Berks Real Estate Institute
Frequently Asked Questions 

Pre-Licensing Questions
 

Continuing Education Questions
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Pre-Licensing Questions

How does one acquire a Pennsylvania Real Estate License?
A person wishing to acquire a Pensylvania Real estate License must be at least 18 years of age, have 4 educational credits in real estate (Real Estate Fundamentals and Real Estate Practice), and have successfully completed the State Licensing Examination.  After one has passed the State Licensing Exam, a sponsoring broker is required for issuance of the salesperson's license.  Acquiring the educational credits is mandatory before one takes the exam.  After one has passed the Exam, one may wait up to three years before activating the license.  Failure to do so within three years would mean that the prospective licensee must re-take the Exam.

What are the 2 basic courses?
The 2 basic courses are Real Estate Fundamentals and Real Estate Practice.  Fundamentals provides the student with a basic foundation for additional study and supports the practice of real estate in Pennsylvania.  The course is designed to acquaint the student with the language, principles and laws that govern the business of real estate.  Practice provides the student with an introduction to all facets of the real estate business, including a survey of fields of specialization.  The course is designed to acquaint the student with the basic techniques, procedures, regulations, and ethics involved in a real estate transaction, along with a working knowledge of the forms and documents used, including the related mathematics.  Each course is worth 2 credits.  An official school transcript is provided for each course.

When are these courses offered?
Berks Real Estate Institute offers these courses every month throughout the year, morning, evening and/or weekend classes. (Click here to view our Pre-Licensing Class Schedule). By enrolling in both sessions of our weekend classes, a student can complete the educational requirements of the State Real Estate Commission in just three weekends.

When is the State Licensing Exam given?
The schedule for administering the State Licensing Exam is established by the Testing Agency which holds the testing contract with the State Real Estate Commission. PSI currently holds the testing contract for Pennsylvania. The exam is offered Monday through Saturday at most locations and is administered by PSI at their locations.  The cost of the exam is $56.00. The application process is reviewed and forms for registration are provided in class. (Click here for a summary of Exam procedures and Test Locations).

What are the requirements in Pennsylvania for becoming a Licensed Salesperson?
Click here for a review of qualifications needed for approval as a licensed salesperson by the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission.

What are the requirements in Pennsylvania for becoming a Licensed Broker?
Click here for a review of qualifications needed for approval as a licensed salesperson by the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission

Continuing Education Questions

What are the Mandatory Continuing Education (MCE) requirements for Licensed Brokers/Salespersons?

You must complete a total of 14 hours of continuing education by 5/31/2012 to renew your license.

Click to see our current MCE class schedule or our current Broker Course schedule.

General Questions

What is the phone number for the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission?
The phone number for the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission is 1-717-783-3658.

What is the phone number for the Pennsylvania Appraisal Board?
The phone number for the Pennsylvania Appraisal Board is 1-717-783-4866.

What is the repeat policy?
If a student has paid for, and has been enrolled in, a Berks Real Estate Institute Fundamentals and Practice course and,

  1. fails the course, or;
  2. receives an "Incomplete" for the course, or;
  3. fails the Pennsylvania State Salesperson Exam;
the student may repeat the Fundamentals and Practice course at no charge if the course is repeated within three (3) to six (6) months.  Between six (6) months and one (1) year the course may be repeated at half price.  After one (1) year full price will be charged.

What is the refund policy?
The Berks Real Estate Institute refund policy shall be as follows:  Tuition for accredited courses will be refunded in full if cancellation occurs prior to the first class.  If cancellation occurs after the first class, tuition will be refunded on a complete pro-rata basis.  No refund will be given for the books, tapes, CDs, other materials or the license review courses

How do I obtain duplicate copies of my transcript?
Duplicate transcripts may be obtained by completing the Request for Official Transcript Form and submitting the form to our office via fax or mail. There is a $10.00 charge per Request Form.  Mail to Berks Real Estate Institute, P.O. Box 4247, Reading, PA  19606 or Fax to 610-926-9591.
 

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