Real Estate Courses

Penn State offers courses designed for those preparing for the Pennsylvania Real Estate Salesperson Examination and those employed or seeking jobs in real estate fields like title search, appraisal, and mortgage companies.

To qualify for the exam, applicants must complete 75 hours of basic real estate courses from an accredited college or approved provider. Completing these two courses fulfills the requirements for the Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Examination. It is recommended to take both courses concurrently. Applicants must contact PSI Exams prior to applying for licensure in order to register for, sit for, and pass the examination.

Real Estate Fundamentals

This course provides a foundational understanding of real estate in Pennsylvania, covering its essential language, principles, and laws. Focus areas include land, property rights, and the legal methods of transferring such rights. This course is perfect for those starting in real estate or looking to deepen their professional knowledge.

Classes begin: January 14, 2025, and will be held every Tuesday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. through March 18, 2025, via Live Zoom with instructor. Course link will be emailed to those registered near the course start date.

Cost: $350.00. Course textbook is not included in the fee and may be purchased at the Penn State Bookstore. This textbook will cover both courses (Real Estate Fundamentals and Real Estate Practice).

For more information, email fecontinuinged@psu.edu.

Real Estate Practice

This course provides an introduction to all facets of the real estate business, including a survey of specialized fields. It emphasizes the role of the real estate agent in residential brokerage, covering basic techniques, procedures, regulations, and ethics in real estate transactions. Students will also gain a working knowledge of forms, documents, and related mathematics.

Classes begin: January 15, 2025, and will take place every Wednesday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. until March 19, 2025, via Live Zoom with instructor. Course link will be emailed to those registered near the course start date. After that, classes will be held on both Tuesdays and Wednesdays on March 25, 26, April 1, 2, and 8, for the final 15 hours of the course.

Cost: $350.00. Course textbook is not included in the fee and may be purchased at the Penn State Bookstore. This textbook will cover both courses (Real Estate Fundamentals and Real Estate Practice).

For more information, email fecontinuinged@psu.edu.

In-Person Real Estate Classes

Real Estate Fundamentals Course (RE 5016A)

A foundation for the study of real estate in Pennsylvania, covering language, principles, and laws that govern the business.

This real estate class provides the student with a basic foundation for additional study and to support 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. Emphasis is on the underlying concepts of land, property, rights in the realty and the means, methods and laws that govern the conveyance of these rights.

• Date: January 27, 2025 - April 7, 2025 (no class 3/10 Spring Break)
• Time: Mondays, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Hours: 30
• Price: $199
• Location: Penn State Scranton campus
• TEXTBOOK: Purchase the textbook for Real Estate courses online or contact the campus Bookstore at 570-963-2705. (The textbook covers both Fundamentals and Practices.)

Real Estate Practice (RE 5017A)

An introduction to all facets of the real estate business, including a survey of areas of specialization with emphasis on the role of a real estate agent in residential brokerage. Examination of a real estate transaction, designed to provide a working knowledge of the forms and documents used-including the related mathematics.

This real estate class provides the student with an introduction to all facets of the real estate business, including a survey of areas of specialization, with emphasis on the role of a real estate agent in residential brokerage. The course includes an examination of a real estate transaction, designed to provide you with a working knowledge of the forms and documents used along with related mathematics.

• Date: January 29, 2025 to April 30, 2025 (no class 3/12 Spring Break)
• Time:
  • Jan. 29 to Apr. 16, Wed. from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Apr. 21 to Apr. 30, Mon. and Wed., from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Hours: 45
• Price: $299
• Location: Penn State Scranton campus.
• TEXTBOOK: Purchase the textbook for Real Estate courses online or contact the campus Bookstore at 570-963-2705. (The textbook covers both Fundamentals and Practices.)

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