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Pennsylvania Real Estate Salesperson Exam Cheat Sheet (2026)
A free, printable Pennsylvania Real Estate Salesperson exam cheat sheet: the 73 highest-yield points to know, grouped into 24 sections that follow the exam's content areas, each section with its published weight.
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- Last updated: September 2026.
Studying in order?
In the Pennsylvania Real Estate Salesperson Exam guide: A Common Traps list and a Check Yourself set with a worked answer key closing each of the 10 national chapters. Practice here stays free.
Property Ownership
8% of the exam- Real vs. Personal Property and the Bundle of Rights
- Estates in Land
- Forms of Co-Ownership
Land Use Controls and Regulations
5% of the exam- Government Powers Over Land
- Zoning and Public Land-Use Tools
- Private Land-Use Controls
Valuation and Market Analysis
8% of the exam- Value, Price, and Cost
- The Three Approaches to Value
- Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)
Financing
9% of the exam- Notes and Security Instruments
- Loan Types and Common Clauses
- Federal Lending Laws
Contracts
17% of the exam- Essential Elements and Validity
- Offer, Acceptance, and Counteroffers
- Common Real Estate Contracts
- Performance, Breach, and Remedies
Agency
13% of the exam- Creating Agency and Fiduciary Duties
- Clients vs. Customers
- Types of Agency
Property Disclosures
8% of the exam- The Duty to Disclose Material Facts
- Latent vs. Patent Defects
- Federally Required Disclosures
Transfer of Title
6% of the exam- How Title Transfers
- Types of Deeds
- Recording and Title Assurance
Practice of Real Estate
12% of the exam- Fair Housing
- Advertising and Antitrust
- Trust Funds and License Law
Property Management
6% of the exam- The Management Relationship
- Leasehold Estates and Lease Types
- Landlord and Tenant Rights
Real Estate Calculations
8% of the exam- The Basic Percentage Formula
- Area, Volume, and Land Measurement
- Finance and Proration Calculations
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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