PENNSYLVANIA REAL ESTATE EXAM - PRACTICE QUESTIONS
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
Springeld broker, Sam Hovis, 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 ies by. The week before their ship is due to depart, the only other broker in Sam's real
estate oice, 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 oice, oers to take over managing the
oice in Sam's absence. Which of the following applies in this situation?
Correct answer: Jenna may supervise and manage a real estate oice, 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 de
church or religious congregation or fraternal organization or by an association created by a
bona de 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 Brouillard 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 ve 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 oicial 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 Kollander, 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 Printly, 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 oice from Franklin to Plum. What
regulations have been set forth for a broker's oice locations in this state?
Correct answer: Josh may relocate his oice, as long as he noties the Commission. He
must maintain a xed oice in Pennsylvania, unless he maintains a xed oice in another
jurisdiction where is licensed.
What is the current regulation in regard to the number of oices a rental listing referral
agent maintains in the Commonwealth?
Correct answer: He may maintain more than one oice.
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
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
Springeld broker, Sam Hovis, 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 ies by. The week before their ship is due to depart, the only other broker in Sam's real
estate oice, 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 oice, oers to take over managing the
oice in Sam's absence. Which of the following applies in this situation?
Correct answer: Jenna may supervise and manage a real estate oice, 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 de
church or religious congregation or fraternal organization or by an association created by a
bona de 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 Brouillard 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 ve 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 oicial 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 Kollander, 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 Printly, 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 oice from Franklin to Plum. What
regulations have been set forth for a broker's oice locations in this state?
Correct answer: Josh may relocate his oice, as long as he noties the Commission. He
must maintain a xed oice in Pennsylvania, unless he maintains a xed oice in another
jurisdiction where is licensed.
What is the current regulation in regard to the number of oices a rental listing referral
agent maintains in the Commonwealth?
Correct answer: He may maintain more than one oice.
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
