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Pennsylvania Real Estate Salesperson Exam Cram Sheet (2026)
The highest-yield points on the Pennsylvania Real Estate Salespersonexam, grouped by the exam's real content areas. Print it, review the ones you keep missing, then drill them with free practice questions.
120questions
75%to pass
13content areas
Real Property Characteristics
14% of the exam- Land, Real Estate, and Real Property
- Fixtures and Trade Fixtures
- Physical and Economic Characteristics
Ownership, Transfer, and Title
11% of the exam- Estates and Forms of Ownership
- Deeds and Their Warranties
- Title, Recording, and Evidence
Value and Appraisal
14% of the exam- Value and Its Principles
- The Three Approaches to Value
- Depreciation and Highest and Best Use
Contracts and Agency
20% of the exam- Elements and Types of Contracts
- Listing Agreements
- Agency Relationships and Duties
Real Estate Practice
13% of the exam- Federal Fair Housing Law
- Prohibited Practices
- Advertising and Professional Conduct
Disclosures and Environmental Issues
11% of the exam- Material Defect Disclosure
- Lead-Based Paint and Federal Rules
- Common Environmental Hazards
Financing and Settlement
9% of the exam- Notes, Mortgages, and Key Clauses
- Types of Loans and Lending Laws
- The Settlement Process
Real Estate Math
9% of the exam- Commission and Percentage Problems
- Area, Volume, and Down Payments
- Proration and Interest
Regulations Governing Licensee Activities
28% of the exam- Handling of Funds and Escrow
- Compensation and Supervision
- Recordkeeping and Prohibited Conduct
Agency and Disclosure
25% of the exam- The Consumer Notice
- Types of Agency Relationships
- Seller Property Disclosure
Licensure
20% of the exam- Education and Examination
- Broker Affiliation
- Renewal and Continuing Education
Miscellaneous Pennsylvania Provisions
15% of the exam- Realty Transfer Tax
- Foreclosure and Lien Theory
- Related Consumer Protections
The Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission
13% of the exam- Structure and Authority
- Disciplinary Powers
- The Real Estate Recovery Fund
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