesperson in legal matters
19.How many hours of pre-licensing education are required for a Pennsylvania real estate salesperson license?
(A)75 hours
(B)60 hours
(C)45 hours
(D)90 hours
20.What must occur before a salesperson can begin working for a new employing broker in Pennsylvania?
(A)The salesperson must notify the Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission
(B)The salesperson must pay a fee to the new broker
(C)The salesperson must complete additional education
(D)The salesperson's license must transfer to the new broker
Answer key & explanations
1. D — Rental listing referral agent is one of the license categories under RELRA.
2. D — Selling properties for others requires a Pennsylvania real estate license.
3. D — To reactivate an inactive license, a real estate salesperson in Pennsylvania must complete the necessary application, pay the required fee, and fulfill continuing education requirements.
4. D — A salesperson can only be compensated by their employing broker.
5. D — In Pennsylvania, a cemetery broker license is required to engage in the business of selling cemetery lots or burial plots.
6. D — Engaging in the business of selling properties for others requires a real estate license.
7. D — A salesperson's license must be transferred to the new employing broker before they can start working for them.
8. D — In Pennsylvania, a cemetery broker license is required to sell properties in a cemetery.
9. D — The salesperson's license must transfer to the new broker before they can work for them.
10. D — In Pennsylvania, a Cemetery Broker license is required for an individual to engage in the business of selling or offering for sale burial lots, graves, or other interests in cemeteries.
11. D — In Pennsylvania, a salesperson must always work under the sponsorship of a broker and cannot work independently.
12. D — In Pennsylvania, a real estate salesperson must transfer their license before starting to work for a new employing broker.
13. D — Before a real estate salesperson can start working for a new broker, their license must be transferred to the new broker.
14. D — The individual must be at least 18 years old and complete 75 hours of approved pre-licensing education to be eligible for a Pennsylvania real estate salesperson license.
15. D — In Pennsylvania, the process of reactivating a real estate salesperson's license after a period of inactivity is called reactivation.
16. D — In Pennsylvania, a cemetery broker license is required for an individual to engage in the business of selling, exchanging, or leasing cemetery lots or memorials.
17. A — The minimum age requirement to apply for a Pennsylvania real estate salesperson license is 18 years old.
18. A — The employing broker sponsors the salesperson's license and is responsible for their compensation.
19. A — A Pennsylvania real estate salesperson license requires 75 hours of pre-licensing education.
20. D — A salesperson's license must transfer to the new employing broker before they can start working for that broker.
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