Review PA Law
The legal basis for the Pennsylvania license law is derived from the state's _____.
police power
If a renewal fee is paid by mail, the letter must be _____.
postmarked by the deadline
Three members of the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission must be _____.
public members
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the Pennsylvania real estate license law?
regulate commission rates
An individual who owns or manages a business that collects information on rental units and refers prospective tenants is known as a(n) _____.
rental listing referral agent
To receive a time-share salesperson's license in Pennsylvania, an applicant must successfully complete prelicensing courses totaling at least _____ hours.
30
After forming or joining a qualified association, the name of the qualified association, names of owners, and information required by law must be reported to the Commission by the licensees within _____.
30 days
To receive a campground membership salesperson's license in Pennsylvania, an applicant must complete on-site training totaling at least _____.
30 days
To receive a builder-owner salesperson's license in Pennsylvania, an applicant must successfully complete prelicensing courses totaling at least _____ hours.
0
To receive a cemetery salesperson's license in Pennsylvania, an applicant must successfully complete prelicensing courses totaling at least _____ hours.
0
The Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission is composed of _____ members.
11
To renew a license, a salesperson or broker must show proof of completion of courses totaling _____ hours in each 2-year renewal period.
14
To receive a campground membership salesperson's license in Pennsylvania, an applicant must successfully complete prelicensing courses totaling at least _____ hours.
15
In order to receive a salesperson's license in Pennsylvania, a person must be _____ years old
18
To receive a cemetery salesperson's license in Pennsylvania, an applicant must be at least _____ years old.
18
In order to receive a real estate broker's license in Pennsylvania, a person must be _____ years old.
21
To receive a cemetery broker's license in Pennsylvania, a person must be _____ years old.
21
To receive a real estate broker's license in Pennsylvania, a resident must successfully complete prelicensing courses totaling _____ hours.
240
An applicant for a broker's license must pass the licensing exam within _____ years prior to the license application.
3
To receive a broker's license in Pennsylvania, an applicant must have been an active licensee for _____ years.
3
How many members of the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission must be licensed real estate brokers?
5
A license which has become inactive can be reinstated by paying all fees and late charges, and completing 14 hours of continuing education, within _____.
5 years
Members of the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission serve a term of _____.
5 years
To receive a cemetery broker's license in Pennsylvania, an applicant must successfully complete prelicensing courses totaling at least _____ hours
60
To receive a rental listing referral agent's license in Pennsylvania, an applicant must successfully complete prelicensing courses totaling at least _____ hours.
60
To receive a salesperson's license in Pennsylvania, a resident must successfully complete prelicensing courses totaling _____ hours.
60
To take the salesperson's licensing exam, a resident of Pennsylvania must successfully complete prelicensing courses totaling _____ hours.
60
An associate broker may engage in all of the following activities EXCEPT:
employ other licensees
While a salesperson's license is active, it is in the custody of the _____.
employing broker
If a state does not offer reciprocal licensure opportunities to Pennsylvania residents on the same basis that Pennsylvania offers to residents of that state, the reciprocal licensure applicant must _____ education, experience, and examination requirements imposed by his/her home state on Pennsylvania resident applicants.
meet
Real estate fees are determined by the _____.
Real Estate Commission
A broker may delegate responsibility of his/her branch office to _____.
an associate broker only
A member of the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission may lose his/her seat by _____
missing three consecutive meetings
A salesperson's license is issued to and held by _____.
a broker
To be eligible for a broker's license, a corporation must designate _____.
a broker of record
A licensed salesperson may work as a licensee for _____.
a broker only
A licensed cemetery salesperson may work for _____.
a broker or cemetery broker
An associate cemetery broker may work for _____.
a broker or cemetery broker
A builder-owner salesperson may sell, negotiate the sale of, or lease real property for _____.
a builder-owner only
The Commission charges a fee for _____.
a change of name a duplicate license a change of address
A broker may be held liable for a licensee's violation of the license law if the broker permitted _____.
a course of dealing that violates the law
A quorum for the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission is _____ members.
a majority of currently serving
Who may hold a salesperson's license in Pennsylvania after completing the education and examination requirements?
anyone over 18
The members of the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission are _____.
appointed by the Governor
Vacancies on the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission are filled by _____.
appointment by Governor
An applicant for a salesperson's or associate broker's who holds an out-of-state license must include in the application the name of the employer, who must _____.
be a Pennsylvania licensed broker
Anyone who receives compensation for conducting activities related to the purchase or sale or lease of real estate must _____.
be licensed
If a licensee fails to pay a renewal fee by the deadline, the license _____.
becomes inactive
Engaging in real estate activities without a license makes a person subject to _____.
both civil and criminal penalties
Someone who receives a fee or other valuable consideration from a principal for negotiating the listing, sale, purchase, exchange, lease, time-share, financing, or option for real estate is a real estate _____.
broker
The individual broker who is responsible for the real estate transactions of a partnership, association, or corporation licensed as a broker is known as the _____.
broker of record
Who may manage a branch office of a real estate brokerage?
broker or associate broker only
The chairperson of the Commission is _____
elected by Commission members
The Pennsylvania Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act (RELRA) requires a license for _____.
brokers, salespeople, and other real estate professionals
A license that becomes inactive due to a failure to pay renewal fees by the deadline _____
can be reactivated
The Commission must submit annual reports to _____.
committees of the state House of Representatives and Senate
When a person who holds a license from another state applies for licensure in Pennsylvania, he/she must have the licensing body of his/her home state supply evidence of licensure in that state and _____.
confirmation that the license is active and in good standing the address of the applicant's office and name of employing broker records of any disciplinary action
If an individual submits inaccurate or untruthful information on an application, the Commission may _____.
deny the application or take disciplinary action
In order to receive a real estate license in Pennsylvania, a person must submit _____.
details of any conviction, or plea of guilty or nolo contendere the appropriate fee a criminal background check
Unlicensed assistants CANNOT _____.
discuss mortgage rates with buyers
In order to sell time shares, licensed salespeople, associate brokers, and brokers _____.
do not need a time-share salesperson's license
In order to sell campground memberships, a licensed broker, salesperson, or time-share salesperson _____.
does not need a campground membership sales license
If an applicant for a license is a corporation, the requirement to disclose a conviction or guilty plea applies to _____.
each officer of the corporation
A renewal fee is required _____.
each time a license is renewed
One member of the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission may be _____
either a licensed broker or cemetery broker, representing the cemetery business
Unlicensed assistants can _____.
erect "For Sale" signs
The continuing education requirements must be met _____.
every renewal period
Unlicensed assistants CANNOT _____.
explain information on listing sheets to buyers
The money on which the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission operates comes from _____.
fees, fines, and civil penalties
Unlicensed assistants can _____.
host an open house to be attended by licensees only
If a licensee in a branch office violates a provision of the license law, the broker is liable to disciplinary action _____.
if the broker had actual knowledge of the violation
A person acting for another in real estate transactions under court order _____
is exempt from licensing
An individual who is employed by the owner of multifamily residential dwellings to manage or maintain the dwellings _____.
is exempt from licensing
An attorney-in-fact acting under a valid power of attorney _____.
is exempt from licensing requirements
An application fee is required to take a state exam and to _____.
issue a license
The Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission is created by the _____.
license law
Who can create and own a qualified association?
licensees affiliated with the same broker
If an applicant for a real estate license in Pennsylvania has been convicted of forgery, embezzlement, larceny, or a similar crime, that person _____.
may be denied a license
When is a real estate licensee allowed to pay a referral fee to an UNLICENSED party?
never
If a salesperson is on inactive status, he/she may engage in which of the following real estate activities?
none, except as a principal
A qualified association is _____.
not a licensed entity
A person who holds a real estate salesperson's license in another state may obtain a license in Pennsylvania by _____.
passing the Pennsylvania portion of the examination
The Commission must meet to solicit suggestions from the public in Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh at least _____.
once per year
Someone who acts on behalf of a broker to negotiate the purchase, sale, or exchange of real estate is a real estate _____.
salesperson or associate broker
When a licensee transfers to a new broker, he/she must _____.
send the license to the Commission
Each of the following types of business entities may be a qualified association EXCEPT _____.
sole proprietorship
An application fee is required to issue an original license and to _____.
take a state exam
If a license becomes inactive, it can be reinstated after more than 5 years by _____.
taking the state exam
If a corporation licensed as a broker violates the license law or rules, who is subject to sanction?
the broker of record
When a corporation holds a broker's license, who is responsible for ensuring that anyone who acts as a licensee for the business is licensed?
the broker of record
The purpose of the Pennsylvania real estate license law is to provide protection for _____
the public and licensees
The education and examination requirements for licensure as an associate broker are _____.
the same as for a broker
The services provided by a licensed salesperson are generally _____.
the same as those performed by a broker
A broker must maintain his/her own certificate of licensure and _____.
those of all affiliated licensees
A campground membership salesperson may sell campground memberships _____.
under the supervision of a broker
A license may be renewed online _____.
up to 90 days before or 30 days after its expiration date
When are authorized employees of a utility company exempt from real estate licensing requirements?
when conducting utility-related business
When is a practicing attorney in Pennsylvania exempt from licensure as a real estate broker?
when rendering services within the attorney-client relationship
If a licensee in Pennsylvania is convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, the licensee must notify the Commission _____.
within 30 days
If a broker changes his/her business address, is he/she required to notify the Commission?
yes, within 10 days after the move