How to Become a Realtor® in Pennsylvania

You must obtain a Pennsylvania report of your criminal history. Obtain your criminal history report online or from the Pennsylvania State Police Central Repository.

All background check documents cannot be older than 90 days from the date the application has been submitted.

Once you’ve completed your education, it’s time for your exams. You must have a passing score on the Pennsylvania and national portions of the salesperson licensing examination within three years of the date of your licensing application.

View information about the real estate salesperson exam. To help you navigate this process, you should work with a real estate education provider.

To become a Pennsylvania Realtor®, you must have your Pennsylvania real estate license. Your license is administered by the Pennsylvania Department of State with regulations approved by the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission.

Log on to the Pennsylvania Licensing System (PALS) to create your profile, upload your documentation and submit your application for a real estate license.

In order to become a Pennsylvania Realtor® and legally practice real estate in Pennsylvania, you must work under a supervising broker. Brokers are licensed by the commonwealth to oversee real estate transactions and ensure that you are adhering to the required legal and ethical standards.

Eventually, you could also apply for a license to become a real estate broker as well, but you will first want to get a few years as an agent under your belt.