Pennsylvania real estate licensees are regulated by the:
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Pennsylvania Real Estate Board
Pennsylvania does not have a 'Pennsylvania Real Estate Board' — this title is a fabrication designed to confuse test-takers who may be familiar with other states that use the word 'board' for their regulatory bodies, such as the Virginia Real Estate Board.
Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission
Pennsylvania Department of Real Estate
There is no 'Pennsylvania Department of Real Estate' — real estate regulation in Pennsylvania falls under the Department of State through the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs, not a standalone real estate department.
Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS
The Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS (PAR) is a private trade association and lobbying organization, not a government regulatory body; it has no authority to license or discipline real estate professionals.
Why is this correct?
The Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission (PREC) is the correct regulatory body, established under the Pennsylvania Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act (RELRA), 63 P.S. §455.101 et seq. The Commission operates under the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs within the Pennsylvania Department of State, and it has exclusive authority to license and discipline real estate salespersons, brokers, and other real estate professionals in the Commonwealth. The PREC sets continuing education requirements, approves pre-licensing courses, and adjudicates disciplinary matters.
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