Why Continuing Education?
Pennsylvania real estate licensees are required to complete 14 hours of continuing education (CE) credits by May 31 of every even-numbered year. New licensees who obtained a salesperson license within 6 months of the renewal date (i.e., after December 1 in any odd-numbered year) are exempt from the CE requirement for that first renewal cycle.
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For the 2020-2022 renewal cycle, the requirement is that a minimum of 3.5 hours of the required 14 hours of continuing education must be taken on the topics of Redlining, Steering, Implicit Bias, Diversity and the Fair Housing Act. The coursework must be completed between Aug. 30, 2020 and May 31, 2022 in order to meet the requirement. New licensees who are renewing for the first time are exempt from these required topics but are still required to complete the mandatory courses for new licensees pursuant to 49 PA Code §35.384(b).
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New real estate licensees are required to take 14 hours of CE in specific, mandatory, Commission-approved courses during their first renewal cycle. Most continuing education classes do not meet the criteria for new licensee education; be sure to check with your school or local association to be sure you’re taking the right course(s).
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Realtor® members are required to complete a minimum of 2.5 hours of approved Code of Ethics training every three years. Free, online Code of Ethics training is available through the National Association of Realtors®, or you can take other courses locally. Some local PA associations have additional ethics education requirements; check with your local association for more information.
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As of 2012, PAR no longer offers continuing education or designation classes. If you’ve already earned the GRI designation there are no annual dues or renewal fees — you will retain your GRI status for as long as you remain an active Realtor® member.
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Appraisers must complete 28 hours of continuing professional education by June 30 of every odd-numbered year.
Upcoming Continuing Education Courses
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4 events,
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Whether you use your real estate license to gain the skills you need for a real estate career, to capitalize on investment opportunities, or to fully understand the finer points […]
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Whether you use your real estate license to gain the skills you need for a real estate career, to capitalize on investment opportunities, or to fully understand the finer points […]
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Whether you use your real estate license to gain the skills you need for a real estate career, to capitalize on investment opportunities, or to fully understand the finer points […]
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Whether you use your real estate license to gain the skills you need for a real estate career, to capitalize on investment opportunities, or to fully understand the finer points […]
6 events,
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Whether you use your real estate license to gain the skills you need for a real estate career, to capitalize on investment opportunities, or to fully understand the finer points […]
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Whether you use your real estate license to gain the skills you need for a real estate career, to capitalize on investment opportunities, or to fully understand the finer points […]
6 events,
Environmental Problems in Real Estate
Environmental Problems in Real Estate
This course will cover lead-based paint, radon, asbestos, voc's, pesticides, sick building syndrome, water supply and EPA guidelines, underground storage tanks, mold and mold remediation, and much more.
Home Inspections 101
Home Inspections 101
Realtors® specialize in real estate transactions, but sometimes, they lack knowledge about the physical aspects of a property and frequently come across things during walk-throughs that may not be all […]
10 events,
Residential Module
Residential Module
The seven hour residential module is designed to enable the salesperson licensee to provide the highest level of professional services to consumers in residential transactions. Protect yourself and your clients […]
Required Fair Housing Course for Real Estate Licensees
Required Fair Housing Course for Real Estate Licensees
The Fair Housing Act will be covered in-depth as well as Pennsylvania state and local ordinances. Concepts for discussion will include the importance of diversity, recognizing implicit bias, as well as […]
A Deep Dive into Buyer’s Forms
A Deep Dive into Buyer’s Forms
PAR provides forms for almost every situation a Realtor® will encounter during a transaction, but how confident are you in filling out those forms and knowing which one to use […]
6 events,
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Whether you use your real estate license to gain the skills you need for a real estate career, to capitalize on investment opportunities, or to fully understand the finer points […]
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Whether you use your real estate license to gain the skills you need for a real estate career, to capitalize on investment opportunities, or to fully understand the finer points […]
5 events,
Real Estate Sales
Real Estate Sales
Topics include Real Estate Laws, the Transaction Cycle, Prospecting Techniques, Listings, Advertising and Marketing, Qualifying Buyers, Selecting and Showing Property, Negotiating Offers, Financing the Transaction, Closings, Brokerage of Various Types […]
5 events,
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Whether you use your real estate license to gain the skills you need for a real estate career, to capitalize on investment opportunities, or to fully understand the finer points […]
6 events,
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Whether you use your real estate license to gain the skills you need for a real estate career, to capitalize on investment opportunities, or to fully understand the finer points […]
11 events,
Zipform and Docusign Training
Zipform and Docusign Training
This course will cover getting started with zipForm, transactions, documents, parties, and property tabs, filling out forms, additional tools, profiles, templates, clause manager, contacts, plus much more.
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Whether you use your real estate license to gain the skills you need for a real estate career, to capitalize on investment opportunities, or to fully understand the finer points […]
Fair Housing
Fair Housing
Were you licensed on or after December 1, 2019? STOP! While you can enroll in the Fair Housing course, you are not required to do so. You actually need to […]
9 events,
General Module
General Module
The purpose of this course is to provide standard salespersons with a high level of knowledge and understanding regarding key areas of real estate practice. Protect yourself and your client […]
General Module
General Module
All newly licensed salespersons must complete the mandatory new license general and residential or commercial modules in their first renewal cycle. This applies to those licensed on or after December […]
Required Fair Housing Course for Real Estate Licensees
Required Fair Housing Course for Real Estate Licensees
The Fair Housing Act will be covered in-depth as well as Pennsylvania state and local ordinances. Concepts for discussion will include the importance of diversity, recognizing implicit bias, as well as […]
9 events,
A Deep Dive into Seller’s Forms
A Deep Dive into Seller’s Forms
PAR provides forms for almost every situation a Realtor will encounter during a transaction, but how confident are you in filling out those forms and knowing which one to use […]
Valuation of Residential Property
Valuation of Residential Property
Valuation of Residential Property provides a thorough understanding of the appraisal process, methods in appraisals and valuation, real property concepts and characteristics, principles of value, data analysis, site description and […]
Real Estate Sales
Real Estate Sales
Topics include Real Estate Laws, the Transaction Cycle, Prospecting Techniques, Listings, Advertising and Marketing, Qualifying Buyers, Selecting and Showing Property, Negotiating Offers, Financing the Transaction, Closings, Brokerage of Various Types […]
8 events,
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Whether you use your real estate license to gain the skills you need for a real estate career, to capitalize on investment opportunities, or to fully understand the finer points […]
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Whether you use your real estate license to gain the skills you need for a real estate career, to capitalize on investment opportunities, or to fully understand the finer points […]
8 events,
Fair Housing and the Real Estate Agent
Fair Housing and the Real Estate Agent
This course will cover redlining, steering, implicit biases, how to make your company more diverse, the Federal Fair Housing Act, PA fair housing laws, and the protected classes.
Real Estate Sales
Real Estate Sales
Topics include Real Estate Laws, the Transaction Cycle, Prospecting Techniques, Listings, Advertising and Marketing, Qualifying Buyers, Selecting and Showing Property, Negotiating Offers, Financing the Transaction, Closings, Brokerage of Various Types […]
7 events,
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Whether you use your real estate license to gain the skills you need for a real estate career, to capitalize on investment opportunities, or to fully understand the finer points […]
8 events,
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Whether you use your real estate license to gain the skills you need for a real estate career, to capitalize on investment opportunities, or to fully understand the finer points […]
14 events,
Win-Win Negotiation Techniques
Win-Win Negotiation Techniques
To successfully represent and satisfy their customers, agents must be effective negotiators. In fact, the most recent NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers reports that 87% of buyers identified […]
Introduction to Appraisals
Introduction to Appraisals
This course will introduce the basics of real estate appraisal to students. Students will learn the basic vocabulary of appraising, key appraisal concepts, including highest and best use, influences of […]
The Agreement of Sale
The Agreement of Sale
Noted Real Estate Attorney Marshal S. Granor will detail the latest changes to our most important sales tool, while providing an in-depth understanding of this vitally important document. We will […]
12 events,
The Grass is Greener: Marijuana and Real Estate (4 Hours)
The Grass is Greener: Marijuana and Real Estate (4 Hours)
The legalization of marijuana has increased the demand for both residential and commercial properties. This creates issues related to grow houses, property values, crime, and property management. According to a […]
Residential Module
Residential Module
All newly licensed salespersons must complete the mandatory new license general and residential or commercial modules in their first renewal cycle. This applies to those licensed on or after December […]
Pricing Strategy Advisor
Pricing Strategy Advisor
The goal of Pricing Strategies: Mastering the CMA is to help real estate professionals improve their skills in pricing residential properties, creating and presenting comparative marketing analyses (CMAs), explaining pricing […]
14 events,
Zero to 60 Home Sales a Year (and Beyond)
Zero to 60 Home Sales a Year (and Beyond)
Do you dream of selling 60 homes or more per year, but aren't sure where to begin? Whether you are looking to jumpstart your business or just starting out, this […]
Professionalism and the Code of Ethics
Professionalism and the Code of Ethics
This is a 3.5-hour continuing education course that will fulfill NAR's Code of Ethics requirement. The course will review concepts of the Realtor® Code of Ethics, including the most recent […]
Valuation of Residential Property
Valuation of Residential Property
Valuation of Residential Property provides a thorough understanding of the appraisal process, methods in appraisals and valuation, real property concepts and characteristics, principles of value, data analysis, site description and […]
12 events,
Win-Win Negotiation Techniques
Win-Win Negotiation Techniques
To successfully represent and satisfy their customers, agents must be effective negotiators. In fact, the most recent NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers reports that 87% of buyers identified […]
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Whether you use your real estate license to gain the skills you need for a real estate career, to capitalize on investment opportunities, or to fully understand the finer points […]
Selling New Construction
Selling New Construction
This course will provide the licensee with an overview of the process of the sale of residential new construction as well as providing a foundation for the successful representation and […]
9 events,
Dodging Dirty Deeds: Catching Issues Early
Dodging Dirty Deeds: Catching Issues Early
This course will help you understand representing both buyers and sellers and review issues with deeds and titles in advance of real estate transactions to minimize loss of time and […]
10 events,
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Whether you use your real estate license to gain the skills you need for a real estate career, to capitalize on investment opportunities, or to fully understand the finer points […]
Fair Housing
Fair Housing
Fair Housing is a critically important topic for real estate professionals today. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has increased their fair housing enforcement efforts to ensure […]
10 events,
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Whether you use your real estate license to gain the skills you need for a real estate career, to capitalize on investment opportunities, or to fully understand the finer points […]
13 events,
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Whether you use your real estate license to gain the skills you need for a real estate career, to capitalize on investment opportunities, or to fully understand the finer points […]
Trust Based Ethics
Trust Based Ethics
Trust Based Ethics satisfies the NAR Code of Ethics training requirement for the January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024 cycle and includes 3.5 hours of Pa. CE. This class […]
Navigating the Multiple Offer Scenario without Abandoning Our Duties
Navigating the Multiple Offer Scenario without Abandoning Our Duties
The low inventory market has increased the occurrence of multiple offers, which often leaves the agent and client overwhelmed. This class will focus on all aspects of the multiple offer […]
12 events,
Building Bridges across the Generational Divide
Building Bridges across the Generational Divide
This is a class designed to encourage every agent to practice at their highest level of integrity with a structured focus on understanding and practicing proper representation in generational diversity. […]
Lehigh Valley’s Established Developments
Lehigh Valley’s Established Developments
This course will provide an overview of the development and evolution of housing, zoning, and growth in the Lehigh Valley, from the days of farming to the rise of warehouses […]
14 events,
Opportunities and Advantages of Home Warranty Contract Disclosure
Opportunities and Advantages of Home Warranty Contract Disclosure
This course is designed to give real estate licensees a better general understanding of how home warranty contracts work and will identify the advantages of full disclosure on home warranty […]
Risk Reduction for Brokers and Agents
Risk Reduction for Brokers and Agents
This class features noted real estate attorney Alex Shnayder, Esq., who will provide the latest information on risk education for brokers and agents. This course is intended to educate licensees […]
Required Fair Housing Course for Real Estate Licensees
Required Fair Housing Course for Real Estate Licensees
The Fair Housing Act will be covered in-depth as well as Pennsylvania state and local ordinances. Concepts for discussion will include the importance of diversity, recognizing implicit bias, as well as […]
12 events,
Fair Housing
Fair Housing
Fair Housing is a critically important topic for real estate professionals today. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has increased their fair housing enforcement efforts to ensure […]
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Whether you use your real estate license to gain the skills you need for a real estate career, to capitalize on investment opportunities, or to fully understand the finer points […]
10 events,
11 events,
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Whether you use your real estate license to gain the skills you need for a real estate career, to capitalize on investment opportunities, or to fully understand the finer points […]
12 events,
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Whether you use your real estate license to gain the skills you need for a real estate career, to capitalize on investment opportunities, or to fully understand the finer points […]
13 events,
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Whether you use your real estate license to gain the skills you need for a real estate career, to capitalize on investment opportunities, or to fully understand the finer points […]
13 events,
Pennsylvania Assessments: Everything You Wanted to Know
Pennsylvania Assessments: Everything You Wanted to Know
This course will inform you of the history of real property taxation and enlighten you about the advantages and disadvantages of the Pennsylvania system. Learn how assessments are created and […]
12 events,
13 events,
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Whether you use your real estate license to gain the skills you need for a real estate career, to capitalize on investment opportunities, or to fully understand the finer points […]
12 events,
13 events,
Real Estate Pre-Licensing Package
Whether you use your real estate license to gain the skills you need for a real estate career, to capitalize on investment opportunities, or to fully understand the finer points […]